Comparison

RealVPN vs Puff Glide

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

Head to head
About

RealVPN

Secure your online privacy and access the internet without restrictions. Protect sensitive data from hackers and browse freely on public Wi-Fi. Offers high-grade encryption and total online anonymity.

Highlights
  • One-button protection
  • Global VPN servers
  • Access restricted websites
  • Secure public Wi-Fi
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Total online anonymity
  • Connect up to 5 devices
Features
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Real security for your privacy online and free Internet access. Get RealVPN for your iPhone or iPad and protect sensitive personal data from identity thieves and hackers. Browse your favorite web resources and use social networks worldwide without restrictions. Use free Wi-Fi hotspots securely in airports, hotels, and restaurants. Features * Easy to use - one button to enable protection. * Multiple VPN servers available worldwide for the best connection speed. * Free access to beloved websites and social media. * Secure Internet access for online shopping and banking. * High-grade encryption AES-256 for your data sent through the Internet, such as credit cards, passwords, and pins. * Total anonymity online – hide from anyone who might want to interfere in your conversations. * Best pricing for the value and Lifetime plans – pay once and use forever. * Up to 5 devices connected simultaneously for a single account. * High-quality customer support 24/7. How it works RealVPN encrypts all your data and all Internet activities from any app on your iPhone or iPad which require Internet access. This makes the data totally unreadable once they are out of your iPad or iPhone. With RealVPN enabled you can use public Wi-Fi safely and securely. This also makes your browsing private from ISPs. Any websites or advertisers will have many difficulties while trying to find your physical location. Privacy policy We don’t have any surveillance on your activities and do not store any logs. RealVPN service is fully GDPR-compliant. Read our full Privacy Policy, which has been written in simple English at https://www.realvpn.io/privacy-policy. Boost your Plan Any RealVPN subscription enables you to use all RealVPN servers worldwide without limitations on web traffic or connection speed on up to 5 connected devices simultaneously. * Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. * Your subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. * Your iTunes Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. * Subscriptions may be managed, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. * Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. * Terms & Conditions: https://www.realvpn.io/terms Support Having any issues with RealVPN? Contact us at support@realvpn.io.

About

Puff Glide

This privacy tool offers a seamless proxy experience across all your Apple devices. It allows for easy import of proxy servers and ensures a stable, efficient internet connection with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Multi-Device Synchronization
  • Sidecar Proxy Functionality
  • One-Click Proxy Import
  • Stable and Efficient Connection
  • User-Friendly Interface
Features
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Puff Glide is a proxy and network privacy client designed for the Apple ecosystem. It helps you manage your own connection profiles across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV with a clear, consistent experience. Import servers from subscription links, QR codes, or manual configuration. Organize nodes into groups, check latency, switch proxy policies, and reset VPN configuration when needed. Puff Glide also supports iCloud sync and local network device sync, making it easier to keep profiles consistent across your devices. Key Features: Multi-Device Sync: Keep profiles available across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV through iCloud and nearby-device sync. Flexible Import: Add servers by subscription link, QR code, or manual setup. Smart Routing: Manage routing and proxy policies for different connection needs. Latency Checks: Compare server responsiveness before connecting. LAN Sharing: Share proxy access with nearby devices on your local network when enabled. Clean Interface: Manage servers, subscriptions, and connection status with a focused Apple-style experience. Puff Glide does not provide VPN or proxy services. You need to use service configurations that you own or are authorized to use.

Screenshots

RealVPN4 screens
Puff Glide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RealVPN at Free against Puff Glide's $2.99. RealVPN also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Puff Glide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads 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

RealVPN is free to download; Puff Glide costs $2.99 up front. RealVPN sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Puff Glide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RealVPN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealVPN has 184 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of RealVPN's written reviews are positive against 56% of Puff Glide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealVPN ships an update every 5 days, Puff Glide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
RealVPN versus Puff Glide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealVPNPuff Glide
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (184 ratings) — better3.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings184 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity TechViva Vertex

Customer experience

RealVPN

All ratings184 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%

Puff Glide

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

RealVPN

Subscriptions5
  • 5 Additional Devices Monthly$2.991 Month
  • 1 Month Subscription$4.991 Month
  • 5 Additional Devices Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • 1 Year Subscription$49.991 Year
  • 1 Year Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • 5 Additional Devices Lifetime$99.99
  • Lifetime$249.99
None

Puff Glide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealVPN free?
RealVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puff Glide free?
Puff Glide costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RealVPN or Puff Glide?
RealVPN is rated higher. RealVPN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Puff Glide averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.
Do RealVPN or Puff Glide have ads?
Neither RealVPN nor Puff Glide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RealVPN or Puff Glide?
RealVPN ships an update every 5 days, and Puff Glide every 6 weeks. Most recently, RealVPN was updated on November 2, 2026 and Puff Glide on November 3, 2026.

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