Comparison

ChocLite vs VX Proxy Client

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

Head to head
About

ChocLite

This app provides rule-based proxy routing for your iOS device, allowing you to manage network traffic through custom configurations. It supports various proxy protocols and offers live monitoring of your network activity. An optional in-app purchase unlocks advanced dashboard features for detailed control.

Highlights
  • Rule-based traffic routing
  • Supports multiple proxy protocols
  • Live traffic monitoring
  • Clash-compatible configuration import
  • TUN mode for system-wide routing
  • Open-source core (clash-rs)
Features
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ChocLite is a rule-based proxy client for iPhone and iPad, built on clash-rs — an open-source network core we write and maintain ourselves in Rust. The engine that handles your traffic is public on GitHub, so anyone can read, audit and build it. Load a Clash-compatible configuration or subscription and connect in seconds. ChocLite routes your device traffic through the servers you configure, following the rules you define, and shows you exactly what's happening on the wire. OPEN-SOURCE CORE • clash-rs, written in Rust and developed in the open: https://github.com/ibigbug/clash-rs • The core and the app are developed by the same team • Written in Rust for memory safety and efficiency, and designed to run within iOS network-extension limits CORE FEATURES • One-tap connect and disconnect • Clash-compatible configuration files and subscriptions, imported with one tap from a link • Rule-based traffic routing — by domain, IP, GeoIP, and more • Shadowsocks, VMess, VLESS (including REALITY), Trojan, Hysteria2, TUIC, WireGuard, AnyTLS, ShadowQUIC and SOCKS5 • Live traffic monitoring with charts • Subscription info and bandwidth tracking DASHBOARD (in-app purchase) • Rules — view and manage all routing rules • Proxy Servers — speedtest and monitor server latency • Connections — real-time active connection monitor with search • Flows — live traffic breakdown by destination, country, and ASN • DNS — query and inspect DNS records on the fly • Logs — detailed logging with export ADVANCED • TUN mode for system-wide routing • Custom DNS configuration • Outbound group management — switch nodes instantly • Tailscale integration • A refined, native UI for iPad and iPhone, in light and dark ChocLite requires you to supply your own Clash-compatible proxy configuration. No servers are included, and the app does not provide any network access on its own. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://watfaq.com/privacy

About

VX Proxy Client

This application connects to proxy servers to enhance network speed, safeguard user privacy, and manage network traffic. It offers advanced features like customizable routing rules, DNS settings, and real-time logging for a secure and efficient online experience.

Highlights
  • Network acceleration
  • Privacy protection
  • Customizable routing rules
  • Real-time logging
  • Node subscriptions
  • Cross-platform sync
Features
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VX can be used to connect to proxy servers to accelerate your network, protect your privacy and so on. Features · Fully Open source, released automatically by Github Actions · Multi-platform support · Support major proxy protocols · Customize routing rules · Customize DNS servers · Realtime logging · Automatically select optimal nodes · No DNS leaking · Support node subscriptions · Cross-platforms sync and backup · Server status monitoring and management · Deploy proxy servres with one click · Customer support

Screenshots

ChocLite4 screens
VX Proxy Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChocLite at 5.0 against VX Proxy Client's 4.5. ChocLite also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). VX Proxy Client's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ChocLite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year and VX Proxy Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChocLite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VX Proxy Client has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ChocLite's written reviews are positive against 86% of VX Proxy Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChocLite ships an update every 3 weeks, VX Proxy Client every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ChocLite versus VX Proxy Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChocLiteVX Proxy Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWATFAQ TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD5V Network

Customer experience

ChocLite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VX Proxy Client

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChocLite

Subscriptions1
  • Dashboard7 Days trial$0.991 Year
1 purchases

VX Proxy Client

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is ChocLite free?
ChocLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VX Proxy Client free?
VX Proxy Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChocLite or VX Proxy Client?
ChocLite is rated higher. ChocLite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VX Proxy Client averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.
Do ChocLite or VX Proxy Client have ads?
Neither ChocLite nor VX Proxy Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChocLite or VX Proxy Client?
ChocLite ships an update every 3 weeks, and VX Proxy Client every 9 days. Most recently, ChocLite was updated on November 7, 2026 and VX Proxy Client on November 8, 2026.

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