Comparison

XRay Connect vs V2RC

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

Head to head
About

XRay Connect

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
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Xray Connect is a free VPN client that supports a wide range of protocols including v2ray, vmess, vless, xtls, trojan, shadowsocks, providing secure and fast browsing. Key Features: Log: Keep track of your activities. Assets: Manage your VPN configurations and resources. DNS: Easily set and customize DNS settings for privacy. Route: Configure routing for optimized connection speeds. Inbound & Outbound: Manage inbound and outbound traffic for better control and security. No Ads: Enjoy an ad-free experience. Features: Toggle TLS allowInsecure in the VPN settings. Test VPN latency, sort by latency, and delete failed VPN configurations. Receive push notifications for the latest updates.

About

V2RC

This app acts as a client for your existing proxy servers or subscriptions. It allows you to import various proxy link types, connect with a single tap, and intelligently selects the best node for your connection. Features include a kill switch, internet verification, and domain/IP routing rules.

Highlights
  • Import VLESS, VMess, Shadowsocks, Trojan, WireGuard links
  • Smart Connect for optimal node selection
  • Kill Switch for connection stability
  • Internet check after connection
  • Routing rules for domain/IP bypass
  • DNS over HTTPS support
Features
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Already have your own proxy server or subscription? V2RC is the iOS client that puts it to work. Import your links, tap to connect, and let Smart Connect find the best node for you. V2RC does not provide servers. You bring your own configs or a subscription from your provider. IMPORT YOUR WAY • Paste a URL or JSON, import from the clipboard, or add a subscription URL • Supports VLESS, VMess, Shadowsocks, Trojan, Hysteria2, WireGuard/AmneziaWG, MasterDNS, MASQUE CONNECT-IP and NaiveProxy links • Add, update, update all and delete subscriptions and their nodes CONNECT WITH CONFIDENCE • Network Extension tunnel with live status, download and upload • Internet check after connecting: you see "Internet OK" or "Connected — no internet" • Smart Connect pings all nodes, selects the best working one, verifies it and fails over to another if needed • Kill Switch keeps the tunnel reconnecting after drops or network changes • Auto Connect when the app opens TEST AND ORGANIZE • Ping one config or all of them, sort by ping and clear results • Routing rules to bypass or block domains and IPs • DNS choice: system, 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 over DoH, or your own custom server BACKUP AND SUPPORT • Copy your configs and subscriptions as text, then merge or replace them on another device. The backup holds credentials in plain text, and the app warns you. • Engine log, memory and status diagnostics • Built-in FAQ and email support with diagnostics attached MADE FOR EVERYDAY USE • Dark mode • 15 app languages to choose from FREE WITH ADS V2RC is free and supported by ads. Watch a rewarded ad to go ad-free for 2 hours, or make a one-time Remove Ads purchase to turn ads off for good. You can restore it at any time. The home banner only appears while you are disconnected, so ad traffic stays out of your tunnel. Privacy Policy: https://lukayn.com/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://lukayn.com/en/terms

Screenshots

XRay Connect4 screens
V2RC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XRay Connect at none against V2RC's 1. XRay Connect also leads on chart position (#149 vs unranked). V2RC's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. V2RC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XRay Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for XRay Connect against 5.0 for V2RC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XRay Connect ships an update every 10 days, V2RC every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
XRay Connect versus V2RC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXRay ConnectV2RC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#149 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDV Lottery Photo ToolLukayn LTD

In-app purchases

None

XRay Connect

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

V2RC

One-time1
  • V2RC Remove ADS$9.99

Questions

Is XRay Connect free?
XRay Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is V2RC free?
V2RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XRay Connect or V2RC?
XRay Connect and V2RC are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do XRay Connect or V2RC have ads?
Neither XRay Connect nor V2RC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XRay Connect or V2RC?
XRay Connect ships an update every 10 days, and V2RC every 2 weeks. Most recently, XRay Connect was updated on November 8, 2026 and V2RC on November 8, 2026.

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