Comparison

iButler vs TiYi

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

Head to head
About

iButler

Features
Read full description

Turn reminders into completed tasks. Most reminder apps help you remember. iButler helps you finish. iButler is an AI-powered reminder and task manager designed for people who don’t just want to organize their lives—they want to actually get things done. Simply tell the built-in AI what you need to do, and iButler will create your task automatically. Set reminders, recurring schedules, and optional completion challenges that make it harder to ignore important work. Features • Create tasks with AI using natural language • Create tasks manually in seconds • Smart reminders that keep you accountable • Overdue notifications for important tasks • Repeat tasks daily, weekly, or on custom schedules • Optional completion challenges, including: * Walking a number of steps * Arriving at a location * Speaking a password * Shaking your device • Beautiful and simple interface • Privacy first — your tasks stay on your device Whether you’re trying to remember daily habits, important meetings, workouts, medications, or personal goals, iButler helps you stay on track and follow through. Stop managing tasks. Start completing them. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.xtuphe.com/ibutler/

About

TiYi

This app acts as a VPN client that allows you to import your existing VPN configurations from various sources. Connect to your authorized servers with a single tap, manage nodes, and choose your preferred routing modes. It offers a consistent experience across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Highlights
  • Import subscription URLs
  • Supports various protocols (VMess, VLESS, Trojan, etc.)
  • One-tap connection
  • Node search and sorting
  • Latency testing
  • Multiple routing modes
  • iCloud sync for profiles
Features
Read full description

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ TiYi is a bring-your-own-config VPN client. Import the subscriptions, share links, or files you already have, then connect in one tap. TiYi does not provide servers, plans, or paid nodes—you supply a remote configuration you are authorized to use. IMPORT • Subscription URLs with optional auto-update • Share links such as ss, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, and Hysteria2 • Clash configs, sing-box JSON, and WireGuard • OpenVPN (.ovpn) and IKEv2 • Clipboard and files; scan a QR code on iPhone • Open imports with the tiyi:// URL scheme CONNECT AND NODES • Connect or disconnect in one tap • Search nodes, sort by latency or name, group by region • Run latency tests and switch nodes quickly • Routing modes: Rule, Global, and Direct • Optionally include all networks • System HTTP proxy through the VPN tunnel ACROSS YOUR DEVICES • The same experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Mac menu bar: connect, change routing, and switch profiles • Optional iCloud sync for profiles, with Wi-Fi-only if you prefer PRIVACY Profiles stay on device. If you enable iCloud sync, they sync only to your iCloud. TiYi does not operate nodes and does not sell connection data. Use only servers you own or are authorized to use, and follow the laws where you live.

Screenshots

iButler4 screens
TiYi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iButler at none against TiYi's shown. TiYi's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. iButler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and TiYi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iButler ships an update every 2 months, TiYi every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iButler versus TiYi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriButlerTiYi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer梦婷 张Weigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iButler

Subscriptions2
  • iButler Pro$5.991 Month
  • iButler Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
3 purchases

TiYi

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade to Monthly VIP3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Upgrade to Yearly VIP3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Lifetime VIP$9.99

Questions

Is iButler free?
iButler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TiYi free?
TiYi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iButler or TiYi have ads?
TiYi shows ads; iButler does not.
Which is updated more often, iButler or TiYi?
iButler ships an update every 2 months, and TiYi every 5 days. Most recently, iButler was updated on October 30, 2026 and TiYi on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons