Comparison

Nextin vs Flanker Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Nextin

This tool simplifies network connection setup by automatically obtaining configurations from service providers. It supports a wide range of modern protocols and features an intuitive interface for a smooth user experience. Built-in routing rules intelligently manage traffic without manual intervention.

Highlights
  • Automatic configuration import
  • Supports VLESS, Trojan, VMess, Shadowsocks, Hysteria, TUIC
  • Clash Meta core powered
  • Intuitive SwiftUI interface
  • Built-in traffic routing rules
  • In-app support access
Features
Currently charting
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Nextin is a subscription-based configuration and connection tool designed to simplify the setup process and improve everyday usability. Users can quickly obtain a complete configuration by entering a service provider’s site identifier, or by importing a subscription URL directly, eliminating the need for any manual configuration. The app is powered by the Clash Meta core, offering strong compatibility and stable performance. It supports a wide range of modern network protocols, including: • VLESS / VLESS XTLS / Reality • Anytls • Trojan / Trojan XTLS • VMess • Shadowsocks • ShadowsocksR • Hysteria / Hysteria2 • TUIC • Masque With its advanced core and protocol support, Nextin delivers efficient connections and reliable performance across different network environments. Built with native SwiftUI, Nextin features a clean, intuitive interface and smooth interactions, ensuring a seamless user experience. The app includes a comprehensive set of built-in traffic routing rules, which intelligently handle traffic based on network conditions and usage scenarios, without requiring manual intervention. Nextin also integrates in-app support access, allowing users to directly contact their chosen service provider for assistance and inquiries, making the overall experience more convenient and streamlined. Nextin is designed to reduce complexity, enabling users to complete configuration effortlessly and enjoy a stable, smooth, and reliable experience.

About

Flanker Buddy

Features
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The app for the Flanker Task Flanker Buddy by Research Buddies This application is based on the 'Eriksen flanker task' which measures selective attention and cognitive control by recording how quickly and accurately users respond to a central arrow surrounded by flanking distractors. Edit the number of trials per test, the maximum response time, the stimulus type (arrows or letters), the use of neutral trials and much more. Collect & Send the results directly to your personal email address. With our focus on usability the application can be used easily by anyone. Because of this it doesn't matter if your subjects are digital natives or people with zero to none tablet experience. Happy researching!

Screenshots

Nextin4 screens
Flanker Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nextin at Free against Flanker Buddy's $1.99. Nextin also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). Flanker Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads 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

Nextin is free to download; Flanker Buddy costs $1.99 up front. Nextin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Flanker Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nextin ships an update fortnightly, Flanker Buddy every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Nextin versus Flanker Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextinFlanker Buddy
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.8 (926 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings926 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEXTIN INCByrt

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nextin

One-time3
  • 1000 积分$1.99
  • 3000 Coins$6.49
  • 10000 积分$20.49
None

Flanker Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nextin free?
Nextin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flanker Buddy free?
Flanker Buddy costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nextin or Flanker Buddy have ads?
Neither Nextin nor Flanker Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nextin or Flanker Buddy?
Nextin ships an update fortnightly, and Flanker Buddy every 4 months. Most recently, Nextin was updated on October 25, 2026 and Flanker Buddy on October 25, 2026.

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