# BT Link vs i9VPN

The clearest difference is rating: i9VPN at 4.8 against BT Link's 4.3. i9VPN also leads on ratings volume (193 vs 15). BT Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. i9VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BT Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

i9VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i9VPN has 193 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BT Link | i9VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bt-link/id1231702720/reviews) | **[4.8 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i9vpn-fast-secure-vpn-proxy/id6742233486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **193** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [德宇 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1098728022) | [Belouni LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752171090) |

## What reviewers say

### BT Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bt-link/id1231702720)

Control your LED light and Bluetooth speaker from your phone. Adjust music playback, lighting effects, equalizer settings, and input sources like USB, SD card, FM radio, and line-in.

**Highlights:** Music Playback Control, LED Light Customization, Equalizer Settings, USB/SD Card Playback, FM Radio Control, Line-In Input Management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### i9VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i9vpn-fast-secure-vpn-proxy/id6742233486)

This app offers enhanced digital privacy and security with a secure, reliable connection. It allows users to change their IP address and virtual location, encrypting data with bank-grade security. Enjoy fast, private internet access on public networks or for streaming and browsing.

**Highlights:** Change IP address and virtual location, Bank-grade AES 256-bit encryption, Strict no-logs policy, Connect to global high-performance servers, Smart server selection for optimal speed, Secure public Wi-Fi connections, One-tap connect with a simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year premium account | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BT Link free?

BT Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is i9VPN free?

i9VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BT Link or i9VPN?

i9VPN is rated higher. BT Link averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while i9VPN averages 4.8 from 193 ratings.

### Do BT Link or i9VPN have ads?

i9VPN shows ads; BT Link does not.

### Which is updated more often, BT Link or i9VPN?

BT Link ships an update every 2 weeks, and i9VPN every 2 weeks. Most recently, BT Link was updated on October 24, 2026 and i9VPN on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*