PushDeer自架版 vs Bamboo Dragonfly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PushDeer自架版
This client requires a self-hosted server. After setting up your server, input its URL into the client to begin receiving notifications. It's designed for users who prefer a private, self-managed notification system.
- Self-hosted server integration
- Private notification system
- API endpoint configuration
- Cross-device support
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此客户端为自架版专用，首先你需要自行架设一个服务器端（ https://github.com/easychen/pushdeer ），然后把服务器的 URL（ 也就是 API endpoint ） 记录下来。在此客户端启动界面输入 API endpoint ，即可正常使用。
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 in-app purchases: PushDeer自架版 at none against Bamboo Dragonfly's 2. PushDeer自架版 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Bamboo Dragonfly's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Bamboo Dragonfly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. PushDeer自架版 asks for nothing beyond the download.
PushDeer自架版 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bamboo Dragonfly has 55 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PushDeer自架版's written reviews are positive against 91% of Bamboo Dragonfly's.
PushDeer自架版 ships an update every 3 weeks, Bamboo Dragonfly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PushDeer自架版 | Bamboo Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.8 (55 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 91.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 55 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fangtangjun (Chongqing) Technology Co., Ltd. | Flhcc Tech, LLC |
Customer experience
PushDeer自架版
Bamboo Dragonfly
In-app purchases
PushDeer自架版
No in-app purchases
Bamboo Dragonfly
- 专业版$1.991 Year
- 终生版 2025$2.99
