Comparison

MonoProxy vs ProxyControl

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

ProxyControl

Features
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Looking for a reliable tool for anonymity and data protection? Our app is a versatile proxy client from PROXYS.IO that lets you set up a secure internet connection with just one click. Use private and public proxy servers for complete online anonymity. Key features: - Quick setup for HTTPS and SOCKS5 proxies - IP address switching - Robust traffic encryption - 24/7 technical support - Fast proxy loading via API or single-field input The proxy manager allows you to save and switch configurations with a single tap—no root access required. Download the app now, set up your first proxy server, and ensure your privacy!

Screenshots

MonoProxy4 screens
ProxyControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ProxyControl at Free against MonoProxy's $5.99. MonoProxy's advantage is chart position (#168 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

ProxyControl is free to download; MonoProxy costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MonoProxy ships an update every 3 weeks, ProxyControl every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MonoProxy versus ProxyControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonoProxyProxyControl
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#168 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB92 MB
Age rating+44+
Developer峻 严ONLINE CONNECT LTD

In-app purchases

None

MonoProxy

No in-app purchases

None

ProxyControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MonoProxy free?
MonoProxy costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProxyControl free?
ProxyControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MonoProxy or ProxyControl have ads?
Neither MonoProxy nor ProxyControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MonoProxy or ProxyControl?
MonoProxy ships an update every 3 weeks, and ProxyControl every 4 weeks. Most recently, MonoProxy was updated on October 30, 2026 and ProxyControl on October 25, 2026.

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