# Apps Connect vs LocationLab

The clearest difference is rating: LocationLab at 5.0 against Apps Connect's 4.4. LocationLab also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). Apps Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LocationLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Apps Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

LocationLab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apps Connect has 255 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Apps Connect ships an update monthly, LocationLab daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apps Connect | LocationLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locationlab/id6800266871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **255** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #164 |
| Size | 162 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [CITY OF THE SKY NETWORK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643688880) | [SHU-CHIH LIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809671847) |

## What reviewers say

### Apps Connect

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

**Currently charting:** #19 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LocationLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locationlab/id6800266871)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LocationLab Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| LocationLab Pro Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| LocationLab Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apps Connect free?

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

### Is LocationLab free?

LocationLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

LocationLab is rated higher. Apps Connect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while LocationLab averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Apps Connect or LocationLab have ads?

LocationLab shows ads; Apps Connect does not.

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

Apps Connect ships an update monthly, and LocationLab daily. Most recently, Apps Connect was updated on November 11, 2026 and LocationLab on November 10, 2026.

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

Apps Connect currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and LocationLab at #164. 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.*