Comparison

CyclonePro vs NekoLink

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

Head to head
About

CyclonePro

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CyclonePro is a focused iOS client for connecting to an Outline or Shadowsocks server you already have access to. IMPORT YOUR SERVER Paste a standard ss:// access key or scan its QR code. Add more than one server and choose the connection you need. CHECK BEFORE YOU CONNECT See each imported endpoint and encryption method, then run an on-demand local reachability check. CyclonePro reports whether the endpoint accepts a TCP connection and how long the check tookβ€”without sending the access-key password. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Access keys are stored in the iOS Keychain. CyclonePro contains no advertising or tracking SDKs and does not collect browsing history, DNS queries, traffic content, or device identifiers. NATIVE iOS CONNECTION CyclonePro uses Apple's Network Extension framework to create and manage the VPN configuration on your device. PLEASE NOTE CyclonePro is a client application. It does not sell, provide, or discover proxy servers. You must obtain an access key from your own server or its administrator. The operator of the server you choose may process connection metadata and unencrypted traffic under their own terms and privacy policy. Use the app and your server in accordance with applicable laws.

About

NekoLink

Features
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NekoLink is a network connection and diagnostics client. Add a service provider configuration code or an HTTPS subscription link that you are authorized to use. NekoLink imports the related connection configuration, lets you select a server, and helps you manage a user-initiated iOS VPN connection. Features β€’ Add a provider configuration code or HTTPS subscription link β€’ Sign in to an authorized service provider account β€’ Import and refresh server configurations β€’ Select and switch servers β€’ Start or stop a user-initiated VPN connection β€’ Choose Smart or Global routing mode β€’ Check Ping and TCP Ping response times β€’ Look up IP address and DNS information β€’ Submit an account deletion request to your selected service provider Service provider configuration codes and subscription links are supplied by the relevant service provider or by you. Server nodes, subscription content, service availability, and account benefits are provided by the selected service provider. NekoLink does not provide or operate server nodes. VPN permission is requested only after you tap Connect. You can disconnect at any time. The app does not include in-app purchases. Use only configurations and services you are authorized to access.

Screenshots

CyclonePro4 screens
NekoLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CyclonePro at 16.0 against NekoLink's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
CyclonePro versus NekoLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycloneProNekoLink
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINNO GROUPNEKOLINK LTD

In-app purchases

None

CyclonePro

No in-app purchases

None

NekoLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CyclonePro free?
CyclonePro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NekoLink free?
NekoLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CyclonePro or NekoLink have ads?
Neither CyclonePro nor NekoLink shows ads.

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