MonoProxy vs VidScribe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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Supports iOS 15 and later. MonoProxy turns your iPhone or iPad into a local proxy hub for Macs, PCs, tablets, test devices, and anything else on the same LAN. START, SHARE, VERIFY - Start an HTTP, HTTPS CONNECT and SOCKS proxy in one tap. - Share one host and port across supported protocols. - Use a PAC URL or QR configuration for faster setup. - Distinguish Listening, Client Connected and Traffic Verified. CONTROL EVERY CLIENT - Protect HTTP and SOCKS5 access with optional authentication. - Limit connections per client and restrict access by private network, IP address or CIDR rule. - Generate strong credentials; profile passwords are stored securely in Keychain. - Disconnect active sessions when needed. SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING - Follow runtime, connection count, upload, download and traffic trends. - Review active and recently completed sessions. - Inspect optional site traffic totals stored only on device. - Run actionable diagnostics and export redacted session reports. BUILT FOR LOCAL NETWORKS - HTTP forward proxy and HTTPS CONNECT. - Plain ws:// WebSocket forwarding. - SOCKS4, SOCKS4a and SOCKS5 CONNECT. - IPv4 and IPv6 support with multi-interface selection. - Quick setup for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows and other local devices. - Multiple themes, languages, Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support. PRIVATE BY DESIGN MonoProxy has no account, analytics SDK or remote traffic backend. HTTPS tunnels are relayed without certificate installation or content decryption. Optional history stays on device and can be cleared at any time. MonoProxy is a local proxy server, not a VPN or HTTPS interception tool. One paid app. No subscription and no feature tier.
VidScribe
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Turn videos and audio into editable text—privately on your iPhone. VidScribe helps you transcribe videos you already have—pick a clip from your library, extract the audio on-device, and turn it into a transcript you can read, search, and reuse. It’s built for speed and a simple workflow: choose a language, transcribe, then copy or export. Important: Transcription uses Apple’s on-device speech technology. Quality depends on how clear the audio is, background noise, accent, and language. For anything critical, review and edit the transcript. What you can do with VidScribe • Transcribe videos from your library • Fast local processing with a focused interface • Language selection for supported speech locales • Transcripts saved in History • Copy text and rename transcripts • Live microphone transcription • Speaker labels in transcripts • Export options: TXT on free; VidScribe Pro unlocks unlimited transcriptions plus PDF, SRT, WebVTT, and sharing Great for • Lectures and study recordings • Interviews and voice notes • Creator rough cuts and caption prep • Meetings and podcasts Free vs Pro Free includes a limited number of transcriptions so you can try the full pipeline. Pro removes the transcription limit and unlocks the full export suite. Turn recordings into text you can edit, search, caption, and share—with no cloud upload required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y4Mhhyeza2RJlpv2dAGQ2yM7A4Lisr6Y8B_jnYcvg-c/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VidScribe at Free against MonoProxy's $4.99. MonoProxy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support 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
VidScribe is free to download; MonoProxy costs $4.99 up front. VidScribe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MonoProxy asks for nothing beyond the download.
MonoProxy ships an update every 3 weeks, VidScribe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MonoProxy | VidScribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #162 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 峻 严 | RUEBEN ANSOLIWEN AKANKOBATENG |
In-app purchases
MonoProxy
No in-app purchases
VidScribe
- All access monthly$9.991 Month
- All access yearly$39.991 Year
- All access Lifetime$99.99









