Xlarva vs DappNet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xlarva
This app offers a secure and private VPN solution using WireGuard technology. It provides advanced features like traffic obfuscation, custom DNS, and on-demand connections. Seamlessly sync configurations across Apple devices and automate workflows with Shortcuts integration.
- WireGuard & AmneziaWG 2.0
- Traffic Obfuscation (WebSocket, MASQUE)
- iCloud Synchronization
- Custom DNS (DoH/DoT)
- On-Demand Connection
- Gateway SOCKS5 proxy server
- Shortcuts Integration
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Xlarva - WireGuard VPN Client Experience the next generation of VPN technology with Xlarva, a sophisticated WireGuard-based VPN solution designed for privacy-conscious users across all Apple platforms. CORE FEATURES • WireGuard & AmneziaWG 2.0: Industry-leading performance with state-of-the-art cryptography • Traffic Obfuscation: Advanced WebSocket and MASQUE (HTTP/3) tunneling to bypass restrictions and make network more stable • iCloud Synchronization: Seamlessly sync VPN configurations across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV • Custom DNS: Support for DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT) • Advanced Routing: Fine-grained control over network routes with include/exclude rules • Traffic Splitting: Decide by domain what goes through the tunnel and what connects directly, with the same rules applying to HTTP, TLS and QUIC (iOS 18 / macOS 15 / tvOS 18) • On-Demand Connection: Intelligent auto-connect based on network conditions • Proxy Configuration: Built-in support for HTTP/HTTPS/PAC proxy settings • Dynamic DNS: Automatic endpoint resolution with secure DNS lookup • Shortcuts Integration: Start, stop, switch configurations and read VPN status from Apple Shortcuts for fully automated workflows • Gateway: Built-in SOCKS5 proxy server to share VPN connection with other devices on your local network • Self-Hosted Deployment: Set up a WireGuard server on your own VPS over SSH, then run it from iPhone, iPad or Mac — monitor it live, manage WireGuard peers, run custom scripts, and open a terminal on it without leaving the app WHY CHOOSE Xlarva? Privacy First Your VPN configurations are stored locally and synced via your private iCloud account. We never see or store your data. Cross-Platform One subscription works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Configure once, use everywhere. Advanced Obfuscation WebSocket and MASQUE (HTTP/3 over QUIC, RFC 9298) tunneling disguises VPN traffic as regular HTTPS, helping bypass deep packet inspection and improve stability on restrictive networks. MASQUE preserves UDP semantics for better performance on lossy networks (requires iOS 17 / macOS 14 / tvOS 17 or later). PRO FEATURES • Unlimited VPN configurations • Traffic obfuscation with WebSocket and MASQUE (HTTP/3) tunneling • Advanced routing and split tunneling • Custom DNS with DoH/DoT support • On-demand connection rules • Dynamic DNS resolution • Proxy configuration support • Full Shortcuts integration • Gateway SOCKS5 proxy server • Priority support and continuous updates • Universal purchase - buy once, use on all your Apple devices PERFECT FOR • Privacy-conscious individuals • Remote workers and digital nomads • Developers and IT professionals • Power users leveraging Shortcuts automation • Users who want full control over their network configuration • Anyone seeking true privacy and security SECURITY & PRIVACY • Open-source WireGuard protocol • End-to-end encrypted tunnels • No logging, no tracking • Local-first architecture • iCloud sync (encrypted) NOTICE Xlarva is a VPN client and does not provide VPN servers. You need to set up your own WireGuard server or obtain a configuration from a third-party VPN provider that supports the WireGuard protocol. Start your journey to true online privacy today with Xlarva.
DappNet
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Dapp Net is a private mesh networking app that lets you send encrypted messages and make voice and video calls — with no internet connection, no accounts, and no servers involved. DIRECT. PRIVATE. ENCRYPTED. Every message and call is protected by the Signal Double Ratchet protocol — the same encryption used by Signal messenger. Messages are encrypted on your device before they leave it, and only the recipient can decrypt them. No one else, including us, can read your messages. NO INTERNET REQUIRED Dapp Net connects directly to nearby peers over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. There are no central servers routing your data. Even in areas with no cellular signal or internet access, Dapp Net keeps working. TRULY PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account or phone number required • No contact list uploaded to any server • No analytics, ads, or tracking of any kind • All data is stored locally on your device only FEATURES • Encrypted text messaging between mesh peers • Encrypted voice and video calls • Automatic peer discovery over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi • Network topology view — see your mesh in real time • Wormhole attack detection to protect routing integrity • Relay and bandwidth controls • Works completely offline SECURITY Dapp Net is built on open, auditable security standards: Signal Double Ratchet (AES-256-GCM, P-256 ECDH), SAODV hash-chain routing with Ed25519 signatures, and Wormhole Attack Detection and Prevention (WADP)—no proprietary or closed encryption. PRIVACY Dapp Net collects no personal data. See our full privacy policy at dappnet.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DappNet at none against Xlarva's 4. DappNet also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Xlarva sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DappNet asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Xlarva | DappNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FERN EAST LIMITED | YAW EKOW OWUSU |
In-app purchases
Xlarva
- Monthly Pro Membership$1.991 Month
- Yearly Pro Membership7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro Upgrade$34.99
- Lifetime Pro$49.99
DappNet
No in-app purchases









