Comparison

NCP Secure Enterprise Client vs HexPN

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

Head to head
About

NCP Secure Enterprise Client

This app establishes secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections to corporate networks. It supports access to multiple networks with individual profiles and utilizes advanced technology to bypass firewalls and proxies for seamless remote access.

Highlights
  • Secure VPN connections to corporate networks
  • Access to multiple networks with individual profiles
  • Bypass firewalls and proxies with VPN Path Finder
  • Central configuration and certificate rollout
  • Touch ID and 3D Touch support
  • VPN on Demand (Always On)
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REQUIREMENTS NCP Secure Enterprise VPN Server 11.0 and above and NCP Secure Enterprise Management 4.05 and above are required as part of the company IT infrastructure for operating NCP Secure Enterprise iOS clients. The NCP VPN Client for Apple iPad and iPhone requires at least iOS version 9.3 or above. For testing purposes please contact NCP engineering at: ios-client@ncp-e.com DESCRIPTION The NCP Secure Enterprise iOS VPN Client enables a highly secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to the corporate networks of companies or organizations. Access to multiple networks is supported, each connection has its own VPN profile. Using standard IPsec protocols, connections can be established from tablets and smartphones to NCP VPN gateways. NCP VPN Path Finder Technology enables remote access even when the device is located behind firewalls or proxies that would otherwise hinder the establishment of an IPsec tunnel. The NCP Secure Enterprise client for iOS meets the highest demands on reliability, stability and security. With an unparalleled intuitive interface, professional end users benefit from seamless integration of the client with their Apple iPhone and iPad devices. The NCP Secure Enterprise iOS VPN Client is optimized for management by NCP's Secure Enterprise Management (SEM). SEM enables the central management and distribution of user configurations and certificate updates. For the initial set-up the client is pre-configured with a minimum configuration and the individual configuration is deployed by SEM. FEATURES - Central Configuration and certificate rollout via NCP Secure Enterprise Management - NCP Load Balancing - Touch ID support - Access to multiple networks is supported, each connection has its own VPN profile - IKEv1 and IKEv2 - Fallback IPsec / HTTPS (VPN Path Finder Technology) - VPN on Demand (Always On) - iOS Keychain support - Strong Authentication (certificates in a PKI) - 3D Touch Support - Split tunneling - Proxy support

About

HexPN

This lightweight client connects to your existing VPN servers using modern proxy protocols. It offers features like subscription import, per-app routing, and live activity monitoring for seamless connection management.

Highlights
  • Subscription import
  • Multiple modern proxy protocols
  • Battery efficient networking
  • Per-app routing
  • Live Activity monitoring
  • Apple Watch companion
  • Custom DNS settings
Features
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HexPN is a fast and lightweight VPN client supporting modern proxy protocols including VLESS, Reality, Hysteria 2, and WireGuard. Key features: - Subscription import — paste your VPN subscription URL and get all servers in one tap. Compatible with standard subscription formats. - Multiple protocols — built on modern, efficient proxy protocols designed for low latency and high throughput. - Battery efficient — optimized iOS networking stack with direct tunnel architecture. Power consumption significantly lower than typical VPN clients. - Per-app routing — choose which apps go through VPN and which use direct connection. - Live Activity — monitor connection status and traffic right from the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen. - Apple Watch companion — quick connect / disconnect from your wrist. - Custom DNS — set your preferred DNS servers, enable DNS-over-HTTPS, block trackers at the network level. HexPN does not provide VPN servers. Users bring their own server configurations or subscriptions. The app is a client tool for managing existing VPN connections. For support: hex@hexgram.ru or @simboxy on Telegram. Privacy Policy: https://hexgram.ru/privacy Terms of Service: https://hexgram.ru/terms

Screenshots

NCP Secure Enterprise Client2 screens
HexPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HexPN at every 10 days against NCP Secure Enterprise Client's every 2 months. HexPN also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). NCP Secure Enterprise Client's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.6). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NCP Secure Enterprise Client against 5.0 for HexPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NCP Secure Enterprise Client ships an update every 2 months, HexPN every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NCP Secure Enterprise Client versus HexPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNCP Secure Enterprise ClientHexPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB61 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperN C P E GmbH Network Communications Products EngineeringProgress Solution d.o.o.

Customer experience

NCP Secure Enterprise Client

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HexPN

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NCP Secure Enterprise Client

No in-app purchases

None

HexPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NCP Secure Enterprise Client free?
NCP Secure Enterprise Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexPN free?
HexPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NCP Secure Enterprise Client or HexPN?
NCP Secure Enterprise Client and HexPN are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do NCP Secure Enterprise Client or HexPN have ads?
Neither NCP Secure Enterprise Client nor HexPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NCP Secure Enterprise Client or HexPN?
NCP Secure Enterprise Client ships an update every 2 months, and HexPN every 10 days. Most recently, NCP Secure Enterprise Client was updated on September 19, 2026 and HexPN on September 22, 2026.

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