# ProxyTap vs Pyroid

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pyroid at daily against ProxyTap's monthly. Pyroid also leads on ratings volume (75 vs 18). ProxyTap's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProxyTap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Pyroid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProxyTap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of ProxyTap's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pyroid's.

ProxyTap ships an update monthly, Pyroid daily. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProxyTap | Pyroid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxytap/id6667120510/reviews)** | [4.5 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyroid/id6758005480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **75** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 76.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #141 | **#67** |
| Size | 25 MB | 414 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUMMER MINT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762839380) | [TERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849572138) |

## What reviewers say

### ProxyTap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxytap/id6667120510)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #145 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Streamline your mobile development workflow with this tool that simplifies LAN proxy management. It offers one-click switching between proxy and direct connections, automatic configuration saving, and real-time status monitoring for efficient debugging.

**Highlights:** One-click proxy switching, Automatic configuration saving, Real-time status monitoring, Widget support for quick access, Bulk configuration management, Automatic proxy detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |


### Pyroid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyroid/id6758005480)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Free · Developer Tools, #195 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A powerful mobile Python code editor for building, editing, and running code on the go. It offers intelligent assistance, real-time syntax checking, and versatile output for learners, developers, and data analysts.

**Highlights:** Multi-tab workflow, Intelligent code assistance, Real-time syntax checking, Quick symbol navigation, Versatile output with libraries, Python code execution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pydroid 3 Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pydroid 3 Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| One Time Payment | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProxyTap free?

ProxyTap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pyroid free?

Pyroid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProxyTap or Pyroid?

ProxyTap is rated higher. ProxyTap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Pyroid averages 4.5 from 75 ratings.

### Do ProxyTap or Pyroid have ads?

Neither ProxyTap nor Pyroid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProxyTap or Pyroid?

ProxyTap ships an update monthly, and Pyroid daily. Most recently, ProxyTap was updated on September 9, 2026 and Pyroid on September 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ProxyTap or Pyroid?

ProxyTap currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and Pyroid at #67. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*