FOCUS vs Passepartout, VPN Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FOCUS
This application allows users to easily control compatible home alarm systems with GSM switches. It automates the process of sending SMS commands, eliminating the need for manual text input.
- Remote system control
- GSM switch integration
- Automated SMS commands
- Easy alarm activation/deactivation
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THIS APP HELP YOU TO CONTROL YOUR SYSTEM EASILY.WE PRODUCT THIS APP FOR REMOT CONTROL SYSTEM. THE APP IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO TURN ON OR OFF COMPATIBLE HOME ALARM SYSTEMS WITH GSM SWITHCHES BY USING THIS APP YOU DON’T NEED TO TYPE THE SPECIFIC SMS CONTENT AND FILL THE TEXT FOR YOU YOUR FEEDBACK WOULD HELP US TO IMPROVE THIS APP
Passepartout, VPN Client
Protect your online privacy with this VPN client supporting OpenVPN and WireGuard protocols. It offers advanced features like on-demand rules, secure DNS, and profile sharing, with additional functionalities available via in-app purchase.
- OpenVPN and WireGuard protocol support
- OpenVPN obfuscation
- Shortcuts automation
- On-demand rules
- iCloud profile sharing
- Secure DNS (DoH/DoT)
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Protect your online privacy with Passepartout, a smart VPN client seamlessly integrated with iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and tvOS. HOW PASSEPARTOUT WORKS Passepartout includes basic import and connection features. Additional features require an in-app purchase. INCLUDED FEATURES: - Support for OpenVPN and WireGuard protocols. - OpenVPN obfuscation (using --scramble). - Shortcuts automation for streamlined operations. - Exclude endpoints for precise control. OpenVPN support focuses on common options; compression is not supported because it is not secure. REQUIRES AN IN-APP PURCHASE: - Support for Apple TV. - On-demand rules for smart, automated connections. - iCloud sharing for seamless multi-device use. - DoH/DoT for secure DNS queries. - Domain matching for split DNS. - Export and share profiles. - Custom routing for advanced configurations. - Interactive login with support for one-time passwords (OTP). - Non-VPN profiles (e.g. DNS/Proxy-only setups). FAMILY SHARING ENABLED All purchases support Family Sharing, so you can share them with your family members. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Passepartout is built with transparency and privacy in mind: - See exactly which servers you’re connecting to. - No ads, trackers, or unnecessary background activities—just the VPN connection you need. OPEN SOURCE AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN Passepartout is open source and constantly evolving with the help of its community. Check out the project on GitHub: https://github.com/partout-io ~ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://partout.io/passepartout/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Passepartout, VPN Client at 4.8 against FOCUS's 2.0. Passepartout, VPN Client also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). FOCUS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Passepartout, VPN Client sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. FOCUS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Passepartout, VPN Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Passepartout, VPN Client has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FOCUS ships an update monthly, Passepartout, VPN Client weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FOCUS | Passepartout, VPN Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | moztec | Algoritmico Ltd |
Customer experience
FOCUS
Passepartout, VPN Client
Bugs and requests
FOCUS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Passepartout, VPN Client
Reported bugs
3 issues- Profiles not saving or loading correctly
- Connectivity issues when transitioning between cellular and Wi-Fi
- Unexpected behavior when using iCloud sync
Requested features
4 requests- Support for more VPN protocols (e.g. WireGuard)
- Ability to manually configure VPN settings (e.g. MTU, ciphers)
- Improved Apple TV integration and support
- Split-tunneling functionality
In-app purchases
FOCUS
No in-app purchases
Passepartout, VPN Client
- Tiny donation$0.99
- Small donation$1.99
- Medium donation$4.99
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- Big donation$9.99
- Huge donation$24.99
- Core (iOS)$24.99
- Core (macOS)$24.99
- Apple TV$24.99
- Core (iOS/macOS)$44.99
- Forever$79.99
Questions
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