Comparison

ChocLite vs BG 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://choclite.app/privacy

About

BG Client

Features
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BG Client Tracker - Your Ethereum Node Dashboard Keep your BuidlGuidl Ethereum nodes running smoothly with BG Client Tracker. Built specifically for node operators contributing to the decentralized BuidlGuidl RPC pool, this app puts real-time monitoring at your fingertips. REAL-TIME NODE MONITORING View sync status at a glance, see if your node is synced or still catching up Track current block number with live updates Monitor both execution and consensus client info (Geth, Reth, Lighthouse, Prysm, and more) See execution layer (EL) and consensus layer (CL) peer counts Auto-refreshes every 30 seconds to keep you informed SYSTEM RESOURCE TRACKING CPU usage monitoring Memory consumption tracking Disk storage utilization Visual progress bars for quick resource assessment Identify potential issues before they become problems BGBRD REWARDS Track your BGBRD (BuidlGuidl Bread) token balance See pending bread being "baked" in real-time Watch your rewards grow as your node contributes to the network HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Add beautiful widgets to your home screen Small, medium widget sizes available Monitor your selected node without opening the app Tap to refresh anytime MULTI-NODE SUPPORT Monitor multiple nodes from a single dashboard Adaptive layout for iPhone and iPad Select which node appears in your widget Support for ENS names and Ethereum addresses GETTING STARTED Enter your ENS name (e.g., yourname.eth) or Ethereum address Your nodes are automatically detected Add a widget to your home screen ABOUT BUIDLGUIDL BuidlGuidl is a community of Ethereum builders creating open-source tools and contributing to decentralization. The BuidlGuidl RPC pool allows members to run Ethereum nodes and earn BGBRD rewards for their contribution to the network.

Screenshots

ChocLite4 screens
BG Client3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BG Client at none against ChocLite's 1. ChocLite's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price, 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. ChocLite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. BG Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChocLite ships an update every 3 weeks, BG Client every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ChocLite versus BG Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChocLiteBG Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWATFAQ TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTDPhilip Krause

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChocLite

Subscriptions1
  • Dashboard7 Days trial$0.991 Year
None

BG Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChocLite free?
ChocLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BG Client free?
BG Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChocLite or BG Client have ads?
Neither ChocLite nor BG Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChocLite or BG Client?
ChocLite ships an update every 3 weeks, and BG Client every 9 days. Most recently, ChocLite was updated on November 14, 2026 and BG Client on November 9, 2026.

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