Comparison

LinkItVPN vs RouteBox

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

RouteBox

Features
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1. Compatible with , V2ray/V2fly, Sing-box, Shadowsocks, Sub, Github Subscriptions. 2. A set of routing rules applied to multiple subscription sources automatically selects efficient nodes. 3. Supports custom routing rule groups and node groups. 4. Customizes default routing rule groups for novice users - ready to use right out of the box. 5.Backup and synchronization, synchronizing multiple devices with a single configuration. 6. Supports iCloud/ Local area network/WebDAV synchronization. 7.https://r-box.mmbio.top

Screenshots

LinkItVPN4 screens
RouteBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RouteBox at none against LinkItVPN's 3. LinkItVPN's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RouteBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
LinkItVPN versus RouteBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkItVPNRouteBox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size13 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnitedbiz Software Inc.Huizhou Jizhan Chaos Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LinkItVPN

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

RouteBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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