Comparison

Chute vs OnCrypt Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Chute

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a comprehensive network workstation. It functions as a rule-based proxy, an HTTPS debugging tool, and a full DNS stack, allowing you to inspect, route, rewrite, or block network connections with custom rules.

Highlights
  • System-wide proxy with virtual interface
  • Support for 17 proxy protocols
  • 27 rule types for traffic control
  • Multiple policy group options
  • Modern DNS with various resolvers
  • Traffic inspection and HTTPS decryption
  • JavaScript scripting for custom tasks
Features
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Chute turns your iPhone and iPad into a complete network workstation: a rule-based proxy client, an HTTPS debugging proxy, and a full DNS stack — all running on a network engine written from scratch for Apple platforms. Switch it on and every connection your apps make can be inspected, routed, rewritten, or blocked by your rules. SYSTEM-WIDE PROXY • Chute VIF — a transparent virtual interface on a custom TCP/IP stack, no per-app setup • Local HTTP and SOCKS5 servers for other devices on your network • Proxy chaining — a node through another node, a group through one upstream, or one Front Proxy for every node • Hot reload — edit rules, DNS, and scripts without dropping a connection; on-demand start that survives reboots 17 PROXY PROTOCOLS HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, SOCKS5 over TLS, Shadowsocks (AEAD, AEGIS, and 2022), ShadowsocksR, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, TUIC v5, Hysteria2, WireGuard, AmneziaWG, AnyTLS, ShadowTLS, MASQUE, and SSH tunneling — plus a built-in Tailscale client. Transport and TLS: XTLS Vision, REALITY, XHTTP, uTLS fingerprints, ECH, X25519MLKEM768 post-quantum exchange, UDP for VMess, VLESS, and Shadowsocks. 27 RULE TYPES • DOMAIN, DOMAIN-SUFFIX, DOMAIN-KEYWORD, DOMAIN-WILDCARD, DOMAIN-REGEX • IP-CIDR / IP-CIDR6, GEOIP, IP-ASN, SUBNET — by Wi-Fi SSID, BSSID, or router • SRC-IP, SRC-PORT, DEST-PORT, IN-PORT, IN-TYPE, IN-USER, IN-NAME, with port ranges • USER-AGENT, URL-REGEX, PROTOCOL, HOSTNAME-TYPE, AND / OR / NOT • RULE-SET, DOMAIN-SET, and inline rule sets, with remote subscriptions • SCRIPT, and FINAL as the catch-all POLICY GROUPS • URL-Test — always ride the lowest-latency node • Fallback — automatic failover when a node degrades • Load Balance — round-robin, consistent hash, or sticky sessions • Relay — chain the members in order, traffic leaving from the last one • Random — a different member per connection • SSID — switch policy automatically per Wi-Fi network • Select — take the wheel whenever you want it MODERN DNS • DoH, DoH3, DoQ, DoT, and plain DNS — a different resolver per domain if you want • Dedicated pools: one for DIRECT traffic, one for your servers' names, one as fallback • Fake IP, EDNS Client Subnet, negative caching, custom hosts, and query logs TRAFFIC INSPECTION • Capture HTTP, HTTPS, and DNS live, headers and bodies included • HTTPS decryption scoped to the hosts and paths you choose, with HTTP/2 and QUIC blocking • URL rewrite, header rewrite, and JSONPath or jq body rewrite • Local mock responses for offline work and edge cases • Real-time throughput charts, per-connection detail, and accounting SCRIPTING • A JavaScript engine for requests, responses, DNS resolution, and scheduled tasks • A persistent store, an HTTP client, and notification APIs; Modules package rules, rewrites, and scripts into one file BRING YOUR EXISTING SETUP • Import Clash and sing-box profiles, share links, and node lists by URL, file, clipboard, or Wi-Fi • mihomo GEOSITE, GEOIP, SUB-RULE, and detour / dialer-proxy import as working rules and chains • Pair with Chute Dashboard, a free Mac app, to inspect iPhone traffic over Wi-Fi or USB BUILT FOR DAILY USE • Adapts to the foldable iPhone, folded or open • Home Screen widget, Control Center control, and a Notification Center toggle • Face ID / Touch ID lock • Picture in Picture traffic monitor FREE AND PAID The proxy engine, the rule engine, the DNS stack, the web console, the HTTP API, and the dashboard are free with one configuration. A one-time purchase — no subscription — adds multiple switchable configurations, iCloud sync, HTTPS decryption, traffic recording for Chute Dashboard, local server control, Picture in Picture, and Always On. One purchase covers up to 3 iPhone or iPad devices and 3 Apple TV devices. Chute does not operate proxy servers and provides no network access on its own — bring your own server or a service you already use. Traffic and logs stay on your device. Chute collects no browsing data and sells nothing to anyone.

About

OnCrypt Authenticator

Features
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OnCrypt Authenticator, the essential companion app designed to fortify your data encryption experience developed by OSSEC Inc. With OnCrypt Authenticator you not only protect your data with confidence but also ensure seamless and secure access to your encrypted world. Key Features: 1. Data Encryption Reinvented: OSSEC Inc.'s groundbreaking data encryption software empowers you to safeguard your sensitive information, shielding your files, documents, and personal data from unauthorized access. 2. Multi-Layered Security: Beyond the ordinary by offering two crucial layers of security. It not only approves all decryption requests but also manages your secure sessions, adding an extra layer of protection. 3. Secure Session Management: Keep your sessions alive without compromising security. OnCrypt Authenticator’s session management feature lets you stay logged in to your system while ensuring that your connection remains private and protected. 4. Mobile Authentication Mastery: Approve decryption requests and log into your system from the convenience of your mobile device. 5. Intuitive User Experience: Our user-friendly interface ensures that you can effortlessly manage decryption requests, session logs, and authentication settings. Take charge of your data security without complexity. 6. Comprehensive Activity Logs: Maintain a detailed record of all authentication and session activities for audit purposes and peace of mind. OnCrypt Authenticator is the cornerstone of OSSEC Inc.'s dedication to data security. By installing this app, you're investing in the safety and privacy of your digital assets, making certain that your data remains impenetrable and your sessions secure. Experience the confidence that comes with OnCrypt Authenticator - your ultimate partner in encrypted data protection and secure sessions. Download now and fortify your data security today! Your data deserves the utmost protection. Place your trust in OSSEC Inc. to preserve its integrity and secure your sessions with uncompromising vigilance.

Screenshots

Chute2 screens
OnCrypt Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OnCrypt Authenticator at none against Chute's 1. OnCrypt Authenticator also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Chute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OnCrypt Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chute ships an update every 2 months, OnCrypt Authenticator every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chute versus OnCrypt Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChuteOnCrypt Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS. Smart Rabbit LLCOssec

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chute

One-time1
  • Chute iOS Full Feature$5.99
None

OnCrypt Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chute free?
Chute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnCrypt Authenticator free?
OnCrypt Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chute or OnCrypt Authenticator have ads?
Neither Chute nor OnCrypt Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chute or OnCrypt Authenticator?
Chute ships an update every 2 months, and OnCrypt Authenticator every 4 weeks. Most recently, Chute was updated on November 7, 2026 and OnCrypt Authenticator on November 4, 2026.

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