Comparison

ProxyControl vs Booster

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

Head to head
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 tapβ€”no root access required. Download the app now, set up your first proxy server, and ensure your privacy!

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 β€” 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

ProxyControl4 screens
Booster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Booster at every 2 days against ProxyControl's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProxyControl ships an update every 6 weeks, Booster every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ProxyControl versus Booster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxyControlBooster
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size92 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONLINE CONNECT LTDLARCO INC.

In-app purchases

None

ProxyControl

No in-app purchases

None

Booster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProxyControl free?
ProxyControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Booster free?
Booster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProxyControl or Booster have ads?
Neither ProxyControl nor Booster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProxyControl or Booster?
ProxyControl ships an update every 6 weeks, and Booster every 2 days. Most recently, ProxyControl was updated on October 12, 2026 and Booster on October 7, 2026.

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