Comparison

Apps Connect vs ProxyPin

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

Head to head
About

Apps Connect

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
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One Click Connection v2board / SSPANEL / Xboard Support Shadowsocks ShadowsocksR Vmess Vless Trojan Hysteria Socks Hysteria2 AnyTLS Multiple protocols - Lighter to use - Simpler interface - A brand new Glassmorphism / GradientCard style - Custom theme Colors - Faster connection speeds - Better Interaction - A more secure kernel - TUN protocol stack switching - chained proxy - rule/rule set settings - rule resource management - proxy sharing - Based on mihomo

About

ProxyPin

Capture and analyze HTTP(S) traffic on your mobile device. Configure proxies, filter requests, and even rewrite responses using JavaScript. Ideal for developers needing to inspect network activity.

Highlights
  • Mobile scan code connection
  • Proxy domain name filtering
  • JavaScript scripting
  • Request rewriting and mapping
  • Request decryption
  • Request blocking
  • Search and history
Features
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Features Mobile scan code connection: no need to manually configure WiFi proxy, including configuration synchronization. All terminals can scan codes to connect and forward traffic to each other. Proxy Domain name filtering: Only intercept the traffic you need, and do not intercept other traffic to avoid interference with other applications. Script: Support writing JavaScript scripts to process requests or responses. Request rewrite: Support redirection, support replacement of request or response message, and can also modify request or response according to the increase. Request mapping: Do not request remote services, use local configuration or scripts for response Request Decryption: Configure AES decryption key to automatically decrypt HTTP message body Request blocking: Support blocking requests according to URL, and do not send requests to the server. Search: Search requests according to keywords, response types and other conditions Others: Favorites, history, toolbox, etc.

Screenshots

Apps Connect4 screens
ProxyPin4 screens

Verdict

The call

Apps Connect and ProxyPin both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of ProxyPin's written reviews are positive against 56% of Apps Connect's. 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Apps Connect against 4.5 for ProxyPin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 255 and 113 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Apps Connect's written reviews are positive against 82% of ProxyPin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apps Connect ships an update monthly, ProxyPin every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Apps Connect versus ProxyPin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApps ConnectProxyPin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (255 ratings)4.5 (113 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews81.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings255 — better113
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#15 — better#25
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCITY OF THE SKY NETWORKMinimalist Network Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Apps Connect

All ratings255 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral9.3%
Negative34.9%

ProxyPin

All ratings113 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral0.9%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Apps Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ProxyPin

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Certificate installation fails despite enabling proxy
  • HTTPS error -2 persists after certificate reset
  • VPN icon not appearing on iOS 17.3.1+
  • Packet capture stops unexpectedly while VPN still active
  • Script editor auto-complete loses focus after clicking
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  • WeChat data not captured properly
  • Host lookup failures with timed replay
  • iOS 15.0.1 no network access after certificate trust
  • Response rewrite menu missing (only shows request rewrite)
  • Certificate webpage returns 404 or connection errors

Requested features

12 requests
  • Response body rewriting capability
  • Request replay with custom count and delay
  • Keyword highlighting persistence
  • Proxy filter persistence
  • Local file storage support ($file/fs)
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  • iOS app whitelist and blacklist
  • Shortcuts/automation integration
  • Request body preview
  • Response search functionality
  • SSL certificate solution for iOS (like Just Trust Me)
  • Dynamic debugging capability
  • Batch request replay functionality

In-app purchases

None

Apps Connect

No in-app purchases

None

ProxyPin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apps Connect free?
Apps Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProxyPin free?
ProxyPin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Apps Connect or ProxyPin?
ProxyPin is rated higher. Apps Connect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while ProxyPin averages 4.5 from 113 ratings.
Do Apps Connect or ProxyPin have ads?
Neither Apps Connect nor ProxyPin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apps Connect or ProxyPin?
Apps Connect ships an update monthly, and ProxyPin every 5 weeks. Most recently, Apps Connect was updated on November 7, 2026 and ProxyPin on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Apps Connect or ProxyPin?
Apps Connect currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and ProxyPin at #25. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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