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 iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). Bamboo Dragonfly's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PushDeer自架版 against 4.9 for Bamboo Dragonfly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bamboo Dragonfly has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of PushDeer自架版's written reviews are positive against 95% 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 September 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PushDeer自架版 | Bamboo Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.9 (53 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 95.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 53 — 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
