Elpass vs Bamboo Dragonfly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Elpass
Securely store and manage your passwords and sensitive information with a personal digital vault. Enjoy an intuitive interface with customizable security levels and automatic login filling for web and native apps. Your data is encrypted and stored locally, with optional cloud syncing.
- Password management
- Personal digital vault
- Bank-level encryption
- Customizable security levels
- Automatic login filling
- Cross-device syncing
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Elpass is a password manager and personal digital vault that you can fully control. It has an enjoyable interface and always keeps your safety in mind. Elpass isolates your vault strictly. Your data is stored on your device locally and synced with a third-party cloud service like iCloud and Dropbox. Your data will be encrypted with bank-level algorithms before being sent, making sure that nobody can access it without your master password. Security is critical, but sometimes we don't want so many troubles for insignificant items. You may set a security level for every item. A convenient level item may fill automatically without any interaction. However, a high level item requires biometric verification every time. About convenience, Elpass can auto-fill logins for webpages and native applications on macOS. You never need to open the password manager and copy passwords manually. Elpass works on your Mac, iPhone & iPad. All data is synced smoothly and securely. Terms and Conditions: https://elpass.app/terms Privacy policy: https://elpass.app/privacy-policy
Bamboo Dragonfly
A network proxy for global Chinese users, offering privacy protection and easy access to the web. It uses open-source encryption to hide online activity and requires minimal setup.
- Low configuration setup
- Multiple subscription support
- Map integration
- iCloud sync for iOS/tvOS
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Bamboo Dragonfly is a network proxy designed for Chinese users worldwide. It utilizes open-source encryption tunnel technology to hide users' online footprints and protect their privacy Features: 1. Low Configuration: No need to understand complex network terminology; just three steps to surf the global web. 2. Multiple Subscription Support: Integrate and name all subscribed nodes by distance for easy selection by users. 3. Map Integration: Provides an immersive experience. 4. iOS and tvOS Support: Automatically sync subscription information via iCloud. Welcome to try it out! Privacy Policy: https://flhcctech.com/apps/bamboo-dragonfly/privacy Terms of Use: https://flhcctech.com/apps/bamboo-dragonfly/term-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bamboo Dragonfly at 4.8 against Elpass's 4.3. Bamboo Dragonfly also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Elpass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Bamboo Dragonfly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bamboo Dragonfly holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Elpass's written reviews are positive against 91% of Bamboo Dragonfly's.
Elpass ships an update every 2 months, Bamboo Dragonfly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Elpass | Bamboo Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (40 ratings) | 4.8 (55 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 91.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40 | 55 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Surge Networks Inc. | Flhcc Tech, LLC |
Customer experience
Elpass
Bamboo Dragonfly
In-app purchases
Elpass
- Elpass Subscription (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Elpass Subscription (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Bamboo Dragonfly
- 专业版$1.991 Year
- 终生版 2025$2.99
