Comparison

TiYi vs ScreenSpot(暮色)

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

Head to head
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
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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.

About

ScreenSpot(暮色)

Organize and play all your local files, network storage, and cloud media in one place. Enjoy high-quality playback with HDR and Dolby Vision support, along with smart subtitle management and music streaming.

Highlights
  • High-performance decoding with HDR and Dolby Vision
  • Unified media library for local and cloud files
  • Connects to personal media servers (Emby, Jellyfin)
  • Smart subtitle matching and advanced rendering
  • Music and podcast playback with Apple CarPlay support
  • Cross-device synchronization via Trakt
Features
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ScreenSpot — Your Personal Media, Everywhere Enjoy your movies, TV shows, music, and podcasts on iPhone, iPad, and compatible CarPlay displays. ScreenSpot combines Apple's native playback engine, hardware-accelerated decoding, and a beautifully organized personal media library for high-quality, power-efficient entertainment. 【CarPlay Video & In-Car Entertainment】 • CarPlay Video: Watch your own videos on compatible in-car displays while parked, when video playback is permitted. • Media Sources: Add M3U/M3U8 playlists and Xtream sources you are authorized to access. • CarPlay Music: Play your personal music collection while driving, or download songs for offline listening. CarPlay Video requires compatible vehicle hardware and software; video playback is available only when the vehicle permits it while parked. 【Native Playback · 4K HDR · Dolby Vision】 • Efficient Playback: Prioritizes Apple's native player and hardware decoding for supported formats, helping reduce CPU load, power consumption, and heat during extended viewing. • Native HDR: Supports compatible 4K HDR, HDR10, and Dolby Vision videos, preserving rich colors, highlights, and shadow detail. • Dolby Vision Compatibility: A real-time Remux engine can convert certain Profile 7 streams to Profile 8.1. • Playback Controls: Switch audio tracks and subtitles, change playback speed, and resume where you left off. Image quality, battery use, and compatibility vary by content, device, and playback mode. 【Your Personal Media Library】 • Local & Network Files: Play personal media from device storage, NAS, SMB/CIFS, and WebDAV. • Servers & Cloud Storage: Connect Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, Alibaba Cloud Drive, Google Drive, and iCloud. • Movie Library: Get posters, backdrops, cast, synopses, and ratings from TMDB, with related-title suggestions and manual metadata editing. • Trakt: Sync watch progress, favorites, and ratings. 【Music, Podcasts & Subtitles】 • Music: Connect Navidrome, Jellyfin, and Emby; enjoy album artwork, synchronized lyrics, downloads, and playback while caching. • DLNA: Send music to compatible speakers and devices. • Podcasts: Search, subscribe, and listen through the Podcast Index directory. • Subtitles: Supports SRT, SSA/ASS, PGS, and SUB, automatic language selection, and SubDL/OpenSubtitles account integration. • Mobile Design: Optimized for iPhone and iPad in portrait and landscape. Some advanced features, including 4K playback and CarPlay Video, require ScreenSpot Pro. Eligible trial users can also access them. Your media. Every screen. 【Content & Copyright】 ScreenSpot is a media player and library management tool. It does not include, provide, or sell movies, TV shows, music, or podcasts. Only access media sources you are authorized to use. Website: https://screenspot.tv Privacy Policy: https://screenspot.tv/privacy

Screenshots

TiYi4 screens
ScreenSpot(暮色)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenSpot(暮色) at 5.0 against TiYi's 2.2. ScreenSpot(暮色) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). TiYi's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. TiYi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ScreenSpot(暮色) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScreenSpot(暮色) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TiYi has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TiYi ships an update every 5 days, ScreenSpot(暮色) weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TiYi versus ScreenSpot(暮色): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiYiScreenSpot(暮色)
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB88 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWeigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Guangzhou Fuhai Software Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

TiYi

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

ScreenSpot(暮色)

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

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

ScreenSpot(暮色)

Subscriptions2
  • 月度订阅$0.991 Month
  • ScreenSpot(暮色)7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • ScreenSpot(暮色)$17.99

Questions

Is TiYi free?
TiYi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenSpot(暮色) free?
ScreenSpot(暮色) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TiYi or ScreenSpot(暮色)?
ScreenSpot(暮色) is rated higher. TiYi averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ScreenSpot(暮色) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TiYi or ScreenSpot(暮色) have ads?
TiYi shows ads; ScreenSpot(暮色) does not.
Which is updated more often, TiYi or ScreenSpot(暮色)?
TiYi ships an update every 5 days, and ScreenSpot(暮色) weekly. Most recently, TiYi was updated on October 31, 2026 and ScreenSpot(暮色) on November 13, 2026.

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