HyperOrbit Setup Guide for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (2026)

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2026-05-29

HyperOrbit is a proxy client built around its developer's HyperCore engine. It supports VLESS, VMess, Shadowsocks, Trojan, AnyTLS, Hysteria2, and TUIC and is available for iPhone, iPad, and supported Macs.

HyperOrbit is a client. It does not supply proxy nodes; bring a compatible subscription or individual node.

Need a subscription?

Consult the proxy-service selection and review guide before returning to the client setup.

Features highlighted by the source

HyperCore and protocol support

The developer describes HyperCore as a C++ engine compatible with Xray configurations and supporting VLESS with Reality, VMess, Shadowsocks, and Trojan. The source article calls Reality one of the more identification-resistant options. Actual resistance depends on configuration and network conditions.

The source also reports approximately 5 MB of VPN-extension memory use at startup, under 15 MB under load, and more than 6.5 Gbps in a local iperf3 test between a directly connected Mac and iPhone. These are developer/source test figures, not a guarantee of internet throughput or performance on every device.

Several import methods

The app can import a subscription URL, scan a QR code, read a node URI from the clipboard, or accept a shared file.

Rule-based routing

Its built-in Rule mode is intended to send local traffic directly and selected external traffic through the proxy.

iCloud synchronization

Subscriptions, nodes, and custom profiles can be backed up to iCloud and restored on another device using the same iCloud account.

Node latency tests

The app can test all imported nodes and show their TCP latency.

Price recorded by the source

At the source article's May 29, 2026 snapshot, HyperOrbit listed a price of USD 1.99 per year and a seven-day free trial that could be canceled before billing.

The source also linked a TestFlight beta in which paid features were available without purchase:

👉 Join the TestFlight beta

Prices, trials, and TestFlight availability can change. Verify the current App Store purchase screen before subscribing.

Requirements listed by the source

Platform	Minimum version
iOS	16.0
iPadOS	16.0
macOS, Designed for iPad	13.0

You also need:

a compatible proxy subscription URL or node URI;
an Apple ID for an App Store region where the app is available.

1. Install

The app was not listed in mainland China's App Store at the source snapshot. Another supported App Store region, such as the United States, Hong Kong, or Taiwan, may be required.

iPhone and iPad

Search for HyperOrbit in the appropriate App Store region or use the listing above, verify the app, and install it.

Mac

HyperOrbit runs as a Designed for iPad app on an Apple Silicon Mac, with M1 or later listed by the source. It does not require a separate Mac package.

Open the App Store on the Mac, use a supported store account, and install the iPad app. The Mac version also lists:

TUN mode, under Settings → Mac Settings;
a configurable local SOCKS5 proxy for individual applications;
keyboard, mouse, and resizable-window support.

The source states that Intel Macs are not supported. If macOS requests permission for the App Store app, review it under System Settings → Privacy & Security.

2. Import nodes or a subscription

Method 1: subscription URL

This imports all nodes supplied by a provider and can be refreshed later.

Select + on the home screen.
Choose Add Subscription.
Paste the subscription URL.
Confirm the import.

Method 2: scan a QR code

Select +.
Choose Scan QR Code.
Scan a node or subscription QR code that you trust.

Method 3: import from the clipboard

Copy a node URI such as vless://... or vmess://..., then:

select +;
choose Import from Clipboard;
review and confirm the imported data.

Method 4: add one node manually

If you have the server address, port, UUID, and protocol details:

select +;
choose Add Node;
enter the parameters for the selected protocol.

3. Connect

Select the intended node in the home-screen list, then select the connection button.

On the first connection, iOS asks whether the app may add a VPN configuration. Review the request, allow it, and authenticate with Face ID or the passcode.

A VPN indicator appears while the connection is active.

4. Routing modes

Mode	Behavior	Typical use
Rule	Selected external traffic uses the proxy; local traffic is direct	Regular use
Global	All supported traffic uses the proxy	Connectivity testing or a temporary all-proxy requirement
Direct	All traffic is direct	Temporarily bypass the proxy while keeping the VPN profile active

Global mode can be useful for a first connectivity test, but Rule mode is normally preferable for regular use.

5. Test node latency

Select Test All on the home screen. HyperOrbit sends TCP latency tests and displays a result next to each node.

Low latency is one useful signal, but also test the actual application and sustained throughput before selecting a primary node.

6. iCloud sync

Open Settings → iCloud Sync and choose Upload All to iCloud.

On another device using the same iCloud account, open the same screen and choose Download All from iCloud to restore subscriptions and nodes.

7. Advanced features

Active connections

Select the active-connection count on the connection card to inspect:

target domain or IP;
selected proxy node;
upload and download traffic;
active or closed status.

This can help determine which app is using data and whether a request followed the direct or proxied route.

Traffic statistics and slow connections

The Statistics page aggregates connections by domain:

Slow DNS resolution: A much slower first connection can indicate DNS lookup overhead. Test another DNS configuration or routing rule before changing it permanently.
Consistently slow domains: Sort by connection time to identify requests that remain slow through the proxy.
Direct versus proxied traffic: Compare how the current rules divide connections.

Frequently asked questions

The network does not change after connecting

Check whether the mode is Rule or Global. Test Global mode temporarily. If Global also fails, select another node or contact the provider because the node itself may be unavailable.

Subscription import fails

Open the URL in a browser to verify that it responds.
Some providers require a particular User-Agent. HyperOrbit lists this under Settings → Subscription User-Agent. Examples in the source include clash-verge/1.0.0 and v2rayNG/1.8.0.
If the subscription domain is blocked on the current network, use another temporary connection before importing.

The iOS connection closes immediately

iOS can terminate a VPN extension that exceeds its memory limit, commonly reported as approximately 50 MB.

Reduce the number of simultaneously enabled custom profiles.
Lower logging to Warning or Error; the source reports None as the default.

Does it work on a Mac?

The source lists support on an Apple Silicon Mac with M1 or later through the iPad app. The Mac interface adds TUN and local SOCKS5 settings. Intel Macs are listed as unsupported.

Is it available in mainland China's App Store?

It was not available there at the source snapshot. Use an Apple ID for a region where the app is listed. If necessary, read the safety restrictions on the shared U.S. Apple ID page.

Does HyperOrbit collect user data?

The source article states that HyperOrbit does not collect traffic or personal information. This translation has not independently audited the app or its network behavior. Review its current privacy disclosures and permissions if that claim is important to your threat model.

Supported protocols

Protocol	Transports or notes listed by the source
VLESS	Reality, TLS, WebSocket, gRPC, HTTP/2
VMess	TLS, WebSocket, gRPC, HTTP/2
Shadowsocks	AEAD; ShadowsocksR also listed
Trojan	TLS
AnyTLS	Supported
Hysteria2	Supported
TUIC	Supported

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