Comparison

MonoProxy vs Network Connect

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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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.

About

Network Connect

This app tests your internet connection by checking access to popular global services. It provides real-time, detailed results including DNS, TLS timing, and certificate analysis for a clear overview of service availability.

Highlights
  • Tests connectivity to 24 popular services
  • Real-time results with detailed timing
  • DNS resolution checks
  • TLS handshake timing
  • Certificate analysis
  • Parallel checks for speed
Features
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Network Connect analyzes your internet connection by testing access to popular services worldwide. Features: - Test connectivity to 24 popular services across messaging, social media, video, and DNS - Real-time results with detailed timing (DNS, TLS, response time) - Certificate analysis for each service - Parallel checks for fast results Each check provides a clear overview of service availability on your network, along with detailed technical information including DNS resolution, TLS handshake timing, and certificate details.

Screenshots

MonoProxy4 screens
Network Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Network Connect at Free against MonoProxy's $4.99. MonoProxy's advantage is chart position (#94 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Network Connect is free to download; MonoProxy costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
MonoProxy versus Network Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonoProxyNetwork Connect
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#94 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer峻 严DGTL TECH LLC

Customer experience

MonoProxy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Network Connect

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MonoProxy

No in-app purchases

None

Network Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MonoProxy free?
MonoProxy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Connect free?
Network Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MonoProxy or Network Connect have ads?
Neither MonoProxy nor Network Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MonoProxy or Network Connect?
MonoProxy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Network Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, MonoProxy was updated on October 10, 2026 and Network Connect on September 30, 2026.

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