Comparison

TiYi vs Nubox

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

Nubox

Organize all your login credentials, subscriptions, and important personal data in one secure place. Quickly find what you need with unified search and track your spending across various services. Offers personalized themes and iCloud synchronization for seamless device management.

Highlights
  • Centralized account management
  • Subscription and buyout tracking
  • Personal data storage
  • Unified quick search
  • Personalized display themes
  • iCloud data synchronization
  • Data backup and export
Features
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[Account centralized management] Save account information for different apps, websites, and services to make it easier to organize login information. [Subscription and buyout management] Centralize the recording of period subscriptions and one-time buyout items to see the month's spending, the number of subscriptions, and changes in spending across periods. [Personal Data Base] Classify and store important information that is often required, and establish a relationship with the account. [Quick Query] Quickly find account numbers, subscriptions, credentials, cards, and contact information through unified queries, reducing repeated searches across multiple pages. [Personalized display] A variety of theme color schemes, support intelligent extraction of icon colors Synchronization and Data Management Support for syncing data between devices through iCloud Support whole library backup export and import recovery The data entered by Nubox is stored locally by default, and Nubox Pro is required for some advanced functions. The specific functions and prices are subject to the display in the app. Terms of Use:https://open-note-367.notion.site/Nubox-3bdc23fea1ef815aaa85ec6b0a599c78 Privacy Policy:https://open-note-367.notion.site/Nubox-3bdc23fea1ef815aaa85ec6b0a599c78 Contact us:https://open-note-367.notion.site/Nubox-3bdc23fea1ef815aaa85ec6b0a599c78

Screenshots

TiYi4 screens
Nubox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nubox at 5.0 against TiYi's 2.2. Nubox also leads on ads (none vs shown). TiYi's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. TiYi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Nubox 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

Nubox 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, Nubox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TiYi versus Nubox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiYiNubox
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.万飞 杜

Customer experience

TiYi

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

Nubox

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

Nubox

Subscriptions2
  • Nubox Pro monthly payment$0.991 Month
  • Nubox Pro Annual Payment7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nubox Pro Permanent$9.99

Questions

Is TiYi free?
TiYi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nubox free?
Nubox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TiYi or Nubox?
Nubox is rated higher. TiYi averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Nubox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TiYi or Nubox have ads?
TiYi shows ads; Nubox does not.
Which is updated more often, TiYi or Nubox?
TiYi ships an update every 5 days, and Nubox every 9 days. Most recently, TiYi was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nubox on November 10, 2026.

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