Comparison

Pharos Pro vs PingU

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pharos Pro

This app acts as a powerful proxy client, capturing and redirecting all device traffic through configurable proxy servers. It supports numerous protocols and offers features like policy mode and node testing for secure and anonymous internet browsing.

Highlights
  • Capture all HTTP/HTTPS/TCP traffic
  • Redirect traffic to proxy servers
  • Support for multiple proxy protocols (Trojan, Vmess, SS, etc.)
  • Policy mode with Clash.Meta config
  • Subscribe to proxy configurations
  • Test node delay
Features
Currently charting
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*THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY SERVER SIDE SERVICE* Pharos Pro is a simple but powerful proxy client. You can configure which traffics route to proxy servers,Its core value is to provide the most secure proxy, The NEVPNManager API gives Pharos Pro the ability to create and manage a Personal proxy configuration on iOS. It can capture all HTTP/HTTPS/TCP traffic from any applications on your device, and redirect to an HTTP/SOCK5 proxy server following highly configurable rules. # Feature: Capture all HTTP/HTTPS/TCP traffic from any applications on your device,and redirect to an HTTP/SOCK5 proxy server following highly configurable rules. - Support protocol : Trojan,Vmess,Https,SS,SS-Simpleobfs,SSR,Trojan-Go,Xray,Hysteria,,Tuic,Anytls,mieru. - Support policy mode with Clash.Meta config. - Support Subscribe. - Support scan QR code. - Support custom node. - Support test delay of node. - Easy to use — just tap the connect button. - Fast, reliable access to the safety internet. # What can you do with a proxy client? - Enhance your online privacy and enable you to safely and anonymously browse the Internet. - Protect you when using a public WIFI hotspot. - Allows you to create a secure connection to another network over the Internet. #Notes: - Pharos Pro does not provide any server side services. Please setup your own servers. - Pharos Pro requires to add proxy Configurations to add your own proxy Configuration. - Pharos Pro is a client side application.No user data will be sent to our severs.More details are listed in https://pharospro.com/privacy-policy. # Privacy Policy: * When the user is in normal use, we will not log any logs related to the user. * Only when the app is crash, we will collect the necessary user connection and crash log. * Details: https://pharospro.com/privacy-policy

About

PingU

A comprehensive network utility suite for IT professionals and enthusiasts. It offers tools for pinging, tracing routes, scanning networks, analyzing SSL/TLS certificates, and checking DNS records. The app features a modern interface with offline history and home screen widgets for convenient monitoring.

Highlights
  • Ping & Traceroute
  • LAN Scanner
  • Port Scanner
  • SSL/TLS Analyzer
  • DNS & Whois Lookup
  • Speed Test
  • Wake-on-LAN
Features
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PingU - a fast, modern network toolkit for IT pros and enthusiasts. FEATURES: • Ping & Traceroute — continuous latency checks and route tracing • LAN Scanner — discover all devices on your Wi-Fi instantly • Subnet Heatmap — real-time /24 grid visualization • SSL/TLS Analyzer — certificates, trust chains, JA3 fingerprints • Port Scanner — fast multi-threaded TCP scanning • DNS & Whois — domain records and ownership lookup • My IP & Wi-Fi Info — internal/external IPv4/IPv6 at a glance • Wake-on-LAN — remotely power on devices • Speed Test — measure download and upload speeds • HTTP Headers — inspect server response headers BUILT DIFFERENT: • Native SwiftUI with smooth animations and dark mode • Full offline history via SwiftData — nothing leaves your device • Home Screen widgets for network monitoring Terms of Use: https://lumpixel.cc/pingu/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://lumpixel.cc/pingu/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pharos Pro4 screens
PingU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PingU at Free against Pharos Pro's $2.99. PingU also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). Pharos Pro's advantage is ratings volume (105 vs 2) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PingU is free to download; Pharos Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PingU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pharos Pro has 105 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, PingU every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pharos Pro versus PingU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharos ProPingU
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (105 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings105 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPharos Limited Co.,LtdLumpixel LLC

Customer experience

Pharos Pro

All ratings105 ratings
Positive55.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative31.3%

PingU

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pharos Pro

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Configuration lost after updates
  • Crashes on import
  • Cannot connect after upgrade
  • VPN disconnects quickly
  • Not working on Mac
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  • Unusable
  • Cannot import addresses
  • Trojan protocol stops working
  • No support for socks5
  • Unstable connection
  • Cannot use at all
  • Configuration issues with Clash
  • Proxy mode not working
  • Cannot connect to VMess
  • Widget bug: cannot toggle on/off
  • App crashes occasionally on iOS 10.3.3
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • VPN connection unstable, switching between 4G and WiFi
  • Clash configuration not working for Netflix split
  • Update required error
  • Cannot connect b/c update is needed despite it being the latest version
  • Auto-update breaks connectivity
  • VPN closes automatically after a few seconds
  • Cannot enter tuic and hy2 protocols

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add select all option for deleting servers
  • Add widget support
  • Add dock function and night mode
  • Add iCloud sync between devices
  • Add websockets on vmess
Show 5 more
  • Add support for certificates on Trojan
  • Add IP address country icon for nodes
  • Add speed test display
  • Support for clash protocol
  • Support for testflight application

PingU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pharos Pro

No in-app purchases

None

PingU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pharos Pro free?
Pharos Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PingU free?
PingU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pharos Pro or PingU?
PingU is rated higher. Pharos Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while PingU averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pharos Pro or PingU have ads?
Neither Pharos Pro nor PingU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pharos Pro or PingU?
Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and PingU every 8 days. Most recently, Pharos Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and PingU on September 17, 2026.

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