Comparison

VPN Windscribe vs timeME Pro

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

Head to head
About

VPN Windscribe

This app offers a secure and private internet connection with advanced encryption and a strict no-logs policy. It allows users to bypass geo-restrictions for streaming and access content globally, while also blocking trackers and malicious sites for a safer browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Post-quantum encryption
  • High-speed 10 Gbps servers
  • Streaming access to global content
  • Tracker & threat blocking
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Firewall kill switch
  • Anti-censorship mode
Features
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Windscribe VPN is a privacy-focused VPN app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, built by Windscribe Limited, an independently owned company founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada. Windscribe encrypts your traffic, replaces your IP address with one from 69+ countries, and unblocks sites and streaming libraries restricted in your region. WHO WINDSCRIBE IS FOR • Travellers who need a home-country IP abroad, or a US IP from anywhere. • Anyone using public Wi-Fi in airports, hotels or cafes. • Streamers who want Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock, Paramount+, ESPN+, Sling TV, BBC iPlayer, DAZN and FuboTV from other countries. • Students and staff on restrictive networks, where Stealth and Wstunnel work when standard VPN traffic is blocked. • People who want a free VPN with no credit card, no ads and no email required to sign up. FREE VS PRO Starter (free): 10 GB of data per month and servers in 10 countries (US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, Romania and Hong Kong), with AES-256 encryption, kill switch and the full ad and tracker blocker. No credit card. No ads. No email required. P2P and port forwarding are not included. Pro (paid): unlimited data, 69+ countries, P2P file sharing without throttling, and port forwarding for game servers and remote device access. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Protocols: WireGuard, OpenVPN UDP, OpenVPN TCP, IKEv2, Stealth, Wstunnel. • Encryption: AES-256 with Perfect Forward Secrecy. Post-quantum encryption on WireGuard protects today's traffic from future decryption. • 10 Gbps server ports for 4K streaming, large downloads and low-latency gaming. • DNS leak protection and an always-on kill switch that cuts all traffic if the tunnel drops. • R.O.B.E.R.T.: a configurable DNS-level blocker for ads, trackers, malware and phishing domains. • Speed: TechRadar's April 2026 tests ranked Windscribe the fastest free VPN (1,594 Mbps on WireGuard) and third fastest paid VPN overall (2,263 Mbps). WHAT WINDSCRIBE STORES Windscribe does not log your IP address, browsing history, DNS queries, connection timestamps or traffic. It stores three non-identifying data points: date last used, bandwidth used in the last 30 days, and activated app versions. INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION • Court-tested: on 11 April 2025 a court in Athens, Greece dismissed criminal charges against Windscribe co-founder Yegor Sak. Windscribe had no user data to hand over; the no-logs policy held as a legal defence. • Infrastructure audit: PacketLabs audited the server stack in June 2024, covering 20 repositories and roughly 80,000 lines of code, plus pen testing. • Open source: the full iOS app source code is published at github.com/Windscribe/iOS-App. • Transparency report: every DMCA and law enforcement request is published in real time. • PCMag Editors' Choice, rated 4.5 out of 5, August 2025. SERVER LOCATIONS (PRO) Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay, Vietnam. ONE ACCOUNT, EVERY DEVICE One account covers iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, plus Windows, Linux, Android TV & phones, and browsers. Connect free in under a minute, or go Pro for unlimited data. WireGuard is a registered trademark of Jason A. Donenfeld.

About

timeME Pro

Features
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I built TimeME because I was tired of "productivity" apps that felt like they were working against me. I needed a way to track my own time—my work, my workouts, my side projects—without being forced to create an account, look at a messy UI, or worry about where my data was going. So, I built the tool I wanted to use. Built for the Individual TimeME is a minimalist tracker designed for people who value their focus. There are no social features, no "streaks" to maintain, and no cloud-syncing bloat. It’s just you and your time. Why TimeME is different: •100% Offline & Private: Your data never leaves your device. I don’t want your data, and the app doesn’t need it. No servers, no tracking, no leaks. •No Accounts, Ever: You don’t need to sign up, log in, or verify an email. Open the app and start a timer. It’s that simple. •The "Forgot to Time" Fix: We’ve all been there—you finish a 4-hour deep work session and realize you never hit start. I added a seamless manual entry feature so you can log your hours after the fact with zero friction. •Beautifully Insightful: See your day, week, and month at a glance with high-contrast charts. It’s designed in a sleek Amber and Slate theme that’s easy on the eyes and looks professional on your desk. •Pro PDF Exports: Need to bill a client or just want a hard copy of your progress? Generate clean, professional PDF reports directly from your phone. This isn’t a corporate project. It’s a tool made by someone who actually tracks their time every day. It’s built to be fast, quiet, and out of your way. Take control of your time. Make it personal. Make it TimeME.

Screenshots

VPN Windscribe4 screens
timeME Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: timeME Pro at none against VPN Windscribe's 10. timeME Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). VPN Windscribe's advantage is chart position (#81 vs unranked). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VPN Windscribe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. timeME Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
VPN Windscribe versus timeME Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVPN WindscribetimeME Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWindscribe LimitedLiban Jama

Bugs and requests

VPN Windscribe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Inability to connect to certain servers
  • WiFi disconnection issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more server locations
  • Improve compatibility with older devices
  • Introduce a dark mode option
  • Provide better customer support

timeME Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

VPN Windscribe

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Subscription$29.991 Year
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  • Pro yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly2 variants$48.991 Year
  • Windscribe Pro$69.991 Year
None

timeME Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VPN Windscribe free?
VPN Windscribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is timeME Pro free?
timeME Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VPN Windscribe or timeME Pro have ads?
Neither VPN Windscribe nor timeME Pro shows ads.

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