Comparison

Nubox vs Mesl

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

Head to head
About

Nubox

Features
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[Account centralized management] Save account information for different apps, websites, and services to make it easier to organize login information. [Subscription and buyout management] Centralize the recording of period subscriptions and one-time buyout items to see the month's spending, the number of subscriptions, and changes in spending across periods. [Personal Data Base] Classify and store important information that is often required, and establish a relationship with the account. [Quick Query] Quickly find account numbers, subscriptions, credentials, cards, and contact information through unified queries, reducing repeated searches across multiple pages. [Personalized display] A variety of theme color schemes, support intelligent extraction of icon colors Synchronization and Data Management Support for syncing data between devices through iCloud Support whole library backup export and import recovery The data entered by Nubox is stored locally by default, and Nubox Pro is required for some advanced functions. The specific functions and prices are subject to the display in the app. Terms of Use:https://open-note-367.notion.site/Nubox-3bdc23fea1ef815aaa85ec6b0a599c78 Privacy Policy:https://open-note-367.notion.site/Nubox-3bdc23fea1ef815aaa85ec6b0a599c78 Contact us:https://open-note-367.notion.site/Nubox-3bdc23fea1ef815aaa85ec6b0a599c78

About

Mesl

This app provides a fast and lightweight connection to a VPN service. It offers one-tap connection with real-time stats and multiple routing modes. Users can manage their subscriptions and enjoy a private browsing experience.

Highlights
  • One-tap connect
  • Live speed and traffic stats
  • Rule, Global, or Direct mode
  • Custom routing rules
  • Server list with latency testing
  • No logging of browsing activity
Features
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Mesl is a fast, lightweight client for the Mesl VPN service. Sign in with your Mesl account or with Apple and connect with one tap. • One-tap connect with live speed and traffic stats • Rule, Global or Direct mode, plus your own custom rules • Server list with latency testing • Works on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV We never inspect or store your traffic content. Some of our servers keep user access logs, including the domains or addresses you access, for troubleshooting and handling abuse complaints; details are in our privacy policy. No ads or analytics SDKs. SUBSCRIPTIONS Plans are offered in the app as auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://legal.meslapp.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@meslapp.com

Screenshots

Nubox4 screens
Mesl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mesl at 8 against Nubox's 1. Mesl also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Nubox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Mesl sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Nubox against 5.0 for Mesl. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mesl has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nubox ships an update every 4 days, Mesl every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nubox versus Mesl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNuboxMesl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer万飞 杜ROG CLOUD LLC

Customer experience

Nubox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mesl

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nubox

Subscriptions2
  • Nubox Pro monthly payment$0.991 Month
  • Nubox Pro Annual Payment7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nubox Pro Permanent$9.99
9 purchases

Mesl

Subscriptions9
  • Premium 200G$8.491 Month
  • Premium 300G$11.991 Month
  • Premium 100G$11.993 Months
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  • Premium 500G$18.491 Month
  • Premium 100G$23.996 Months
  • Premium 50G$25.991 Year
  • Premium 1024G$35.491 Month
  • Premium 100G$42.991 Year
  • Premium Team$100.991 Month

Questions

Is Nubox free?
Nubox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mesl free?
Mesl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nubox or Mesl?
Nubox and Mesl are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Nubox or Mesl have ads?
Neither Nubox nor Mesl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nubox or Mesl?
Nubox ships an update every 4 days, and Mesl every 3 days. Most recently, Nubox was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mesl on November 6, 2026.

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