Comparison

ChowChow vs Direct Cloud Phone

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

Head to head
About

ChowChow

Features
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ChowChow Proxy is the fastest way to find and connect to MTProxy servers. Browse a live list of servers, tap to connect, and Telegram opens with the proxy configured automatically β€” no manual setup required. HOW IT WORKS ChowChow fetches a curated, up-to-date list of MTProxy servers. Tap any server and the app opens it directly in Telegram via a secure system link β€” the proxy is configured in seconds, with no settings to enter manually. KEY FEATURES β€’ One-tap setup β€” opens the proxy configuration in Telegram automatically β€’ Live server list β€” updated in real time so you always see working servers β€’ Copy link β€” share any proxy with friends instantly β€’ Search by country β€” find a server in your preferred region β€’ Pull to refresh β€” reload the list for the latest servers β€’ No account needed β€” open the app and go β€’ Free β€” no subscriptions, no paywalls WHAT IS MTPROXY? MTProxy is Telegram's official lightweight proxy protocol, designed specifically for Telegram connections. It is faster and more efficient than general-purpose VPN solutions. PRIVACY β€’ No accounts or personal data collected β€’ Your messages remain inside Telegram β€” ChowChow only handles the server address β€’ No ads, no tracking, no analytics Terms of Use: https://snaitix.github.io/chowchow-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://snaitix.github.io/chowchow-legal/privacy.html

About

Direct Cloud Phone

Features
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Direct Cloud Phone β€” Managing a Dedicated Cloud Mobile Environment from iPhone Direct Cloud Phone is a platform for remote access to dedicated cloud-based mobile devices. Your iPhone screen displays the full home screen of a remote smartphone, with support for gestures, settings, and app installation. It's a separate, isolated "second device" for development, app testing, corporate tasks, and profile separation β€” without mixing with your personal phone. PLATFORM PURPOSE A dedicated cloud mobile environment for developing, testing, and debugging apps under controlled conditions. An isolated "second device" alongside your iPhone β€” for separating work and test profiles without needing a second physical device. Corporate remote access to pre-configured mobile infrastructure for employees and contractors. Protects your primary device from the effects of third-party and test app builds. WHAT YOU CAN DO Remotely control a full-featured cloud smartphone from your iPhone screen. Install and test apps, use messengers and browsers in an isolated environment. Restart the device, change configuration, extend your subscription. Manage multiple slots and devices from a single app. PLATFORM CAPABILITIES Choice β€” multiple hosting regions for cloud infrastructure, at the user's discretion. Up-to-date β€” regularly updated catalog of configurations, plans, and reviews. Transparency β€” clear distinction between what Direct Cloud Phone provides and what services third parties provide. HOW IT WORKS Create a cloud device, choose the infrastructure hosting region and configuration. Purchase access via In-App Purchase. Tap "Connect" β€” screen streaming from the cloud device begins with responsive touch input. Work as if on a separate device: shortcuts, app installation, familiar settings. Renew access on time β€” without renewal, the environment and its data are deleted with no way to recover them. MULTIPLE DEVICES Several independent cloud mobile environments under one account: a test build separate from production, a work profile separate from personal, a client environment separate from your own. Terms, slots, and pricing are visible before payment, and switching between devices takes one tap. SECURITY Account login is protected by modern authentication mechanisms; the app includes a PIN code and alerts for suspicious activity. Use unique passwords for third-party services and comply with their terms of use. ABOUT THE SERVICE Direct Cloud Phone is a cloud mobile environment with remote access. Stream quality depends on your internet connection speed; some third-party apps may restrict functionality in cloud environments according to their own rules. The Direct Cloud Phone platform is intended solely for providing a dedicated cloud mobile environment for the purposes of app development, testing, corporate remote access, and work profile separation. The platform is not intended to provide access to information resources and telecommunications networks whose access is restricted within the territory of the Russian Federation. The user agrees to use the platform in accordance with applicable laws of the Russian Federation. TERM AND DATA The paid period is specified at the time of purchase. Without timely renewal, the cloud environment and all data on it are deleted with no possibility of recovery β€” plan your renewal in advance. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do I need a second physical phone? β€” No, an iPhone and a stable internet connection are enough. Is this a VPN app? β€” No. Direct Cloud Phone provides access to a dedicated cloud mobile environment and is not a means of establishing a secure tunnel between devices. Can I install my own apps? β€” Yes, within the account's rules and the terms of use of the relevant services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ChowChow1 screens
Direct Cloud Phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Direct Cloud Phone at 15.0 against ChowChow's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ChowChow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Direct Cloud Phone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChowChow ships an update monthly, Direct Cloud Phone every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ChowChow versus Direct Cloud Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChowChowDirect Cloud Phone
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBohdan BeschetnikovTHETOCHKA DEVELOPMENTS MMC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ChowChow

Subscriptions3
  • Subscription for a week$5.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Annual subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
10 purchases

Direct Cloud Phone

One-time10
  • Device Seat R2$1.99
  • Guest Seat R2$1.99
  • Phone Slot R2$1.99
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  • Wallet 500 RUB R2$5.99
  • Wallet 3000 RUB R2$34.99
  • Cloud Phone Lite 1 mo R2$34.99
  • Cloud Phone Ultra 1 month R2$119.99
  • Cloud Phone Ultra 3 month R2$399.99
  • Cloud Phone Ultra 6 month R2$699.99
  • Cloud Phone Ultra 12 month R2$999.99

Questions

Is ChowChow free?
ChowChow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Direct Cloud Phone free?
Direct Cloud Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChowChow or Direct Cloud Phone have ads?
Neither ChowChow nor Direct Cloud Phone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChowChow or Direct Cloud Phone?
ChowChow ships an update monthly, and Direct Cloud Phone every 5 weeks. Most recently, ChowChow was updated on October 31, 2026 and Direct Cloud Phone on November 6, 2026.

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