Comparison

LinkItVPN vs Booster

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

Head to head
About

LinkItVPN

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LinkItVPN is a VPN client designed for simple, reliable network connections. Use Auto mode to select an available LinkItVPN node, or choose Manual mode to browse countries and nodes yourself. LinkItVPN uses Apple's Network Extension framework and a Packet Tunnel Provider to manage the VPN connection requested by the user. Features: - Auto and Manual connection modes - Country and node selection - Clear connection status and disconnect control - Account sign-in, registration, and in-app account deletion - Native iPhone interface An active LinkItVPN account and an internet connection are required. Node availability and connection performance may vary by network and region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Booster

Features
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A rule-based proxy client for iPhone and iPad. It uses the system VPN to capture traffic on the device and send it direct, through a proxy, or to a block rule โ€” depending on your configuration. The app does not sell or host any servers; you bring your own nodes and rules. Capture HTTP, HTTPS, and TCP traffic from apps on the device and send it to the selected proxy. Works on Wi-Fi and cellular. Inspect recent connections, live speed, and traffic usage. Match rules by domain, domain suffix, domain keyword, CIDR, and GeoIP. Test rules before you rely on them. Import rule files from a URL or Files (including iCloud Drive). Add nodes from subscription URLs, share links, or QR codes; refresh subscriptions on launch. Auto-select and fallback groups, plus latency tests. Block ads and trackers by domain. Local DNS / Hosts mapping. DNS over HTTPS. HTTP URL, header, and body rewrite, plus Map Local. Extra routing lines from the Script section of a profile. Optional IPv6; UDP forwarding can be turned on or off. Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and Russian. VPN access is used only to route traffic according to the rules you configure. Please note: Booster is a standalone networking utility and does not include any proxy services or server resources. Users are responsible for providing their own configurations.

Screenshots

LinkItVPN4 screens
Booster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Booster at none against LinkItVPN's 3. Booster also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. LinkItVPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Booster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkItVPN ships an update every 5 days, Booster every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
LinkItVPN versus Booster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkItVPNBooster
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size13 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnitedbiz Software Inc.LARCO INC.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LinkItVPN

Subscriptions3
  • LinkItVPN Monthly$6.991 Month
  • LinkItVPN 6-Month$29.996 Months
  • LinkItVPN Yearly$59.991 Year
None

Booster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinkItVPN free?
LinkItVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Booster free?
Booster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LinkItVPN or Booster have ads?
Neither LinkItVPN nor Booster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkItVPN or Booster?
LinkItVPN ships an update every 5 days, and Booster every 2 days. Most recently, LinkItVPN was updated on October 10, 2026 and Booster on October 7, 2026.

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