Comparison

Yiku vs Nextin

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

Head to head
About

Yiku

This app offers a secure, encrypted private journaling experience with a new anonymous Q&A feature. Transform your voice for anonymous interactions and share notes securely to spark deeper connections and expression.

Highlights
  • Anonymous Q&A with voice modulation
  • End-to-end encrypted private notes
  • Secure sharing of notes and ideas
  • Voice transformation for anonymity
  • Private journaling and inspiration tool
Features
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Yiku持續進化!本次重磅推出全新功能《匿聲問答》,為您安全的私密紀錄體驗注入互動靈感。 全新《匿聲問答》: 在加密守護下,對您的聲音根據您的喜好進行變聲處理,匿名發起/接收趣味問答,激發深度思考,在保護隱私的前提下讓私人筆記迸發新火花。 專注核心記錄:極致優化您最信賴的私密筆記體驗,所有內容端到端加密,您對個人數據的掌控從未如此牢固。 安全連接靈感:在您需要時,可即時將筆記片段或問題啟發,安全分享給小夥伴,擴展你的紀錄場景。 Yiku ----- 不僅僅是您的私密筆記本,更是激發深度連接與表達的靈感工具箱。安全紀錄,智慧分享。

About

Nextin

This tool simplifies network connection setup by automatically obtaining configurations from service providers. It supports a wide range of modern protocols and features an intuitive interface for a smooth user experience. Built-in routing rules intelligently manage traffic without manual intervention.

Highlights
  • Automatic configuration import
  • Supports VLESS, Trojan, VMess, Shadowsocks, Hysteria, TUIC
  • Clash Meta core powered
  • Intuitive SwiftUI interface
  • Built-in traffic routing rules
  • In-app support access
Features
Currently charting
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Nextin is a subscription-based configuration and connection tool designed to simplify the setup process and improve everyday usability. Users can quickly obtain a complete configuration by entering a service provider’s site identifier, or by importing a subscription URL directly, eliminating the need for any manual configuration. The app is powered by the Clash Meta core, offering strong compatibility and stable performance. It supports a wide range of modern network protocols, including: • VLESS / VLESS XTLS / Reality • Anytls • Trojan / Trojan XTLS • VMess • Shadowsocks • ShadowsocksR • Hysteria / Hysteria2 • TUIC • Masque With its advanced core and protocol support, Nextin delivers efficient connections and reliable performance across different network environments. Built with native SwiftUI, Nextin features a clean, intuitive interface and smooth interactions, ensuring a seamless user experience. The app includes a comprehensive set of built-in traffic routing rules, which intelligently handle traffic based on network conditions and usage scenarios, without requiring manual intervention. Nextin also integrates in-app support access, allowing users to directly contact their chosen service provider for assistance and inquiries, making the overall experience more convenient and streamlined. Nextin is designed to reduce complexity, enabling users to complete configuration effortlessly and enjoy a stable, smooth, and reliable experience.

Screenshots

Yiku4 screens
Nextin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Yiku at free with in-app purchases against Nextin's subscription. Yiku also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 33%). Nextin's advantage is chart position (#202 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Yiku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nextin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Yiku versus Nextin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYikuNextin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (907 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews — better32.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—907 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#202 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB137 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer贝 王NEXTIN INC

Customer experience

Yiku

Written reviews27 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative40.7%

Nextin

All ratings625 ratings
Positive58.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative36.2%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative61.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Yiku

One-time1
  • 489 Points$0.99
3 purchases

Nextin

One-time3
  • 1000 积分$1.99
  • 3000 Coins$6.49
  • 10000 积分$20.49

Questions

Is Yiku free?
Yiku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nextin free?
Nextin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Yiku or Nextin have ads?
Neither Yiku nor Nextin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yiku or Nextin?
Yiku ships an update fortnightly, and Nextin fortnightly. Most recently, Yiku was updated on October 20, 2026 and Nextin on October 23, 2026.

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