Comparison

VanyaVPN vs HitProxy

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

Head to head
About

VanyaVPN

A Shadowsocks VPN client designed to work in Russia. Easily add VPN connection keys using QR codes for secure and private internet access.

Highlights
  • Shadowsocks VPN client
  • Works in Russia
  • QR code key import
  • Secure internet access
  • Private browsing
Features
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VanyaVPN is your personal VPN in 180+ countries. Connect with one tap: the app chooses the route and the protocol for you. • Start right away without registration, or sign in with Apple, email, Telegram or a one-time code. • Modern protocols (VLESS + REALITY, Shadowsocks), chosen automatically. • Several routes per location: the app picks the fastest one and switches by itself if a route stops working. • Change location in one tap: Fastest, Previous or any of 180+ countries. • Find working server: the app re-tests the server, gets new IP addresses and turns on multihop if needed. • Split tunneling: choose the sites and IP addresses that open without the VPN. • No limits on traffic or devices. Share your account with your family: sign in on another device or on Apple TV with a one-time code. • Statistics, a service status card, light and dark themes, 66 interface languages. Locations: 180+ countries, from Germany, the Netherlands and Finland to the US, Japan and Brazil. Servers with 10 Gbit/s ports in 40+ countries. Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, plus apps for Windows, Linux and other devices. One account works on all of them. Support 24/7: chat in the app, Telegram and email support@vanyavpn.app. Subscription terms VanyaVPN offers auto-renewable subscriptions for 1 month, 6 months and 1 year. New subscribers may get a free trial; its length is shown before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your Apple Account settings (Settings > your name > Subscriptions). Deleting the app does not cancel the subscription. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://vanyavpn.com/app-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://vanyavpn.com/app-terms-of-service

About

HitProxy

This app offers a secure and encrypted internet connection using modern VPN protocols. It features a user-friendly interface for easy setup by pasting a tunnel link, ensuring maximum speed and privacy with no logs stored.

Highlights
  • Secure and encrypted connection
  • Supports VLESS and WireGuard protocols
  • Easy setup via tunnel link
  • User-friendly iOS interface
  • No logs stored
  • Maximum speed
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HitProxy is a mobile client that provides a secure and encrypted connection for internet access. The app supports modern protocols: VLESS and WireGuard. To set up the app, simply paste a tunnel link from any provider. FEATURES – User-friendly iOS app – Easy setup via link – Strong encryption – No logs stored – Maximum speed PRIVACY POLICY None of the information you provide to the app is transmitted to us. HitProxy does not collect or store your data. We do not access your device information or share any data with third parties. If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us at: support@hitproxy.net CONTACT If you have any questions about HitProxy, reach out to us: support@hitproxy.net THIRD-PARTY LICENSES This app includes code from WireGuard, developed by Jason A. Donenfeld and licensed under the Apache License v2.0. It also uses code from Xray-core by Project-X, licensed under the Mozilla Public License v2.0.

Screenshots

VanyaVPN4 screens
HitProxy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VanyaVPN at 4.3 against HitProxy's 2.9. VanyaVPN also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 426). HitProxy's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 34%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VanyaVPN holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VanyaVPN has 3.9K ratings behind it against 426, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of VanyaVPN's written reviews are positive against 45% of HitProxy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VanyaVPN ships an update every 2 months, HitProxy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VanyaVPN versus HitProxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVanyaVPNHitProxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.9K ratings) — better2.9 (426 ratings)
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews44.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better426
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKONDAKOV&GORIN LLCAirsharp LTD

Customer experience

VanyaVPN

All ratings3,914 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews545 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative61.7%

HitProxy

All ratings171 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative50.2%

User reviews

VanyaVPN

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
  • 💡 Lots of server locations
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure and private

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 💰 Automatic subscription renewal without notification
  • ⚠️ Poor customer support
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

HitProxy

From 426 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and stable
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Reliable security
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🤝 Helpful support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔄 Frequent reconnections required
  • 🔋 High data consumption
  • ⏱️ Slow speeds at times

Bugs and requests

VanyaVPN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • VPN fails to connect on certain networks
  • Inconsistent performance across different server locations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add a quick toggle for VPN in the notification shade
  • Provide more detailed usage statistics
  • Improve compatibility with older devices

HitProxy

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on certain devices
  • Unreliable connection on mobile data

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved server selection
  • Automatic reconnect option
  • Traffic usage monitoring

In-app purchases

None

VanyaVPN

No in-app purchases

None

HitProxy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VanyaVPN free?
VanyaVPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HitProxy free?
HitProxy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VanyaVPN or HitProxy?
VanyaVPN is rated higher. VanyaVPN averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while HitProxy averages 2.9 from 426 ratings.
Do VanyaVPN or HitProxy have ads?
Neither VanyaVPN nor HitProxy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VanyaVPN or HitProxy?
VanyaVPN ships an update every 2 months, and HitProxy every 6 weeks. Most recently, VanyaVPN was updated on November 5, 2026 and HitProxy on November 4, 2026.

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