Puff Glide vs Bamboo Dragonfly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Puff Glide
This privacy tool offers a seamless proxy experience across all your Apple devices. It allows for easy import of proxy servers and ensures a stable, efficient internet connection with an intuitive interface.
- Multi-Device Synchronization
- Sidecar Proxy Functionality
- One-Click Proxy Import
- Stable and Efficient Connection
- User-Friendly Interface
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Puff Glide is a proxy and network privacy client designed for the Apple ecosystem. It helps you manage your own connection profiles across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV with a clear, consistent experience. Import servers from subscription links, QR codes, or manual configuration. Organize nodes into groups, check latency, switch proxy policies, and reset VPN configuration when needed. Puff Glide also supports iCloud sync and local network device sync, making it easier to keep profiles consistent across your devices. Key Features: Multi-Device Sync: Keep profiles available across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV through iCloud and nearby-device sync. Flexible Import: Add servers by subscription link, QR code, or manual setup. Smart Routing: Manage routing and proxy policies for different connection needs. Latency Checks: Compare server responsiveness before connecting. LAN Sharing: Share proxy access with nearby devices on your local network when enabled. Clean Interface: Manage servers, subscriptions, and connection status with a focused Apple-style experience. Puff Glide does not provide VPN or proxy services. You need to use service configurations that you own or are authorized to use.
Bamboo Dragonfly
A network proxy for global Chinese users, offering privacy protection and easy access to the web. It uses open-source encryption to hide online activity and requires minimal setup.
- Low configuration setup
- Multiple subscription support
- Map integration
- iCloud sync for iOS/tvOS
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Bamboo Dragonfly is a network proxy designed for Chinese users worldwide. It utilizes open-source encryption tunnel technology to hide users' online footprints and protect their privacy Features: 1. Low Configuration: No need to understand complex network terminology; just three steps to surf the global web. 2. Multiple Subscription Support: Integrate and name all subscribed nodes by distance for easy selection by users. 3. Map Integration: Provides an immersive experience. 4. iOS and tvOS Support: Automatically sync subscription information via iCloud. Welcome to try it out! Privacy Policy: https://flhcctech.com/apps/bamboo-dragonfly/privacy Terms of Use: https://flhcctech.com/apps/bamboo-dragonfly/term-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bamboo Dragonfly at Free against Puff Glide's $2.99. Bamboo Dragonfly also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (91% vs 56%). Puff Glide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Bamboo Dragonfly is free to download; Puff Glide costs $2.99 up front. Bamboo Dragonfly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Puff Glide asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bamboo Dragonfly holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bamboo Dragonfly has 53 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Puff Glide's written reviews are positive against 91% of Bamboo Dragonfly's.
Puff Glide ships an update every 6 weeks, Bamboo Dragonfly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Puff Glide | Bamboo Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) | 4.9 (53 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 91.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 53 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Viva Vertex | Flhcc Tech, LLC |
Customer experience
Puff Glide
Bamboo Dragonfly
In-app purchases
Puff Glide
No in-app purchases
Bamboo Dragonfly
- 专业版$1.991 Year
- 终生版 2025$2.99
