Happ vs NOX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Happ
This utility app simplifies the configuration and use of proxy and VPN servers. It supports multiple protocols and ensures your network activity remains private by not collecting any data. Users are responsible for setting up their own servers and complying with local laws.
- Proxy configuration based on rules
- Support for multiple protocol types
- Hidden subscriptions
- Encrypted subscriptions
- VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks, Socks, Hysteria2 support
- Private network activity
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Important Notice Happ does not sell or provide VPN services. Beware of scammers claiming to offer “official Happ VPNs” — they are not affiliated with us. Users must set up their own servers and follow local laws when using the app. Happ is a mobile app that makes using proxy and vpn servers easy, offering a user-friendly interface and useful features. Main functionalities include: Configuration of proxies based on rules. Support for multiple protocol types. Hidden subscriptions. Encrypted subscriptions. Protocols supported are: VLESS(Reality) VMess Trojan Shadowsocks Socks Hysteria2 Happ ensures your network activity remains private by not collecting any data; your information remains solely on your device without being sent to external servers. It's important to highlight that Happ does not provide VPN services for purchase. Users are responsible for acquiring or setting up their own servers. Users should also comply with applicable laws in their jurisdiction when utilizing the app.
NOX
This app offers private wireless connectivity secured by post-quantum encryption and Carrier Hidden SIM technology. It prioritizes user privacy by not requiring personal identification for activation and by not collecting metadata. Enjoy reliable mobile service with self-service account management.
- Post-quantum encryption
- Carrier Hidden SIM technology
- No SSN/EIN required for activation
- No personally identifiable information collected
- Self-service account management
- BIP39-standard seed phrase security
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NOX – Private Wireless, Powered by Mobilen Communications Inc. Your connectivity shouldn’t cost you your privacy. NOX is built around post-quantum encryption and Carrier Hidden SIM™ technology, keeping your activation private and shielding you from the data collection typical of traditional carriers. No SSN. No EIN. No identity required. We don’t collect personally identifiable information and we don’t collect or retain your metadata. Just activate, manage your account, and stay connected without handing over more than you need to. Why Choose NOX? * Post-quantum encryption * No SSN or EIN required to activate * No identity or personally identifiable information required * Fast, simple activation * Self-service control over your numbers and connectivity * Reliable mobile connectivity * Secured by a 12-word BIP39-standard seed phrase only you know Built for individuals and businesses who refuse to trade privacy for connectivity. Download NOX and take back control of your wireless service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NOX at 100% against Happ's 58%. NOX also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Happ's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 15) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NOX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happ has 20K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Happ's written reviews are positive against 100% of NOX's.
Happ ships an update every 9 days, NOX every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Happ | NOX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (20K ratings) | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20K — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #10 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 346 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Flyfrog LLC | Mobilen Communications INC |
Customer experience
Happ
NOX
In-app purchases
Happ
No in-app purchases
NOX
No in-app purchases









