Comparison

AmneziaWG vs HitProxy

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

Head to head
About

AmneziaWG

This application provides a secure and fast VPN connection, enhanced to resist detection by deep packet inspection systems. It maintains the original's streamlined design and excellent performance.

Highlights
  • WireGuard VPN protocol
  • Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) resistance
  • Simplified architecture
  • High performance
  • Contemporary VPN solution
Features
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AmneziaWG is a contemporary version of the popular VPN protocol, WireGuard. It's a fork of WireGuard and offers protection against detection by Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) systems. At the same time, it retains the simplified architecture and high performance of the original.

About

HitProxy

This app offers a secure and encrypted internet connection using modern VPN protocols. It features a user-friendly interface for easy setup by pasting a tunnel link, ensuring maximum speed and privacy with no logs stored.

Highlights
  • Secure and encrypted connection
  • Supports VLESS and WireGuard protocols
  • Easy setup via tunnel link
  • User-friendly iOS interface
  • No logs stored
  • Maximum speed
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HitProxy is a mobile client that provides a secure and encrypted connection for internet access. The app supports modern protocols: VLESS and WireGuard. To set up the app, simply paste a tunnel link from any provider. FEATURES – User-friendly iOS app – Easy setup via link – Strong encryption – No logs stored – Maximum speed PRIVACY POLICY None of the information you provide to the app is transmitted to us. HitProxy does not collect or store your data. We do not access your device information or share any data with third parties. If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us at: support@hitproxy.net CONTACT If you have any questions about HitProxy, reach out to us: support@hitproxy.net THIRD-PARTY LICENSES This app includes code from WireGuard, developed by Jason A. Donenfeld and licensed under the Apache License v2.0. It also uses code from Xray-core by Project-X, licensed under the Mozilla Public License v2.0.

Screenshots

AmneziaWG4 screens
HitProxy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AmneziaWG at 4.2 against HitProxy's 3.2. HitProxy's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AmneziaWG holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 171 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 44% and 45% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AmneziaWG ships an update every 4 months, HitProxy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AmneziaWG versus HitProxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmneziaWGHitProxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (80 ratings) — better3.2 (171 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews44.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings80171 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB84 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPrivacy TechnologiesAirsharp LTD

Customer experience

AmneziaWG

All ratings80 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative47.8%

HitProxy

All ratings171 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative50.2%

Bugs and requests

AmneziaWG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HitProxy

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on certain devices
  • Unreliable connection on mobile data

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved server selection
  • Automatic reconnect option
  • Traffic usage monitoring

In-app purchases

None

AmneziaWG

No in-app purchases

None

HitProxy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AmneziaWG free?
AmneziaWG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HitProxy free?
HitProxy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AmneziaWG or HitProxy?
AmneziaWG is rated higher. AmneziaWG averages 4.2 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while HitProxy averages 3.2 from 171 ratings.
Do AmneziaWG or HitProxy have ads?
Neither AmneziaWG nor HitProxy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AmneziaWG or HitProxy?
AmneziaWG ships an update every 4 months, and HitProxy every 6 weeks. Most recently, AmneziaWG was updated on September 24, 2026 and HitProxy on September 16, 2026.

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