Comparison

RouteBox vs Arava VPN

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

Head to head
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

About

Arava VPN

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Arava is a VPN client for your own servers or the provider you choose. Add a configuration or subscription and connect through an encrypted tunnel. Arava does not include a VPN subscription or require an Arava account. SETUP Import a subscription link, scan a configuration QR code, or import a file. Supported configuration formats include sing-box JSON and WireGuard / AmneziaWG configuration files. CONNECTION Choose a server manually or use Auto. Supported protocols include Hysteria2, VLESS + Reality, and WireGuard / AmneziaWG. Subscription updates help keep your server list current. DNS The engine resolves client domains through Google DNS over HTTPS inside the VPN. If that connection fails, it does not fall back to local client DNS. VPN server addresses may use the system resolver to establish the tunnel. PRIVACY No advertising or analytics SDKs. Configuration credentials are stored in the device's encrypted system storage. Device identifiers and server-location requests go to the subscription provider, as described in the privacy policy. Your provider handles VPN traffic; Google handles tunneled DNS requests. You need a compatible configuration from your own server or a VPN provider.

Screenshots

RouteBox4 screens
Arava VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arava VPN at every 4 days against RouteBox's fortnightly. Arava VPN also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RouteBox ships an update fortnightly, Arava VPN every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
RouteBox versus Arava VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRouteBoxArava VPN
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size47 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuizhou Jizhan Chaos Technology Co., Ltd.UniTeam LLC

In-app purchases

None

RouteBox

No in-app purchases

None

Arava VPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RouteBox free?
RouteBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arava VPN free?
Arava VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RouteBox or Arava VPN have ads?
Neither RouteBox nor Arava VPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RouteBox or Arava VPN?
RouteBox ships an update fortnightly, and Arava VPN every 4 days. Most recently, RouteBox was updated on October 29, 2026 and Arava VPN on October 31, 2026.

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