# Malus加速器 vs KanCN

The clearest difference is ads: KanCN at none against Malus加速器's shown. KanCN also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Malus加速器's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 304). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Malus加速器 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and KanCN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Malus加速器 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Malus加速器 has 2.2K ratings behind it against 304, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Malus加速器's written reviews are positive against 61% of KanCN's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Malus加速器 ships an update monthly, KanCN every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Malus加速器 | KanCN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malus/id1476233789/reviews)** | [4.6 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kancn/id1669671070/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 304 |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STARBUFFER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530758347) | [VPN China Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636436334) |

## What reviewers say

### Malus加速器

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malus/id1476233789)

This app provides accelerated access to popular Chinese video, music, and gaming platforms for users outside of mainland China. It offers both free and VIP options for smooth streaming and low-latency gaming experiences.

**Highlights:** Video and music acceleration, Stable gaming acceleration, Live streaming acceleration, Support for Taobao, stocks, office apps, Global dedicated lines, 4K HD playback support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP 1 month-subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Game 1 month-subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| VIP 90 days | $18.99 | one-time |
| VIP 180 days | $31.99 | one-time |
| Game VIP 90 days | $31.99 | one-time |
| VIP 360 days | $54.99 | one-time |
| Game VIP 180 days | $59.99 | one-time |
| VIP 720 days | $84.99 | one-time |
| Game VIP 360 days | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Reliable security and privacy
- 💡 Smart mode for selective acceleration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and disconnects
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ⚠️ Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🤔 Limited server locations and coverage

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Incompatibility with certain apps and websites

**Requested features**

- More server locations and coverage
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better customer support and response time
- Ability to bypass restrictions for more websites and apps


### KanCN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kancn/id1669671070)

This VPN service is designed for overseas Chinese users, students, and those in Taiwan to access Chinese content. It provides accelerated access to popular Chinese video, music, sports, and financial applications, ensuring a smooth and fast connection back to China.

**Highlights:** Accelerated access to Chinese video and music apps, High-speed connection for live sports broadcasts, Supports popular platforms like iQiyi, Tencent Video, NetEase Cloud Music, Improves gaming and streaming performance, One-click connection to China, Supports 1080P+4K HD streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP周卡 | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP月卡 | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP季卡 | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP年卡 | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good and useful
- 🚀 Fast and stable
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Good VPN for China
- 👍 Cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Too slow
- 👎 Very bad
- 👎 Garbage VPN
- 👎 Stopped working
- 🐌 Slow after payment

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on connection
- App crashes when connecting
- App doesn't work after payment
- App not recognized by Ximalaya
- App disconnects frequently

**Requested features**

- Make Hong Kong server free


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Malus加速器 free?

Malus加速器 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is KanCN free?

KanCN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Malus加速器 or KanCN?

Malus加速器 is rated higher. Malus加速器 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while KanCN averages 4.6 from 304 ratings.

### Do Malus加速器 or KanCN have ads?

Malus加速器 shows ads; KanCN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Malus加速器 or KanCN?

Malus加速器 ships an update monthly, and KanCN every 5 days. Most recently, Malus加速器 was updated on September 23, 2026 and KanCN on September 20, 2026.

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