Comparison

Byos vs Proxy Guard Pro

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

Head to head
About

Byos

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Byos for iOS lets you manage and control your Byos Secure Edge - connect to a network, get threat protection trends, reboot or reset your Edge, and much more. Key Features: Network Management • Connect/Disconnect to a Wi-Fi network • Lists all networking details for your current connection • Public IP, Local IP, Router IP, MAC Addresses • Byos Secure Lobby connection status and Byos IP in the Byos Overlay • Gives a history of all previously connected networks Computers • List of all previously connected computers that the Byos Secure Edge has been plugged into for a quick usage history Blocked Traffic Reports • Get live updates about blocked threats • See trends in previously blocked threats • Keep track of your organization's network policies Manage Your Edge • Reboot your Byos Secure Edge with the click of a button  • Clear settings or reset your Secure Edge back to factory settings • Get support by collecting logs and diagnostics from your Secure Edge Note: Byos for iOS requires the presence of a Byos Secure Edge device. The Byos Endpoint Edge requires a compatible device with a USB-C connector.

About

Proxy Guard Pro

This network utility allows users to understand, shape, and protect their internet traffic with advanced rule-based proxy and DNS tools. It offers insights into traffic usage, supports various proxy setups, and includes privacy features like ad and tracker blocking.

Highlights
  • Rule engine for domain, CIDR, GeoIP matching
  • HTTP/HTTPS/DNS traffic insights
  • Multiple proxy setup options
  • DNS over HTTPS/TLS support
  • Ad and tracker blocking
  • Import/Export rules
  • Clean SwiftUI UI
Features
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Proxy Guard Pro is a rule-based proxy and network utility that helps you understand, shape, and protect your traffic. - Rule engine: domain (match/suffix/keyword), CIDR, GeoIP, URL rewrite - Traffic insights: HTTP/HTTPS/DNS logs, speed graphs, usage by Wi‑Fi/Cellular/Proxy - Proxy setup: HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5, multi-hop ready - DNS tools: local host mapping, DoH/DoT, IPv6 - Privacy: block ads/trackers by domain or user‑agent - Import/Export: load rules from URL or Files; share backups - Clean SwiftUI UI with iPhone and iPad layouts - Optional: advanced inspection via user‑installed certificate on managed devices Notes: Full device routing and packet capture require a VPN configuration (Network Extension). A simulated mode lets you preview rules and dashboards without an active VPN profile.

Screenshots

Byos4 screens
Proxy Guard Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Byos at none against Proxy Guard Pro's shown. Proxy Guard Pro's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Byos ships an update every 2 months, Proxy Guard Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Byos versus Proxy Guard Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterByosProxy Guard Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperByos Inc.Tal Nir

In-app purchases

None

Byos

No in-app purchases

None

Proxy Guard Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Byos free?
Byos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proxy Guard Pro free?
Proxy Guard Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Byos or Proxy Guard Pro have ads?
Proxy Guard Pro shows ads; Byos does not.
Which is updated more often, Byos or Proxy Guard Pro?
Byos ships an update every 2 months, and Proxy Guard Pro monthly. Most recently, Byos was updated on October 11, 2026 and Proxy Guard Pro on September 19, 2026.

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