Comparison

Puff Glide vs NexiPhone

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Multi-Device Synchronization
  • Sidecar Proxy Functionality
  • One-Click Proxy Import
  • Stable and Efficient Connection
  • User-Friendly Interface
Features
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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.

About

NexiPhone

Features
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NexiPhone: HD Calls, Messaging & Secure VoIP NexiPhone is your all-in-one communication app offering free HD audio/video calls, instant messaging, and group chats. Built on open-source technology, NexiPhone keeps you connected—securely and reliably—whether the app is open or running in the background. Key Features: • High-Definition Audio & Video Experience clear, smooth calls on any network. • Conference Calling Group audio calls with multiple participants made easy. • Media Sharing Send pictures and files instantly to your contacts. • Always Reachable Thanks to built-in push notifications, you stay connected even when the app is closed. • Smart Contact List Know who's online and available to chat or call. • Encrypted & Secure Protect your conversations with optional encryption settings. • SIP Compatible Connect with major VoIP providers and call traditional phone numbers. Group Chat Now Available: • Multi-participant groups • Cross-device support • Message delivery status • Easy participant and admin control Important: • On iOS 10+, only NexiPhone accounts (sip.linphone.org) can receive calls when the app is closed. • Group chat features are exclusive to NexiPhone accounts. Cross-platform. Open-source. Secure. NexiPhone is available across mobile and desktop platforms, offering advanced settings for power users and professionals.

Screenshots

Puff Glide4 screens
NexiPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NexiPhone at Free against Puff Glide's $2.99. NexiPhone also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

NexiPhone is free to download; Puff Glide costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Puff Glide versus NexiPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuff GlideNexiPhone
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB74 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperViva VertexDeluxion Mohan

In-app purchases

None

Puff Glide

No in-app purchases

None

NexiPhone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Puff Glide free?
Puff Glide costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NexiPhone free?
NexiPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Puff Glide or NexiPhone have ads?
Neither Puff Glide nor NexiPhone shows ads.

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