Comparison

Himatch vs nthLink

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

Head to head
About

Himatch

Manage files on a dual-connector USB drive for your computer and iOS devices. Browse, transfer, and back up data like photos and contacts directly from your phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Browse files on USB drive
  • Browse files within the app
  • Transfer files between USB and app
  • Backup iOS photos to USB
  • Backup and restore iOS contacts
  • Independent music/movie playback
Features
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Himatch is a USB drive with 2 connectors: 1, USB3.0 A, to connect to Mac or PC. In this way, Himatch acts as a general USB drive. Users can manager files in it, copy, cut, past or delete, ect. Users can also browse files in it directly, including preview documents, playback music and movies. 2, Apple lightning connector, to connect to iOS device with lightning connector. With this app, Himatch, users can manager files in it, copy, cut, past or delete, ect. Users can also browse files in it directly, including preview documents such as .txt, .doc, .pdf, playback music and movies. Himatch is the App of the Himatch drive, it supports the following features: * Browse files in the Himatch. * Browse files in the app. * Transfer files between the Himatch and the app. * Backup photo in the iOS device to Himatch. * Backup and restore the contacts in the iOS device. * Independent music and movie playback.

About

nthLink

This application offers secure and private VPN connectivity with strong encryption. It prioritizes user privacy by minimizing data collection and never storing or transmitting sensitive information. Enjoy a stable and reliable internet connection with a simple, one-tap setup.

Highlights
  • Secure and stable VPN connection
  • Strong encryption for data protection
  • Minimal data collection and no logging
  • One-tap setup and automatic connection recovery
  • Enhanced user privacy and security
Features
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nthLink: Secure and Private VPN Connectivity nthLink is a robust VPN designed to provide a secure and stable connection, even in unreliable network environments, such as those with slow connectivity or frequent errors. Most importantly, it incorporates strong encryption to safeguard users' information. Strong Privacy & Security nthLink client applications prioritize user privacy by minimizing data collection. No sensitive or personal information is stored on user devices, and user data is never transmitted to nthLink servers. Additionally, nthLink does not log traffic patterns that could be used to track personally identifiable information. The client IP addresses are hashed in server security logs, retaining only country-level data to ensure transparency and service reliability. By following a minimal-data approach, nthLink enhances user privacy and security—if we don’t have it, no one can access it. nthLink employs industry-leading encryption to protect user communications, helping prevent unauthorized access and ensuring a private browsing experience. Ease of Use The nthLink mobile app is designed for simplicity. Once installed, it does not require additional setup or registration. Users can secure their internet connection with a single tap, and nthLink’s automatic network discovery and recovery features help maintain a reliable connection.

Screenshots

Himatch4 screens
nthLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: nthLink at 55% against Himatch's 0%. nthLink also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 5). Himatch's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

nthLink holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nthLink has 1.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Himatch's written reviews are positive against 55% of nthLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Himatch ships an update every 3 weeks, nthLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Himatch versus nthLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHimatchnthLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.3 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews54.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Feitianxia Technology Co, Ltd.nthLink

Customer experience

Himatch

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

nthLink

All ratings1,677 ratings
Positive79.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews339 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

Himatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

nthLink

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Stuck at 10% connection
  • Incompatible with latest iOS/Android versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More server locations
  • Manual server selection
  • Kill switch
  • Improved compatibility with mobile data

In-app purchases

None

Himatch

No in-app purchases

None

nthLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Himatch free?
Himatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is nthLink free?
nthLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Himatch or nthLink?
nthLink is rated higher. Himatch averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while nthLink averages 4.3 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Himatch or nthLink have ads?
Neither Himatch nor nthLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Himatch or nthLink?
Himatch ships an update every 3 weeks, and nthLink monthly. Most recently, Himatch was updated on November 2, 2026 and nthLink on November 3, 2026.

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