Comparison

MonoProxy vs Network Servers

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

Head to head
About

MonoProxy

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a local proxy server for various devices on your network. It allows you to easily start, share, and manage HTTP, SOCKS5, and UDP proxies with robust client control and traffic monitoring features. Designed for local networks, it prioritizes privacy with no account or analytics.

Highlights
  • HTTP, SOCKS5, UDP proxy sharing
  • Client authentication and access control
  • Traffic monitoring and session reports
  • PAC URL and QR code configuration
  • IPv4 and IPv6 support
  • Private by design, no analytics
Features
Currently charting
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a local proxy server for Mac, Windows and other devices on the same LAN. One host and port supports HTTP, HTTPS CONNECT and SOCKS. One purchase. No subscription. No account registration. Start and connect Start in one tap. Share the host, port, PAC URL or QR configuration. Follow listening status, client connections and verified traffic. Use saved profiles with Siri and Shortcuts. Protect your proxy Set the username and password for this proxy service in MonoProxy. When authentication is enabled, connecting devices must enter the same credentials. Restrict access by private network, IP address or CIDR rule, limit connections per client and disconnect sessions. Profile passwords are stored in Keychain. See every connection. Stay in control. • Manage devices with filters, details, related sessions and record export. • Analyze sessions by protocol and destination, with clearer failure stages. • Troubleshoot with diagnostic filters, resource status and report previews before sharing. • Find and organize saved profiles, preview imports and choose what to export. Make it yours Choose a theme and optional ambient audio. Use the Mac setup guide to connect Proxy Companion, available separately. MonoProxy on iPhone provides the proxy; Proxy Companion on Mac can discover proxies, check availability and switch according to its settings. Privacy and background use No analytics SDK or cloud traffic relay. HTTPS tunnels are forwarded without installing certificates or decrypting content. Optional history stays on device and can be cleared. MonoProxy is a local proxy server, not a VPN. Background availability depends on iOS, network conditions and app activity; indefinite background operation is not guaranteed.

About

Network Servers

Features
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Turn your device into a lightweight multi-protocol server. Network Servers is an all-in-one toolkit that provides several commonly used network server services in a simple and easy-to-use app. Perfect for developers, IT engineers, network testing, local file sharing, embedded devices, and home lab usage. • Supported Servers HTTP Server FTP Server TFTP Server WebDAV Server HTTP / HTTPS Proxy Server SOCKS5 Proxy Server • Features Easily start and stop services with just one tap; When the app starts, automatically start the specified server; Lightweight and fast; Simple and clean interface; Run multiple servers simultaneously; Local network file sharing; Custom port configuration; Real-time server logs; IPv4 / LAN access support; Suitable for debugging and development environments. • Notes Devices must usually be connected to the same local network. • Trial Version Limitations The trial version includes ads and is intended for evaluation and light usage. Servers automatically stop after 10 minutes. Manual restart required after timeout. Ads are displayed in the app. Please purchase the full version in the app to remove ads and unlock longer uninterrupted usage.

Screenshots

MonoProxy4 screens
Network Servers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Network Servers at Free against MonoProxy's $5.99. MonoProxy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Network Servers is free to download; MonoProxy costs $5.99 up front. Network Servers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MonoProxy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MonoProxy ships an update every 3 weeks, Network Servers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MonoProxy versus Network Servers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonoProxyNetwork Servers
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#101 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB28 MB
Age rating+44+
Developer峻 严启铮 石

In-app purchases

None

MonoProxy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Servers

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99

Questions

Is MonoProxy free?
MonoProxy costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Servers free?
Network Servers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MonoProxy or Network Servers have ads?
Network Servers shows ads; MonoProxy does not.
Which is updated more often, MonoProxy or Network Servers?
MonoProxy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Network Servers every 2 months. Most recently, MonoProxy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Network Servers on October 28, 2026.

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