# MintFlow vs OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS

The clearest difference is rating: OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS at 5.0 against MintFlow's 4.3. OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and chart position (#56 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MintFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

MintFlow ships an update monthly, OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MintFlow | OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintflow-vpn-and-https-capture/id6742394218/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obox-mycloud-vpnself-host-vps/id6754077037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#56** |
| Size | 75 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GalaxNet Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691109635) | [Situs Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829434285) |

## What reviewers say

### MintFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintflow-vpn-and-https-capture/id6742394218)

This advanced tool allows users to debug and control network traffic on Apple devices. It functions as a VPN and proxy client, enabling fine-grained routing, DNS customization, and HTTP/HTTPS traffic inspection and rewriting.

**Highlights:** System traffic capture and forwarding, Customizable traffic routing rules, Internal high-performance DNS server, HTTP/HTTPS traffic capture and rewriting, Support for WireGuard, Shadowsocks, VMESS, On-demand VPN activation, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MintFlow NetStack Pro Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Pro Features | $9.99 | one-time |


### OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obox-mycloud-vpnself-host-vps/id6754077037)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Easily set up your own private VPN in minutes without any coding. Choose from hosted nodes, or deploy to your own DigitalOcean or AWS accounts for full control. Supports multiple VPN protocols and clients across all major platforms.

**Highlights:** Self-host private VPN node, Dedicated IP address, VLESS+Reality / Outline support, One-tap deployment options, Cross-platform client support, No traffic logging

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic: "Hosting Basic - 1TB" | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Hosting Standard - 2TB | $19.99 | per month |
| Hosting Premium - 3TB | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MintFlow free?

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

### Is OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS free?

OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MintFlow or OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS?

OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS is rated higher. MintFlow averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MintFlow or OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS have ads?

Neither MintFlow nor OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MintFlow or OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS?

MintFlow ships an update monthly, and OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS every 10 days. Most recently, MintFlow was updated on October 7, 2026 and OBox MyCloud VPN·Self Host VPS on October 10, 2026.

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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.*