Dark Pass vs Mesq Proxy Utility
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dark Pass
This application offers a swift and secure virtual private network service with a simple registration process. It provides unlimited access to time, data, and bandwidth for enhanced online privacy and protection.
- One-step registration
- Unlimited time
- Unlimited data
- Unlimited bandwidth
- Online protection
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Dark Pass helps you stay connected with a fast and secure VPN experience. Connect in one tap, choose from servers in multiple locations, and enjoy a simple interface designed for everyday use. Features • One-tap VPN connection • Fast global servers • Premium server access • Multiple app themes • Automatic connection • Multi-language support • Manage signed-in devices • Clean and modern interface Whether you're at home, at work, or using public Wi-Fi, Dark Pass makes it easy to protect your connection.
Mesq Proxy Utility
This utility app simplifies the setup and use of proxy and VPN connections. It offers rule-based configuration and supports multiple protocol types for enhanced privacy. All user data remains securely on the device.
- Rule-based proxy configuration
- Support for multiple protocol types
- Encrypted subscription support
- VLESS (Reality) and VMess protocols
- Privacy-focused data handling
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Mesq: Simple and Secure Proxy & VPN Configuration Free to use – no proxy or VPN servers are provided or sold within the app. Mesq is a mobile app designed to simplify the setup and use of proxy and VPN servers. With a user-friendly interface and powerful features, Mesq helps you configure your connections with ease and maintain privacy. Key Features: Rule-based proxy configuration Support for multiple protocol types Encrypted and hidden subscription support Protocols supported: VLESS (Reality) and VMess Privacy First Mesq does not collect or store any user data. All information remains securely on your device and is never transmitted to external servers. Important Note: Mesq does not include or sell any VPN or proxy services. Users are responsible for acquiring or setting up their own servers. Please ensure your use of the app complies with the laws in your jurisdiction.
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Verdict
Dark Pass and Mesq Proxy Utility both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Dark Pass's written reviews are positive against 43% of Mesq Proxy Utility's. Dark Pass also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Mesq Proxy Utility's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dark Pass against 5.0 for Mesq Proxy Utility. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Pass has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Dark Pass's written reviews are positive against 43% of Mesq Proxy Utility's.
Dark Pass ships an update every 2 months, Mesq Proxy Utility fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dark Pass | Mesq Proxy Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sarzhevski Ilya Evgenevich, IP | R-SILS, OOO |
Customer experience
Dark Pass
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In-app purchases
Dark Pass
No in-app purchases
Mesq Proxy Utility
No in-app purchases
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