# Apps Connect vs ProxyPin

Apps Connect and ProxyPin both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of ProxyPin's written reviews are positive against 61% of Apps Connect's. ProxyPin also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.4 for Apps Connect against 4.5 for ProxyPin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 102 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Apps Connect's written reviews are positive against 84% of ProxyPin's.

Apps Connect ships an update monthly, ProxyPin every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apps Connect | ProxyPin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878/reviews) | **[4.5 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxypin-open-source-capture/id6450932949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **130** | 102 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **84.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #25 |
| Size | 148 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CITY OF THE SKY NETWORK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643688880) | [Minimalist Network Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695573256) |

## 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


### ProxyPin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxypin-open-source-capture/id6450932949)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Capture and analyze HTTP(S) traffic on your mobile device. Easily connect terminals via QR code, filter traffic, and process requests with custom scripts or rewrites. Decrypt sensitive data and block unwanted requests.

**Highlights:** QR code connection for proxy setup, Domain name filtering, JavaScript scripting for request/response processing, Request and response rewriting, Local request mapping, AES decryption of message bodies, Request blocking by URL

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Free and open-source software
- 🚀 Powerful traffic capturing capabilities
- 🎨 Clean, intuitive interface
- 🔄 Multi-platform consistency
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Certificate installation issues
- 🐛 HTTPS packet capture failures
- 🐛 VPN service not starting properly
- 🐛 App crashes during packet capture
- 🐛 Small window/floating window black screen

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Response body rewriting capability
- Request replay with custom count and delay
- Keyword highlighting persistence
- Proxy filter persistence
- Local file storage support ($file/fs)


## Frequently asked 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 130 ratings, while ProxyPin averages 4.5 from 102 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 September 24, 2026 and ProxyPin on September 25, 2026.

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

Apps Connect currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and ProxyPin at #25. 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.*