Duck Connect vs Gigoter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Duck Connect
Simplify network connections by automatically handling protocols and routing. Import configurations via link, QR code, or clipboard for seamless access to various providers. Enjoy real-time speed monitoring and one-tap connection management.
- Automatic protocol handling
- Import by link, QR code, or clipboard
- Supports VLESS and REALITY protocols
- Live speed and response time monitoring
- One-tap connection management
- Automatic endpoint refresh
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DuckConnect turns a configuration you already have into a working connection. Paste the link, pick an endpoint, tap once — protocol handling and routing are the app's job, not yours. Works with any provider. The app ships no servers and no access of its own: point it at a subscription link or a single configuration and it reads whatever comes back — a server list or one endpoint, plain text or base64 — applying the routing rules exactly as they were written. Key features: • Modern protocols, including VLESS and REALITY • Compatibility with XTLS-based configurations • Import by link, QR code, or clipboard • Built on the v2ray/xray core • Endpoint list with live response times • Live download and upload speed with a session timer • Automatic refresh, so new endpoints appear on their own • One-tap connection management • Light and dark themes The account keeps only what it needs to work: your sign-in email or ID, your subscription status and an install identifier, so the account stays after you reinstall the app.
Gigoter
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Gigoter is a clean, fast client for connecting to Shadowsocks or WireGuard from iPhone, iPad, and Mac. BRING YOUR OWN SERVER Gigoter does not require an account. Add a server you control by entering its details, importing an ss:// link, or pasting a standard wg-quick configuration. This workflow is free. An optional Gigoter Plus auto-renewable subscription provides managed, ready-to-use routes and keeps their credentials current. ROUTING MODES • Global mode sends all supported traffic through one selected route. • Rule Based mode can send selected services through specific proxies while other traffic remains direct. • Direct mode keeps the tunnel available without using a proxy route. • Switch modes while connected without restarting the VPN session. PROTOCOLS • Shadowsocks with aes-128-gcm, aes-256-gcm, and chacha20-ietf-poly1305, including UDP relay. • WireGuard with Noise handshakes, optional preshared keys, automatic rekeying, and keepalives. GIGOTER PLUS • Managed routes appear automatically after subscribing. • Each managed server includes a 50 GB monthly traffic allowance. • View current per-server usage and securely refreshed credentials in the app. • Monthly and yearly plans provide the same features. LOCATION, SERVER MAP, AND DIAGNOSTICS • View an optional one-time physical location, the approximate location of your underlying network, and your proxy route. • Explore proxy routes on an interactive Apple MapKit globe with atlas and satellite views, with adaptive controls and server selection, including a two-pane workspace on iPhone Duo and a sidebar on Mac. • Measure server latency and inspect recent network activity. • Public network, exit, and relay IPs are checked for reviewed Gigoter location corrections, with IP2Location.io as the fallback. Report an incorrect city after reviewing the exact IP and replacement location. Browsing destinations are not sent to the location service. DESIGNED FOR PRIVACY • No developer account, no sign-up, no advertising, and no analytics. • Credentials for servers you add remain on your device. • Gigoter does not retain browsing history, destination domains, destination IP addresses, or traffic contents on developer-operated services. • Optional packet captures you explicitly start are saved on your device and are never uploaded automatically. SIMPLE BY DEFAULT • One tap to connect or disconnect. • Import ss:// and wg-quick configurations. • A built-in explainer shows how packets travel through the tunnel. Use a Shadowsocks or WireGuard server that you operate or have credentials for, or subscribe to Gigoter Plus for optional managed servers. Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/Cydiater/3ad8f458c4b5150d29a9875c8517d9a9 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Duck Connect at none against Gigoter's 2. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Gigoter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Duck Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Duck Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, Gigoter every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Duck Connect | Gigoter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SOUND MASTERS SRL | Caine Technology |
In-app purchases
Duck Connect
No in-app purchases
Gigoter
- Gigoter Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
- Gigoter Plus Yearly$9.991 Year









