Comparison

V2 Proxy Client vs Neko

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

Head to head
About

V2 Proxy Client

This application allows users to connect to their own proxy servers for secure and private network connections. It offers flexible traffic routing, supports various modern protocols and encryption algorithms, and prioritizes user privacy by not collecting activity logs.

Highlights
  • Traffic proxying with custom routing rules
  • Xray/Reality support
  • Multiple encryption algorithms
  • Convenient configuration import (QR, clipboard, deep links)
  • Custom DNS and traffic splitting
  • Privacy protection, no log collection
Features
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V2 Proxy Client — Lightweight, Secure, and User-Friendly V2ray Client V2 Proxy Client is a client application designed to connect to your own proxy servers. It provides an intuitive interface, easy setup, and support for modern connection protocols, helping users build secure network connections and flexibly manage traffic routing. Key Features • Traffic Proxying: Redirect network traffic on demand, with routing rules based on apps, domains, and custom settings • Xray/Reality Support: Compatible with Reality based on Xray • Multiple Encryption Algorithms: Supports AES-128-GCM, AES-192-GCM, AES-256-GCM, ChaCha20-IETF, and ChaCha20-IETF-Poly1305 • Convenient Configuration Import: Import nodes via QR code, clipboard, deep links, or manual entry • DNS and Routing Configuration: Custom DNS servers, traffic-splitting rules, and flexible bypass options • Privacy Protection: The app does not collect or store user activity logs Supported Protocols • VLESS • VMESS • Trojan How to Use Prepare or purchase your own server from a third-party service provider; Obtain node configuration links such as vless://, vmess://, or trojan://; Import the configurations into V2 Proxy Client and connect with one tap. Privacy & Data • The app does not collect personally identifiable information; • The app does not record browsing history or upload network traffic content; • All configurations and data are stored locally on your device only. Compliance Statement • V2 Proxy Client is a network proxy client application and does not provide its own VPN services, paid lines, or circumvention services; • Users are solely responsible for complying with local laws, regulations, and platform policies when using the app; • The app is provided “as is” and does not guarantee the quality, stability, or availability of third-party network services. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cipherlane.xyz/p.html

About

Neko

This app provides a user-friendly interface for managing proxy connections. It allows users to import their own configurations and offers features like one-tap connection and latency measurement. The app prioritizes privacy with no account or tracking.

Highlights
  • One-tap connect
  • Latency measurement
  • Multiple routing modes
  • Subscription management
  • Sakura and Midnight themes
  • Optional haptics and sounds
Features
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Neko is a cozy proxy client for iPhone and iPad. Point it at the subscription or nodes you already have, and it turns them into a one-tap tunnel — wrapped in an interface you will actually enjoy opening. BRING YOUR OWN CONFIGURATION Neko is a client, not a service. It does not include, sell or provide proxy servers, subscriptions or bandwidth. You supply a subscription URL, or paste node links from a provider you trust — or from a server you run yourself. THE CAT IS THE STATUS No status bars to decipher. Neko's mascot mirrors your tunnel: curled up asleep when you are disconnected, ears perked while connecting, bright-eyed and blushing once you are protected, and zooming when traffic is really flying. FEATURES • One-tap connect — tap the button, or just tap the cat • Sniff — measure real latency for every node before you commit • Auto or manual — let the fastest node be picked for you, or choose it yourself • Feeds — keep several subscriptions and switch between them instantly • Routing modes — Smart Paw (rule-based), Roam Free (global) or Stay Home (direct) • Paw Prints — a live, readable log of what the engine is doing • Sakura light and Midnight dark themes, designed to match • Purr haptics and a little meow when you connect, both optional PROTOCOLS Shadowsocks, VMess, Trojan, VLESS and Hysteria2. IMPORT FORMATS Subscription URLs returning base64-encoded link lists or plain link lists, YAML configuration files in the widely used mihomo format, and individual node links pasted straight from your clipboard. PRIVACY BY DESIGN No account. No sign-up. No analytics, no advertising, no tracking of any kind. Your subscriptions, nodes and settings are stored only on your device, and Neko never sees your traffic — it runs entirely on your iPhone or iPad and connects only to the servers you configure. BUILT ON A FAST, OPEN CORE Neko is powered by meow-rs, an open-source proxy engine written in Rust and distributed under the MIT licence. It is compact and efficient enough to run comfortably inside an iOS network extension. PLEASE NOTE Neko requires your own proxy configuration to be useful — it ships with no servers and no free trial of any network service. You are responsible for using it in line with the laws that apply to you and with the terms of whichever provider you choose. Support and setup guide: https://starhubinfo.github.io/neko/ Privacy Policy: https://starhubinfo.github.io/neko/privacy.html

Screenshots

V2 Proxy Client4 screens
Neko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: V2 Proxy Client at 4.8 against Neko's 4.0. V2 Proxy Client also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). Neko's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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. V2 Proxy Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Neko asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

V2 Proxy Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V2 Proxy Client has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
V2 Proxy Client versus Neko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterV2 Proxy ClientNeko
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSIMPLE INNOV PTE. LTD.StarHub Info

Customer experience

V2 Proxy Client

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Neko

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

V2 Proxy Client

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Annual$49.991 Year
None

Neko

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V2 Proxy Client free?
V2 Proxy Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Neko free?
Neko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, V2 Proxy Client or Neko?
V2 Proxy Client is rated higher. V2 Proxy Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Neko averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do V2 Proxy Client or Neko have ads?
V2 Proxy Client shows ads; Neko does not.

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