# Apps Connect vs DevChain

The clearest difference is chart position: Apps Connect at #13 against DevChain's unranked. Apps Connect also leads on device support (4 vs 2). DevChain's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 ships an update monthly, DevChain fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apps Connect | DevChain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **219** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CITY OF THE SKY NETWORK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643688880) | [TwiTech Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778791586) |

## What reviewers say

### Apps Connect

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

**Currently charting:** #13 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


### DevChain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devchain/id6778791584)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apps Connect free?

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

### Is DevChain free?

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

### Do Apps Connect or DevChain have ads?

Neither Apps Connect nor DevChain shows ads.

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

Apps Connect ships an update monthly, and DevChain fortnightly. Most recently, Apps Connect was updated on October 27, 2026 and DevChain on October 24, 2026.

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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.*