Cheap VPN vs CTRL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cheap VPN
This app provides a secure and private internet connection with a fast, stable proxy. It offers unlimited access to various locations, with a free ad-supported option and a premium subscription for an ad-free experience and enhanced virtual locations.
- Free connection with ads
- Unlimited access
- Fast and stable servers
- Secure and private connection
- No registration required
- Simple to use
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Private networking with Cheap VPN. Features: • free connection (with Ads) • unlimited access • the cheapest subscription on App Store • fast and stable servers • secure and private connection • no registration or login • simple to use Monthly Subscription $3.99: • No Ads • Unlimited connection • Premium virtual locations - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://lukatu.com/cheapvpn/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://lukatu.com/cheapvpn/terms-conditions
CTRL
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CTRL helps you take back control of your screen time — without the guilt trip. Instead of shaming you into putting your phone down, CTRL gives you the tools to be intentional about when and how you use it. Set up Focus Groups to block distracting apps during the hours that matter — work, sleep, time with people you love — with schedules, daily limits, and session timers that fit your life instead of fighting it. When you do want to check social media, The Vault gives you a filtered, friction-aware way in. Open Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more with the feeds and infinite scroll stripped out, so you can check what you came for and get back to your day. CTRL also tracks Mental Nourishment — a simple daily score that rewards the things that actually recharge you (reading, walking, journaling, deep work) and accounts for time spent on screens, so you can see the full picture, not just a screen time number that makes you feel bad. CTRL is built for people who want to change their relationship with their phone, not just white-knuckle through it. • Focus Groups — scheduled blocking windows, daily open limits, and session timers for the apps that pull you in • The Vault — filtered, distraction-reduced access to social platforms instead of an all-or-nothing block • Mental Nourishment — a daily score that credits real recharge activities alongside screen time • A calm, dark interface designed to feel empowering, not punishing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CTRL at none against Cheap VPN's 3. CTRL also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cheap VPN's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.1). On price 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. Cheap VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. CTRL asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Cheap VPN | CTRL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (153 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 153 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Lukatu Ltd | Mohamed Bengabsia |
In-app purchases
Cheap VPN
- Week$1.997 Days
- Month$2.991 Month
- Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
CTRL
No in-app purchases









