eduVPN client vs Glim VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eduVPN client
This VPN service offers secure access to research and education networks. It enhances internet safety on unsecured Wi-Fi when campus networks are unavailable.
- Secure campus network access
- Enhanced internet safety
- Protection on unsecured Wi-Fi
- Designed for research and education community
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eduVPN is a VPN service provided for the international research and education community by GÉANT. It aims to offer both secure access to campus networks as well as the ability to be safer when using the Internet when eduroam is not available and you are relying on insecure WiFi networks to connect.
Glim VPN
This app provides a secure and accelerated internet connection. It intelligently routes local and international traffic, offering enhanced privacy and speed on public Wi-Fi. Enjoy seamless access to global services and AI tools with automatic optimization.
- Smart routing for local and international traffic
- Full device encryption on public Wi-Fi
- Split Mode for optimized local and global access
- Global Mode for total network encryption
- Automatic domain consolidation (Orbits)
- Kill Switch for leak prevention
- No user activity logging
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Different apps. Different locations. One VPN. Glim VPN lets you choose a location for each supported app, so your AI tools, work apps and entertainment can use different regions at the same time. Keep local services on a direct connection in Fast Mode, or switch to Safe Mode for broader VPN protection. YOUR APPS, YOUR LOCATIONS Add supported apps from the app library and manage them in My apps. Assign a location to each one without changing the connection for your entire device. Use the services you need side by side, with less manual switching. FAST MODE FOR EVERYDAY USE Separate local traffic from traffic that needs the VPN. Local services can stay direct while supported apps use their assigned routes. Traffic sent directly does not pass through the encrypted VPN tunnel. SAFE MODE FOR SHARED NETWORKS Using Wi-Fi at a cafe, hotel or airport? Switch to Safe Mode to route your device's internet traffic through an encrypted VPN connection. Choose your preferred location in the app. ON YOUR APPLE DEVICES Use Glim on iPhone, iPad and Mac with the same account. Available features and device limits depend on your platform and plan. SUBSCRIPTIONS Glim offers monthly and yearly Core subscriptions. Prices and any available trial offers are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm a purchase, or when an applicable free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Available modes, app routing and locations may vary by country, region and plan. Performance depends on network conditions. Third-party services may have their own access requirements. Privacy Policy: https://glim.cc/legal/privacy Terms of Use: https://glim.cc/legal/terms Subscription Terms: https://glim.cc/legal/subscription
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Verdict
eduVPN client and Glim VPN both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 45% of eduVPN client's written reviews are positive against 0% of Glim VPN's. eduVPN client also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Glim VPN's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement 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. Glim VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. eduVPN client asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for eduVPN client against 5.0 for Glim VPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of eduVPN client's written reviews are positive against 0% of Glim VPN's.
eduVPN client ships an update every 3 months, Glim VPN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eduVPN client | Glim VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SURF B.V. | NetAI Ltd. |
Customer experience
eduVPN client
Glim VPN
In-app purchases
eduVPN client
No in-app purchases
Glim VPN
- Core Monthly$9.991 Month
- Core Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
