Comparison

SMProxy vs ProxyControl

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

Head to head
About

SMProxy

This app acts as a client for connecting to your own VPN configurations across Apple devices. It supports various modern protocols and offers smart routing, DNS protection, and automatic server list refreshing. Your configuration data remains solely on your device.

Highlights
  • Import configurations via link, QR code, or manual entry
  • Supports VLESS, Reality, WireGuard, and more protocols
  • 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)
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

About

ProxyControl

Features
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Looking for a reliable tool for anonymity and data protection? Our app is a versatile proxy client from PROXYS.IO that lets you set up a secure internet connection with just one click. Use private and public proxy servers for complete online anonymity. Key features: - Quick setup for HTTPS and SOCKS5 proxies - IP address switching - Robust traffic encryption - 24/7 technical support - Fast proxy loading via API or single-field input The proxy manager allows you to save and switch configurations with a single tap—no root access required. Download the app now, set up your first proxy server, and ensure your privacy!

Screenshots

SMProxy3 screens
ProxyControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SMProxy at every 2 days against ProxyControl's every 4 weeks. 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

SMProxy ships an update every 2 days, ProxyControl every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SMProxy versus ProxyControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMProxyProxyControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRB Media fzc llcONLINE CONNECT LTD

In-app purchases

None

SMProxy

No in-app purchases

None

ProxyControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMProxy free?
SMProxy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProxyControl free?
ProxyControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMProxy or ProxyControl have ads?
Neither SMProxy nor ProxyControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMProxy or ProxyControl?
SMProxy ships an update every 2 days, and ProxyControl every 4 weeks. Most recently, SMProxy was updated on November 1, 2026 and ProxyControl on October 25, 2026.

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