Comparison

RealClient vs SMProxy

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

Head to head
About

RealClient

Features
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RealClient is a proxy client on the xray core. Sign in, pick a server and tap once: the app connects you to the internet through the selected server. Key features: • Modern protocols: VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks • Subscriptions as plain text, base64 or xray JSON • Server list with response times • Your IP address, subscription end date and traffic used • One-tap connection • Light and dark themes

About

SMProxy

This utility connects to your own VPN configurations using modern protocols. It offers smart routing, DNS protection, and automatic server list refreshing across Apple devices. Your privacy is maintained as the app keeps no logs and shares no data.

Highlights
  • Import configurations via link, QR code, or manual entry
  • Smart routing with domain, IP, and subnet exclusions
  • DNS protection and DNS-over-HTTPS
  • Automatic server list refresh
  • Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV)
  • TLS fragmentation for difficult networks
Features
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SMProxy is a client for connecting with your own configuration. One app across all your Apple devices: iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. Your settings and server lists carry over, and the interface is the same everywhere. The app provides no VPN servers, contains no built-in connection and sells nothing. To get started, add a configuration you already have: paste a link, scan a QR code or enter the details by hand. Modern protocols are supported: VLESS, Reality, WireGuard, AmneziaWG, Hysteria, TUIC v5, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks and Socks. Smart routing Not all traffic needs the tunnel. You can set exclusions by domain, IP and subnet (CIDR) — so your banking app or local network goes direct, for example. Routing rules from your configuration apply automatically, and the bundled geoip and geosite databases let them take effect instantly. DNS protection DNS queries are kept inside the tunnel so they cannot leak around it. You can also enable DNS-over-HTTPS and point it at any resolver you like. Server lists under control Automatic server-list refresh with an interval you choose, refresh on app launch, and a button to refresh everything at once. Server groups can be collapsed when the list gets long. Features • Import a configuration by link, QR code or manually • Pick a server manually or automatically, with latency testing • Exclusions by domain, IP and subnet • DNS leak protection and DNS-over-HTTPS • TLS fragmentation for difficult networks • Local SOCKS and HTTP proxy for other apps • Light and dark themes • Daily traffic statistics • Auto-connect on launch • Runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV Privacy The app keeps no logs of your activity and shares no data with third parties. Your configuration stays on your device only. Website: https://smproxy.io

Screenshots

RealClient4 screens
SMProxy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SMProxy at every 2 days against RealClient's every 5 days. SMProxy also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealClient ships an update every 5 days, SMProxy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RealClient versus SMProxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealClientSMProxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyn3TRB Media fzc llc

In-app purchases

None

RealClient

No in-app purchases

None

SMProxy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealClient free?
RealClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMProxy free?
SMProxy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RealClient or SMProxy have ads?
Neither RealClient nor SMProxy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RealClient or SMProxy?
RealClient ships an update every 5 days, and SMProxy every 2 days. Most recently, RealClient was updated on October 31, 2026 and SMProxy on November 7, 2026.

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