# ProxyPin vs avoGate VPN

ProxyPin and avoGate VPN both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of ProxyPin's written reviews are positive against 36% of avoGate VPN's. ProxyPin also leads on chart position (#31 vs #196). avoGate VPN's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (381 vs 113). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ProxyPin against 4.4 for avoGate VPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 381 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of ProxyPin's written reviews are positive against 36% of avoGate VPN's.

ProxyPin ships an update every 5 weeks, avoGate VPN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProxyPin | avoGate VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxypin-open-source-capture/id6450932949/reviews)** | [4.4 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avogate-vpn/id6753074404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 113 | **381** |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 35.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | #196 |
| Size | 43 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minimalist Network Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695573256) | [Avocado VPN Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765850032) |

## What reviewers say

### ProxyPin

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

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** 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)


### avoGate VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avogate-vpn/id6753074404)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers a suite of diagnostic and testing tools for analyzing Trojan-based connections. It allows users to import configurations from any Trojan service or their own server for quick connection and includes features like ping checks and traffic path analysis.

**Highlights:** Trojan protocol client, Ping check for latency, Cloudflare traffic trace, Import server configurations, Fast connect/disconnect, Privacy-focused data handling

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProxyPin free?

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

### Is avoGate VPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProxyPin or avoGate VPN?

ProxyPin is rated higher. ProxyPin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while avoGate VPN averages 4.4 from 381 ratings.

### Do ProxyPin or avoGate VPN have ads?

Neither ProxyPin nor avoGate VPN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProxyPin or avoGate VPN?

ProxyPin ships an update every 5 weeks, and avoGate VPN every 2 weeks. Most recently, ProxyPin was updated on November 7, 2026 and avoGate VPN on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ProxyPin or avoGate VPN?

ProxyPin currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and avoGate VPN at #196. 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.*