Comparison

MAX VPN vs XRay Connect

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

Head to head
About

MAX VPN

This app provides a secure and private internet connection with fast speeds. It offers multi-platform support and includes tools for network information and speed testing. Enjoy unrestricted access to the web with a simple one-click connection.

Highlights
  • Secure and private internet connection
  • Fast connection speeds
  • Multi-platform support
  • One-click connection
  • Speed Test tool
  • Wi-Fi Info tool
Features
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Registered in the UK Your data is never monitored or shared with any third party. Ultimate Speed & Full Access Premium IPLC lines + Smart Routing for lightning-fast connections Multi-platform clients with no device limits Simple & Easy to Use One-click connection to access the entire internet No configuration required, seamless experience Safe & Private No logs kept, ensuring total privacy Encrypted traffic for maximum security Multi-Platform Support No device or platform limits Additional Tools Speed Test to check real-time download and upload speeds Wi-Fi Info for essential network details Download now for free and experience the internet at full speed. MAX Accelerator – One-click to unlock the world.

About

XRay Connect

This free VPN client offers secure and fast browsing with support for multiple protocols like v2ray, vmess, and shadowsocks. It allows users to manage configurations, customize DNS, and optimize connection routing. Enjoy an ad-free experience with features for logging activities and testing VPN latency.

Highlights
  • Supports v2ray, vmess, vless, xtls, trojan, shadowsocks
  • Ad-free experience
  • Manage VPN configurations
  • Customize DNS settings
  • Optimize connection routing
  • Test VPN latency
Features
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Xray Connect is a free VPN client that supports a wide range of protocols including v2ray, vmess, vless, xtls, trojan, shadowsocks, providing secure and fast browsing. Key Features: Log: Keep track of your activities. Assets: Manage your VPN configurations and resources. DNS: Easily set and customize DNS settings for privacy. Route: Configure routing for optimized connection speeds. Inbound & Outbound: Manage inbound and outbound traffic for better control and security. No Ads: Enjoy an ad-free experience. Features: Toggle TLS allowInsecure in the VPN settings. Test VPN latency, sort by latency, and delete failed VPN configurations. Receive push notifications for the latest updates.

Screenshots

MAX VPN3 screens
XRay Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XRay Connect at 5.0 against MAX VPN's 3.0. MAX VPN's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

XRay Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MAX VPN ships an update fortnightly, XRay Connect every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
MAX VPN versus XRay Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAX VPNXRay Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#89 — better#149
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBYTEBURNDV Lottery Photo Tool

In-app purchases

None

MAX VPN

No in-app purchases

None

XRay Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MAX VPN free?
MAX VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XRay Connect free?
XRay Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MAX VPN or XRay Connect?
XRay Connect is rated higher. MAX VPN averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while XRay Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MAX VPN or XRay Connect have ads?
Neither MAX VPN nor XRay Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MAX VPN or XRay Connect?
MAX VPN ships an update fortnightly, and XRay Connect every 10 days. Most recently, MAX VPN was updated on November 7, 2026 and XRay Connect on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, MAX VPN or XRay Connect?
MAX VPN currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and XRay Connect at #149. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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