crossgfw vs VX Proxy Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
crossgfw
This utility allows users to access the internet freely and securely. It supports custom proxy nodes, including OverTLS protocol, and prioritizes user privacy by not saving logs. Enjoy enhanced Wi-Fi security on public hotspots and protect your network IP.
- Add custom proxy nodes
- OverTLS protocol support
- Stealth and stable connection
- No login or registration required
- Wi-Fi security on public hotspots
- IP and privacy protection
- High network speed
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crossgfw is a proxy tool for you to access internet freely and it's free! Features: - Support users to add proxy nodes by themselves, including OverTLS protocol. - Stealth and stable, no need to log in and register, easy to use - Does not save any user log information - Wi-Fi Security when using Public Hotspots - Protect your network IP and privacy security - Unmatched network speed and performance Terms of Services: https://fspaceinc.com/?p=263 Privacy Policy: https://fspaceinc.com/?p=282 Connect us: openfreeeyes@icloud.com
VX Proxy Client
Connect to proxy servers to enhance network speed, safeguard your online privacy, and manage your connections. Offers advanced features like custom routing and DNS settings, with real-time logging and automatic node selection.
- Open source
- Multi-platform support
- Supports major proxy protocols
- Customizable routing rules
- Real-time logging
- Automatic optimal node selection
- No DNS leaking
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VX can be used to connect to proxy servers to accelerate your network, protect your privacy and so on. Features · Fully Open source, released automatically by Github Actions · Multi-platform support · Support major proxy protocols · Customize routing rules · Customize DNS servers · Realtime logging · Automatically select optimal nodes · No DNS leaking · Support node subscriptions · Cross-platforms sync and backup · Server status monitoring and management · Deploy proxy servres with one click · Customer support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: crossgfw at none against VX Proxy Client's 1. crossgfw also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. VX Proxy Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. crossgfw asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for crossgfw against 4.4 for VX Proxy Client. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of crossgfw's written reviews are positive against 86% of VX Proxy Client's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | crossgfw | VX Proxy Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | 4.4 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | World Youth Freedom Federation | 5V Network |
Customer experience
crossgfw
VX Proxy Client
In-app purchases
crossgfw
No in-app purchases
VX Proxy Client
- Pro$4.99
