Hop VPN vs API DNS Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hop VPN
This app offers a one-click VPN connection for enhanced privacy and security on your network. It features global route selection, real-time traffic monitoring, and smart configuration for optimal performance without requiring registration.
- One-click VPN connection
- Global route selection
- Real-time traffic monitoring
- No registration required
- Smart reconnection
- Multi-language support
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Hop VPN is a simple and easy-to-use iOS VPN app that provides one-click connection protection to keep your network traffic private and secure. No registration required, no browsing logs, ready to use instantly. Key Features One-Click VPN Connection * Simple Operation: Quickly connect/disconnect VPN with a single tap * Visual Status: Dynamic protection orb shows connection status and duration * Smart Reconnection: Automatically reconnects after network interruptions * Disconnect Confirmation: Confirmation prompt prevents accidental disconnection Global Route Selection * Multiple Regions: Proxy servers available in various countries and regions * Real-time Latency Test: Automatically tests node latency and recommends optimal routes * Manual Switching: Freely choose proxy nodes from different regions * Latency Display: Shows latency for each node with color-coded indicators * Auto Test: Automatically tests node latency after connection Traffic Monitoring * Real-time Statistics: Displays upload/download traffic speeds * Latency Display: Shows real-time network latency with color-coded indicators * Connection Duration: Displays VPN connection time Settings * Multi-language Support: Supports multiple languages, adapts to system language * Privacy Policy: Provides privacy policy link * Terms of Service: Provides terms of service link * Version Info: Displays app version and build number Privacy Protection * No Browsing Logs: We do not record your browsing activity * No Registration Required: We don't collect your name, phone number, email, or other personal information * Encrypted Transmission: Configuration data protected with AES-GCM encryption Smart Configuration * Auto Update: Automatically fetches latest proxy configuration from server * Region Detection: Intelligently detects user region for optimal rule adaptation * Rule-based Routing: Built-in routing rules for direct local service traffic (like Apple services) to improve access speed * Mihomo Core: Uses Mihomo proxy engine for stable performance Technical Features * System-level VPN based on Network Extension framework * Mihomo proxy core supporting multiple proxy protocols * Configuration data transmitted with AES-GCM encryption * Built-in rule sets for intelligent traffic routing Use Cases * Protect network security on public WiFi * Access geo-restricted content * Hide real IP address * Improve network access speed
API DNS Manager
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API DNS Manager is a utilities app for operators who manage DNS through their own provider APIs. Sign in with your own API credential and edit zones and records on the go. FEATURES • Connect with your own API credential (stored securely on device) • Browse DNS zones and records • Add, edit, and delete DNS records • Toggle proxied / DNS-only where your provider supports it • Bulk update A/AAAA record IPs across a zone • Email routing helpers where supported by the connected API • Traffic overview (when available from the provider) • Tools for zone setup and cache purge where supported • Global search across zones and records • Favorites and change history • Optional Face ID / Touch ID app lock • Multiple API accounts (switch between saved tokens) HOW IT WORKS The app talks directly to the DNS API you configure. Your token does not pass through FastX servers. You control token permissions in your provider dashboard. APP STORE VERSION • No in-app purchases • No external license or activation required • Updates only through the App Store • Free to use after download REQUIREMENTS • A DNS provider account with API access • An API token with permissions for the zones you manage (zone read + DNS edit recommended) API DNS Manager is an independent utility published by FastX. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any third-party DNS or CDN vendor.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: API DNS Manager at none against Hop VPN's shown. API DNS Manager also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Hop VPN's advantage is chart position (#173 vs unranked). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Hop VPN | API DNS Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (95 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | #173 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DULCE COMPANIA S A S | George Gheorghe Dumitru |
In-app purchases
Hop VPN
No in-app purchases
API DNS Manager
No in-app purchases









