Smart vs VPN Client Communicator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart
This VPN client connects to DrayTek Vigor routers, supporting advanced protocols like IKEv2-EAP and IPsec-XAuth. It requires a compatible Vigor router and an iOS device running version 9 or higher.
- Connects to Vigor routers
- Supports IKEv2-EAP
- Supports IPsec-XAuth
- Supports DrayTek SSL VPN
- iOS 9+ compatible
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Smart-VPN is a free VPN client app for Vigor Router users, allowing the client to establish secure connections with the Vigor Router with ease. It supports a range of advanced VPN protocols, including IKEv2 EAP, IPsec XAuth, SSL VPN, EasyVPN and WireGuard. INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS -Full VPN Support (including SSL VPN): Vigor2135 Series, Vigor2763 Series, Vigor2765 Series, Vigor2766 Series, Vigor2865 Series, Vigor2866 Series, Vigor2927 Series, Vigor2962, and Vigor3912 Series. -Standard VPN Support (excluding SSL VPN): Vigor1220 Series, Vigor2136 Series, Vigor2767 Series, Vigor2867 Series, Vigor2928 Series, VigorC410 Series, and VigorC510 Series. - An iPhone/iPad with iOS 15 or later. This is an officially released version. For any App issues, please report to support@draytek.com
VPN Client Communicator
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VPN CC (Client Communicator) mobile is a mobile application capable of making smartphones and tablets interact with VPN networks based on SENECA connectivity server LET'S technology embedded. Integrating OpenVPN connectivity instructions, this application simplifies and automates the exchange of certificates in order to access the VPN BOX server and related networks. VPN CC mobile, working together with OpenVPN app (mandatory), provides with an intuitive interface the same functionality of the Windows PC version (VPN Client Communicator): - Access to VPN network with the same Desktop credentials - Status check of all SENECA devices (Routers/CPUs Z-PASS Series LET'S technology embedded) - Manage customizable commands for individual devices (i.e. opening links to webpages/webservers or launching supervision apps) - "ON demand" connection mode supported for technical assistance (Point-to-Point connections) - "Always ON" connection mode supported for supervision (single LAN connections) With this application you can monitor and interact on the move on your plants with your mobile device as if you were on your workstation in the office. For more information about SENECA LET'S technology connecting/operating modes please visit www.seneca.it/lets
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VPN Client Communicator at every 6 weeks against Smart's every 3 months. VPN Client Communicator also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart ships an update every 3 months, VPN Client Communicator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart | VPN Client Communicator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DrayTek Corp. | Seneca S.r.l. |
In-app purchases
Smart
No in-app purchases
VPN Client Communicator
No in-app purchases
