# Apps Connect vs Cookie

The clearest difference is rating: Apps Connect at 4.4 against Cookie's 3.4. Apps Connect also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 40%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Apps Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 91 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Apps Connect's written reviews are positive against 40% of Cookie's.

Apps Connect ships an update monthly, Cookie every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apps Connect | Cookie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878/reviews)** | [3.4 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-editor/id6446215341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **130** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #32 |
| Size | 148 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CITY OF THE SKY NETWORK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643688880) | [Christophe Gagnier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676668149) |

## What reviewers say

### Apps Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a one-click connection to various proxy protocols like Shadowsocks, Vmess, and Trojan. It offers a lighter, simpler interface with custom themes and aims for faster, more secure connections.

**Highlights:** One-click connection, Supports multiple proxy protocols, Lighter and simpler interface, Customizable themes, Faster connection speeds, Secure kernel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cookie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-editor/id6446215341)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your web browser cookies with this open-source tool. Easily view, create, edit, and delete cookies, and import/export them in various formats. Ideal for web development, testing, and enhancing online privacy.

**Highlights:** List all cookies, Search cookies, Create, edit, delete cookies, Import/export cookies, Delete all cookies, Customizable interface

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works for some users
- 👍 Free and open source
- 👍 Useful for data migration
- 👍 Good for privacy control
- 👍 Works on macOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work on iOS 18
- 🐛 Does not work on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Does not work on Sequoia update
- 🐛 Does not work on MacOS updates
- 🐛 Extension not loading

**Reported bugs**

- Extension cannot be loaded
- Manifest version error
- No cookies detected
- Not working on iOS 18
- Not working on MacOS updates

**Requested features**

- Update for iOS 18 compatibility
- Update for newer MacOS versions
- Fix extension loading issues
- Remove intrusive advertising
- Improve cookie parsing for import


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apps Connect free?

Apps Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cookie free?

Cookie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Apps Connect or Cookie?

Apps Connect is rated higher. Apps Connect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Cookie averages 3.4 from 91 ratings.

### Do Apps Connect or Cookie have ads?

Neither Apps Connect nor Cookie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Apps Connect or Cookie?

Apps Connect ships an update monthly, and Cookie every 4 months. Most recently, Apps Connect was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cookie on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Apps Connect or Cookie?

Apps Connect currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Cookie at #32. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*