Comparison

iTINC vs ArkConnect

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

Head to head

TINC VPN for iOS

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

About

iTINC

Features

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iTINC is an iOS binding and custom user interface for the secure TINC VPN protocol. Join existing tinc networks by generating invitations from your own tinc nodes. For more information on tinc, please visit their website at https://tinc-vpn.org.

About

ArkConnect

A private messaging application integrated with the Ark Ecosystem. Users are required to create an account through the ArkCentral App before utilizing its features.

Highlights

Private chat functionality
Ark Ecosystem integration
Requires ArkCentral account
Secure communication

Features

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Private chat application designed to work in the Ark Ecosystem. Users first must first create an account via the ArkCentral App in order to use this App.

Screenshots

iTINC3 screens

ArkConnect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ArkConnect at monthly against iTINC's every 3 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTINC ships an update every 3 months, ArkConnect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level

iTINC versus ArkConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	iTINC	ArkConnect
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings	—	1 — better
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.0	15.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	13 MB	75 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	TEKSOC LLC	ArkrA LLC

In-app purchases

None

iTINC

No in-app purchases

None

ArkConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTINC free?

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

Is ArkConnect free?

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

Do iTINC or ArkConnect have ads?

Neither iTINC nor ArkConnect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, iTINC or ArkConnect?

iTINC ships an update every 3 months, and ArkConnect monthly. Most recently, iTINC was updated on October 12, 2026 and ArkConnect on October 16, 2026.