Comparison

VPN vs MonkeyCraft

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

Head to head
About

VPN

This app provides intelligent network management for iOS devices. It allows users to easily import server nodes, switch proxy modes, and capture all network traffic. Advanced rule management enables precise control over connections and ad blocking.

Highlights
  • One-click server node import
  • Multiple proxy modes
  • HTTP, HTTPS, and TCP traffic capture
  • Advanced rule configuration
  • Traffic usage monitoring
  • Ad blocking
  • Local DNS mapping
Features
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FlyShadow – Your Smart Rule-Based Proxy Solution FlyShadow is a powerful, rule-based proxy client for iPhone and iPad, designed for seamless and intelligent network management. One-click import of server nodes for instant setup. Switch effortlessly between different proxy modes. Start your proxy connection with a single tap. Simple, intuitive interface – easy for anyone to use. Advanced Traffic Control & Rule Management Capture all HTTP, HTTPS, and TCP traffic from any app on your device, and redirect it to your proxy server. Configure precise rules using domain matches, domain suffixes, keywords, CIDR IP ranges, or GeoIP lookup. Monitor traffic usage and network speed across WiFi, cellular, direct, and proxy connections. Import rule files from URLs or iCloud Drive. Block ads efficiently using domain and user-agent rules. Local DNS mapping for faster and more reliable connections.

About

MonkeyCraft

Control your desktop game remotely from your phone. Stream gameplay and send touch commands to your private server. Features include a dedicated chat screen and data saver mode.

Highlights
  • Live desktop game video streaming
  • Touch controls for in-game actions
  • Dedicated chat screen
  • Server picker support
  • Data Saver mode
  • Timed notifications and countdowns
Features
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MonkeyCraft is a companion remote-control app for a user-owned desktop game client. Install the MonkeyCraft desktop companion mod, start the local private server, then connect from the app by scanning the QR code or entering the connection details manually. The desktop view streams to your phone and the app sends touch controls back to your own client. Features: - Live desktop game video streamed to your phone - Touch controls for movement, looking, jumping, sneaking, clicking, and hotbar selection - Dedicated chat screen with rich chat formatting - Server picker support when your desktop client is at the title screen - Data Saver mode for lower bandwidth sessions - Timed notifications and countdowns for supported in-game events - Optional web audio session routing - Password-protected local/private-network connection MonkeyCraft is designed for users who already run the supported Java desktop game client with the companion mod installed. It does not provide the game, game files, hosted game servers, or a public game service. Network access is user-provided over localhost, local Wi-Fi, or another private network path configured by the user outside MonkeyCraft.

Screenshots

VPN4 screens
MonkeyCraft3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MonkeyCraft at 5.0 against VPN's 3.0. MonkeyCraft also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). VPN's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. VPN sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MonkeyCraft asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MonkeyCraft holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
VPN versus MonkeyCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVPNMonkeyCraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB26 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperOrangePlusZero LLCWeikeng Chen

In-app purchases

10 purchases

VPN

One-time10
  • Monthly Light Plan$2.99
  • Semi-Annual Light Plan$17.99
  • Semi-Annual Standard Plan$23.49
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  • Quarterly Premium Plan$24.99
  • Annual Light Plan$35.49
  • Lifetime Plan V2$42.49
  • Annual Standard Plan$46.49
  • Semi-Annual Premium Plan$48.49
  • Lifetime Plan V3$94.99
  • Annual Premium Plan$96.99
None

MonkeyCraft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VPN free?
VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MonkeyCraft free?
MonkeyCraft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VPN or MonkeyCraft?
MonkeyCraft is rated higher. VPN averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MonkeyCraft averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do VPN or MonkeyCraft have ads?
Neither VPN nor MonkeyCraft shows ads.

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