Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg per download
1K reviews
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg rev. per download
1K reviews
Performance Insights
Category rankings
Competition level
Low competitionUnder 100K on both downloads and revenue — the kind of niche a small team can still take.
On the store
Released November 2018 · 93 releases since
Surge 5 is an iOS app (Free) by Surge Networks Inc. in the developer tools category, holding #27 in the free developer tools charts and #7 in the grossing rankings. It draws an estimated 10K downloads a month and holds a 4.1-star rating.
- Monetizes through in-app purchases ranging from $14.99 to $49.99.
- Ships new versions about one a month.
- Latest version is 5.22.0, released September 1, 2026.
- 72% of ratings are five-star.
- Available in 2 languages.
- Strongest in JP, US, HK.
- Downloads at 74.6 MB and requires iOS 17.0+.
- Rated 4+.
App details
- Version
- 5.22.0
- Release status
- Regional release
- Age rating
- 4+
- Requires
- iOS 17.0+
- Size
- 74.6 MB
- Languages
- English, Chinese
- Price
- Free
- First seen
- November 2018
- Top markets
- JP, US, HK
- Publisher country
- US
- Website
- Visit website
- Support
- Visit support
Release history
93 versions tracked
- Version 5.22.0Latest
- Version 5.21.1
- Version 5.20.0
- Version 5.19.0
- Version 5.18.0
- Version 5.17.1
- Version 5.17.0
- Version 5.16.3
- Version 5.16.2
- Version 5.16.1
- Version 5.16.0
- Version 5.15.2
Ships about one a month.
In-app purchases
2 products · United States
- Feature Subscription (Annual)Yearly$14.99
- Surge ProOne-time$49.99
What users say
- 5.0
10 STARS! This app LITERALLY saved my privacy from being compromised!!
RUN DONT WALK & DOWNLOAD I purchased the $50 packet WORTH EVERY FREAKING PENNY. I highly suggest if you download you purchase the upgraded version! They respect apple and their terms of use. & PROVIDE YOU WITH A LEGITIMATE LICENSE That apple respects!! So no legal issues in studying and blocking the third parties requests & their connections to gather your data or should i say compromise 😅, you can BLOCK EACH ONE COMPLETELY! I am honestly amazed beyond words and I sincerely want to thank every developer & brainstormers that contributed in the creation of this miraculous app. Literal Geniuses!!!. you guys are phenomenal, thank you so much!:)
Reviewed on version 5.2.0
- 5.0
restore purchase
Hi there! I purchased the Sure app from the Chinese mainland App Store back in 2016, and I still have my valid order number for it. Unfortunately, the app was removed from the China store later on. I’ve now downloaded it again using my US Apple ID, so could you tell me how to restore my previous purchase?
Reviewed on version 5.20.0
- 5.0
it can improve Nintendo online network
I use this software to improve the online network for Nintendo game consoles. This software can use the personal hotspot of the mobile phone to accelerate the game console, which is really easy to use.
Reviewed on version 5.5.0
About Surge 5
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Surge is an advanced network toolbox and proxy utility. It is designed for developers and therefore requires professional knowledge to use.
These four capabilities form the core workflow of Surge:
· Takeover: Take over the network connections sent by the device. Surge supports both proxy service and virtual NIC takeover, capturing HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, and UDP traffic from any app — even those ignoring proxy settings. All features work on the cellular network. · Processing: Modify the requests and responses that have been taken over: URL rewrite, header and body rewrite, local file mapping, custom DNS answers, and JavaScript-based modification. · Forwarding: Forward requests to proxy servers, either globally or driven by a flexible rule system. Policy groups select the best server automatically by latency, availability, or learned connection quality. · Intercept: Record and inspect requests and responses, including headers and bodies, and decrypt HTTPS traffic with MITM.
Highlighted Features
· Proxy protocols: HTTP/HTTPS, SOCKS5, SOCKS5-TLS, HTTP2 CONNECT, TrustTunnel, Shadowsocks, Snell, Trojan, Hysteria 2, AnyTLS, and SSH, with UDP relay support. · Used as a WireGuard or Tailscale client, converting the L3 VPN into a proxy policy. · Rules based on domain match/suffix/keyword/wildcard, CIDR IP range, GeoIP, ASN, protocol, port, and logical combinations; reusable rule sets hosted locally or remotely. · Policy groups: manual selection, automatic latency testing, fallback, load balancing, and the self-learning Smart group. · Complete DNS suite: DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-HTTP/3, DNS-over-QUIC, DNS-over-TLS, and concurrent queries for the fastest answer. · Local DNS mapping (equivalent to /etc/hosts) with wildcards, aliases, and per-domain DNS servers. Switch your app between production and development environments without changing any code. · Decrypt HTTPS traffic with Man-in-the-Middle and a built-in CA certificate generator. · Record and display HTTP requests and responses with JSON, text, image, and video viewers for the captured body; album mode for the request list; pre-filter for capturing. · Raw L3 packet capture. · Scripting: extend Surge with JavaScript — modify requests and responses, write custom rules, customize DNS answers, and run scheduled tasks. · Block unwanted requests by rules with high-performance pre-matching. · Measure traffic usage and network speed on Wi-Fi, cellular, and proxy connections. · Remote Dashboard: observe and debug traffic in real time from a Mac via Wi-Fi or USB, including cellular traffic. · Surge Ponte: access your home or office network remotely via your own devices, with no third-party service involved. · HTTPS proxy protocol supports client-side TLS certificate validation. · Safari extension to add rules; widgets and Information Panel for quick control. · Sync profiles across devices with iCloud Drive or Dropbox. · Full IPv6 support, TLS 1.3, HTTP/2, and QUIC. · High performance and industrial-grade stability, suitable for intensive use.
Surge does not provide any proxy or VPN service; you need to configure your own servers.
You may read the online manual for more information: https://nssurge.com/support
Terms and Conditions: https://nssurge.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://nssurge.com/legal/privacy
Screenshots
6 iPhone screenshots
Surge 5 iOS app monetises through in-app purchases. The current products and price points are listed in the in-app purchases table on this page.
Surge 5 iOS app generates an estimated monthly revenue of $30K.
Surge 5 iOS app download estimates are updated daily. The app maintains a 4.1-star rating based on 1K user reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction in the developer tools market.
Surge 5 iOS app ranks #27 in the free developer tools charts and #7 in revenue rankings. The app's performance metrics suggest significant growth potential in a low-competition segment.
You can download Surge 5 iOS app from the App Store for iOS devices, requiring iOS 17.0 or later. The app offers in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.
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