Comparison

MeshRoute vs Arvectum Proxy Launcher

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

Head to head
About

MeshRoute

Features
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MeshRoute turns nearby Apple devices into a private local network — no router, no hotspot, no internet required. Whether you’re gaming with friends, moving files across devices, or networking in a place with no Wi‑Fi, MeshRoute brings every Apple device onto one shared LAN using Apple’s peer-to-peer wireless technology (the same protocol used by AirDrop). WHAT YOU CAN DO • Host or join a nearby MeshRoute network in seconds • Get a real local IP on every device — apps that work on a normal LAN just work • Play local multiplayer games without a shared Wi‑Fi network • Share files with Mesh Drop Box while you’re connected to the same mesh HOW IT FEELS Open MeshRoute, host a network, and let nearby devicces scan and join. Each device gets an address on your private subnet. From there, ping, play, stream locally, or transfer files, all over a direct device-to-device link. BUILT ON APPLE NETWORKING • Peer-to-peer wireless • Standard IPv4 networking for apps you already use • Optional Mesh Drop Box for session-based file sharing between connected peers Privacy-minded by design: traffic stays between your nearby devices. No account required to start a local mesh.* * Purchases and premium features may use App Store billing. Internet is only needed for optional upgrades, not for local mesh networking. Privacy Policy: https://meshroute.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: MeshRoute is a local device-to-device network, not a VPN service. It doesn't route internet traffic, hide your IP, or change your location. There are no servers, relays, or proxies, your data stays directly between your nearby devices. MeshRoute does not collect, store, or transmit any of your data.

About

Arvectum Proxy Launcher

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Arvectum Proxy Launcher is a network utility that routes your iPhone through a proxy you choose and control. Features: • HTTP, HTTPS CONNECT and SOCKS5 proxy support • Multiple profiles and automatic selection of an available proxy • Primary and backup profiles with automatic failover • Automatic return to your preferred proxy • Site exclusions for destinations that should connect directly • Turn APL on or off for selected apps using iOS Shortcuts automations • Local connection status journal • Adaptive interface for different screen sizes • Credentials stay on your device • No account, ads, analytics or cloud backend App automation uses Personal Automations in iOS Shortcuts and the APL actions “Selected app opened/closed.” On a standard iPhone, APL does not read your installed-app list and does not use MDM-only Per-App VPN. APL uses Apple’s Network Extension framework. The app does not provide or sell proxy servers: you enter your own connection settings. LLC ARVECTUM does not collect or transmit your internet traffic or proxy credentials.

Screenshots

MeshRoute4 screens
Arvectum Proxy Launcher2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arvectum Proxy Launcher at none against MeshRoute's 2. Arvectum Proxy Launcher also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. MeshRoute sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Arvectum Proxy Launcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MeshRoute versus Arvectum Proxy Launcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeshRouteArvectum Proxy Launcher
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoutecore LLCARVECTUM

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MeshRoute

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annually$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
None

Arvectum Proxy Launcher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MeshRoute free?
MeshRoute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arvectum Proxy Launcher free?
Arvectum Proxy Launcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MeshRoute or Arvectum Proxy Launcher have ads?
Neither MeshRoute nor Arvectum Proxy Launcher shows ads.

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