Comparison

Booster vs WireRoute

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

Head to head
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.

About

WireRoute

Features
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WireRoute is a focused WireGuard client for iPhone that makes everyday routing choices clear. Use your existing WireGuard configuration, import a profile from a file or QR code, or create one from scratch. Each profile can switch between Split Tunnel and Full Tunnel routing without maintaining duplicate configurations. Highlights: - Standard WireGuard protocol - Split Tunnel for selected networks - Full Tunnel for all supported traffic - Unsupported address-family blocking in Full Tunnel mode - Profile import from a file, archive, or QR code - On-demand activation options - Configuration export and diagnostic logs WireRoute does not provide a VPN subscription or server. You need access to a compatible WireGuard endpoint and a valid configuration.

Screenshots

Booster4 screens
WireRoute4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Booster at 15.0 against WireRoute's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Booster ships an update every 2 days, WireRoute every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Booster versus WireRoute: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoosterWireRoute
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size66 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLARCO INC.Mike Gomon

In-app purchases

None

Booster

No in-app purchases

None

WireRoute

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Booster free?
Booster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WireRoute free?
WireRoute is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Booster or WireRoute have ads?
Neither Booster nor WireRoute shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Booster or WireRoute?
Booster ships an update every 2 days, and WireRoute every 3 days. Most recently, Booster was updated on October 7, 2026 and WireRoute on October 10, 2026.

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