Spectre VPN vs RequestKitLite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spectre VPN
This app provides secure internet access using Shadowsocks and Trojan protocols. It offers strong encryption to protect your privacy from third parties and features an intuitive design for ease of use. It is available for free.
- Shadowsocks and Trojan protocol support
- Strong encryption for privacy
- Lightweight and efficient proxy
- Intuitive and simple design
- Free to use
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A multi-protocol VPN and proxy client for your own servers. Import subscriptions, control traffic with routing rules, and connect from your Home Screen. IMPORT ONCE, KEEP SERVERS TOGETHER Add a server by scanning its QR code, pasting a link, or entering the details yourself. Import subscriptions to manage multiple nodes in one place. Check server latency before choosing a connection. CHOOSE WHAT GOES THROUGH YOUR PROXY Use Global mode for proxy routing, or Rule mode to choose which traffic connects directly and which uses your proxy. Edit your own rules or import a rule list from a URL. CONNECT FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN See the active server and connection status in the widget, then use its switch to connect or disconnect. On iOS 18 and later, add Spectre VPN to Control Center for another quick way to control your connection. USE THE PROTOCOL YOUR SERVER NEEDS - Shadowsocks and Trojan - VMess and VLESS - Hysteria2 and TUIC - SOCKS and HTTP For advanced setups, use a complete custom sing-box JSON configuration. The app interface supports 14 languages. BRING YOUR OWN SERVER Spectre does not include VPN servers or sell VPN service subscriptions. A compatible server configuration or subscription link is required.
RequestKitLite
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• 支持所有HTTP方法，完整的请求配置 • 智能项目管理，告别混乱的测试文档 • 多环境快速切换，一键测试不同服务器 • 原生iOS体验，流畅如丝般的操作感受 • 请求历史记录，重要测试永不丢失
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spectre VPN at every 2 weeks against RequestKitLite's every 5 months. Spectre VPN also leads on chart position (#88 vs unranked). RequestKitLite's advantage is iOS requirement (14 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spectre VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, RequestKitLite every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spectre VPN | RequestKitLite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (248 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 248 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #88 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Passion Only | 宇星 王 |
Bugs and requests
Spectre VPN
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes on iOS 12.5.5 and older
- Incompatibility with certain devices and OS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Support for more protocols (e.g., VMess, VLESS, SSTP)
- Server sorting by ping/latency
- Websocket connection support
- Manual server configuration
- Multiple server import from clipboard
RequestKitLite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Spectre VPN
No in-app purchases
RequestKitLite
No in-app purchases
