RouteBox vs Arava VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
RouteBox
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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
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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RouteBox ships an update fortnightly, Arava VPN every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RouteBox | Arava VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Huizhou Jizhan Chaos Technology Co., Ltd. | UniTeam LLC |
In-app purchases
RouteBox
No in-app purchases
Arava VPN
No in-app purchases









