Comparison

ChocLite vs PanVell

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

PanVell

Manage proxy configurations and secure your internet connection with this lightweight client. It offers rule-based routing, real-time monitoring, and on-device processing for enhanced privacy. Connect easily using your subscription URL or provider account.

Highlights
  • Connect via subscription URL or provider account
  • Multiple proxy protocols
  • Rule-based routing
  • Real-time traffic monitoring
  • On-device processing
  • Intuitive interface with dark mode
  • Multi-language support
Features
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PanVell is a lightweight, high-performance network proxy client built on the ClashMeta core. It helps you manage proxy configurations and secure your internet connection with ease. FEATURES • Connect using your own subscription URL or provider account • Multiple proxy protocols supported • Rule-based routing for flexible traffic control • Real-time traffic monitoring and connection status • On-device processing — your data stays on your phone • Clean, intuitive interface with dark mode support • Multi-language support (English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian) PRIVACY & SECURITY PanVell does not log, inspect, or sell your browsing history or network traffic. All proxy configuration is processed locally on your device. We believe privacy is a fundamental right. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import your proxy subscription or sign in with your provider 2. Select a node from your configuration 3. Tap connect — that's it IMPORTANT This app is a proxy configuration client. It does not provide proxy servers. Users are responsible for providing their own valid proxy service and for complying with all applicable laws and regulations in their jurisdiction.

Screenshots

ChocLite4 screens
PanVell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChocLite at 100% against PanVell's 50%. ChocLite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). PanVell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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. ChocLite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. PanVell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChocLite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ChocLite's written reviews are positive against 50% of PanVell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChocLite ships an update every 3 weeks, PanVell every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ChocLite versus PanVell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChocLitePanVell
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB129 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWATFAQ TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTDRFHKS

Customer experience

ChocLite

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

PanVell

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChocLite

Subscriptions1
  • Dashboard7 Days trial$0.991 Year
None

PanVell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChocLite free?
ChocLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PanVell free?
PanVell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChocLite or PanVell?
ChocLite is rated higher. ChocLite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PanVell averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do ChocLite or PanVell have ads?
Neither ChocLite nor PanVell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChocLite or PanVell?
ChocLite ships an update every 3 weeks, and PanVell every 4 weeks. Most recently, ChocLite was updated on November 7, 2026 and PanVell on October 31, 2026.

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