# Proxy Capture vs XRay Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XRay Connect at none against Proxy Capture's 3. XRay Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown). Proxy Capture's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proxy Capture sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. XRay Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Proxy Capture against 5.0 for XRay Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Proxy Capture ships an update every 2 weeks, XRay Connect every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proxy Capture | XRay Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxy-capture/id6745961669/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xray-connect/id6746749546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | #189 |
| Size | 26 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [维 房](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811048633) | [DV Lottery Photo Tool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777028474) |

## What reviewers say

### Proxy Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxy-capture/id6745961669)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Simplify network debugging with one-tap proxy setup and switching. Features include live activities, widget control for efficiency, and automatic LAN proxy detection. Effortlessly manage network rules for simulation.

**Highlights:** One-tap proxy connection, Live Activities for connection status, Widget control for quick switching, Automatic LAN proxy detection, Granular rule control, Network simulation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Premium Membership | $3.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Membership | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | one-time |


### XRay Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xray-connect/id6746749546)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This free VPN client offers secure and fast browsing with support for multiple protocols like v2ray, vmess, and shadowsocks. It allows users to manage configurations, customize DNS, and optimize connection routing. Enjoy an ad-free experience with features for logging activities and testing VPN latency.

**Highlights:** Supports v2ray, vmess, vless, xtls, trojan, shadowsocks, Ad-free experience, Manage VPN configurations, Customize DNS settings, Optimize connection routing, Test VPN latency

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proxy Capture free?

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

### Is XRay Connect free?

XRay Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Proxy Capture or XRay Connect?

Proxy Capture and XRay Connect are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Proxy Capture or XRay Connect have ads?

Proxy Capture shows ads; XRay Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Proxy Capture or XRay Connect?

Proxy Capture ships an update every 2 weeks, and XRay Connect every 10 days. Most recently, Proxy Capture was updated on October 30, 2026 and XRay Connect on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Proxy Capture or XRay Connect?

Proxy Capture currently peaks at #118 in the App Store charts, and XRay Connect at #189. 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.*