CodeSafe vs SetupVPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CodeSafe
This app provides secure two-factor authentication codes for your online accounts. It supports various code types, offers iCloud synchronization, and features customizable themes and an Apple Watch companion app.
- Encrypted code storage
- QR code scanning and manual entry
- iCloud keychain synchronization
- Configurable account icons
- Dark mode and themes
- Tap to copy codes
- TOTP and HOTP support
- Apple Watch companion app
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CodeSafe is an authenticator app for two-factor authentication. It works with sites that require a verification code in addition to your username and password. These codes are usually imported by scanning a QR code. Features: - Codes are stored encrypted in the keychain for security. - Support for scanning a QR code but manual entry is also supported. - Synchronize codes via the iCloud keychain. - Configurable icons for accounts. A domain name or URL is used to retrieve an icon, similar to a web browser. - Themes-including a dark mode for better viewing at night. It will automatically switch to dark mode based on the screen brightness. - Tap a code to copy to it and paste it in other apps. - Supports both time-based (TOTP) and counter-based (HOTP) codes. - Send codes to the companion Apple Watch app so you can get verification codes from your watch. Privacy: All data is stored and remains on the local devices except in the following cases: - iCloud synchronization will add the code to your iCloud keychain. - Icons are downloaded from the specified domain / URL. These icons are fetched from the websites in the same way that a browser displays an icon for a site. After downloading the icon is cached on the device.
SetupVPN
Secure your online activity and enhance privacy with robust encryption. Protect your connection on public Wi-Fi, company, or school networks. Enjoy fast, private browsing with a global server network.
- Military-grade encryption
- Public Wi-Fi protection
- Company/school network security
- Worldwide server network
- IP address protection
- Easy setup
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Enhance your online privacy and secure your browser activity with SetupVPN, providing military-grade encryption for public Wi-Fi hotspots, company networks, or school networks. SetupVPN ensures high-level Wi-Fi security and protects your online privacy. Connect with confidence through our worldwide network of over 100 servers, ensuring smooth and secure browsing wherever you are. No technical knowledge required. Simply download the extension, create an account, and you're ready to enjoy secure and private internet browsing. SetupVPN prevents websites from gathering your personal information by encrypting your connection and protecting your IP address. SetupVPN – the easiest way to enhance your online security and privacy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CodeSafe at 5.0 against SetupVPN's 4.5. CodeSafe also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). SetupVPN's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (139 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CodeSafe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SetupVPN has 139 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CodeSafe ships an update every 31 months, SetupVPN monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CodeSafe | SetupVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.5 (139 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 139 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Cramer | SetupVPN Inc. |
Customer experience
CodeSafe
SetupVPN
Bugs and requests
CodeSafe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SetupVPN
Reported bugs
26 issues- After update, stopped working on mobile
- No internet after update
- Premium servers removed
- Doesn't work on mobile devices
- Connects but no internet
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- Antivirus blocked phishing link
- App reloads for 20-30 seconds
- App crashes
- Slows down connection even with premium
- Free version is for tormenting people
- Connection takes 5 minutes on mobile
- Doesn't work on LTE
- Need to reconnect every 15 minutes on PC
- VPN almost never works
- Breaks Wi-Fi connection if closed incorrectly
- Need to delete app and reset device to fix Wi-Fi
- Doesn't let you view certain YouTube videos
- Connectivity is terrible
- Breaks every time app or device is closed
- Free servers don't work
- Collecting data
- Stopped working only with WiFi connection
- VPN sign ON but not working
- Blocks internet connection
- Requires captcha on every login
- Mandatory registration
Requested features
2 requests- Update desktop client
- Dark theme for mobile app
In-app purchases
CodeSafe
No in-app purchases
SetupVPN
No in-app purchases









