Comparison

OutLink vs dictpaste

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

Head to head
About

OutLink

This network proxy tool offers a secure and powerful way to connect to trusted servers, safeguarding your user data. It provides a simple yet effective solution for enhanced online privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Secure network proxy
  • Protect user data
  • Trusted server connection
  • Fast and reliable
  • Enhanced online privacy
Features
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Outlink is a native cross-platform proxy client for macOS and iOS, featuring 14+ proxy protocols and an exclusive P2P Overlay LAN — connect your devices into an encrypted private network across any network boundary. ■ Full Protocol Support Shadowsocks, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, TUIC, Hysteria, Hysteria 2, WireGuard (with AmneziaWG), SOCKS5, HTTP/HTTPS, plus cutting-edge protocols like AnyTLS, Masque, Mieru, and Sudoku — all in one app. ■ P2P Overlay LAN (Exclusive) An end-to-end encrypted virtual LAN built on WebRTC DataChannel. Your iPhone and Mac can communicate as if on the same local network — remote desktop, file sharing, LAN gaming, all without network boundaries. ■ Hybrid Mode Run proxy and overlay LAN simultaneously — browse freely while maintaining your private device network. ■ Remote Device Control Manage VPN on your other devices right from the app: start proxy, join LAN, activate hybrid mode, or wake sleeping devices. ■ Real-time Traffic Monitor Live upload/download speeds, active connection count, and per-connection details (domain, IP, protocol) at a glance. ■ Advanced Networking · TLS 1.3 / ECH Encrypted Client Hello / Reality concealment · WebSocket / HTTP/2 / gRPC / QUIC transports · SMUX multiplexing with Brutal congestion control · TCP Fast Open / Multipath TCP · IPv4 / IPv6 selection · GeoIP and custom rule-based routing ■ Native Experience macOS menu bar controls, sidebar navigation, launch at login; iOS tab bar with system-level VPN integration. One solution, all Apple platforms. ■ Premium Subscription Monthly, quarterly, and annual plans unlock curated proxy lines and additional device quotas. · Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase · Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period · Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period · Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings Privacy Policy: https://violet.playstone.info/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://violet.playstone.info/termsofuse.html

About

dictpaste

Features
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Record, transcribe, and paste or share. All processing happens on your device - no cloud, no accounts, no data collection. dictpaste uses WhisperKit to run speech recognition directly on device. Choose from multiple model sizes depending on your accuracy needs and available resources. - Tap to record, tap to stop - Transcription copies to clipboard automatically - Share text to any app - Multiple Whisper model sizes (base through large) - Works offline - Background recording support - Siri Shortcuts integration

Screenshots

OutLink4 screens
dictpaste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: dictpaste at every 2 days against OutLink's every 6 weeks. OutLink's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. OutLink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and dictpaste sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OutLink ships an update every 6 weeks, dictpaste every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OutLink versus dictpaste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutLinkdictpaste
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPLAYSTONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDKyle Rober

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OutLink

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Membership Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Membership Quarterly7 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Premium Membership Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
3 purchases

dictpaste

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is OutLink free?
OutLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dictpaste free?
dictpaste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OutLink or dictpaste have ads?
Neither OutLink nor dictpaste shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OutLink or dictpaste?
OutLink ships an update every 6 weeks, and dictpaste every 2 days. Most recently, OutLink was updated on October 24, 2026 and dictpaste on October 24, 2026.

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