# ControlPlus vs Tom VPN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tom VPN at 83% against ControlPlus's 26%. Tom VPN also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). ControlPlus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tom VPN sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ControlPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tom VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tom VPN has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of ControlPlus's written reviews are positive against 83% of Tom VPN's.

ControlPlus ships an update monthly, Tom VPN every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ControlPlus | Tom VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlplus/id1380249574/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tom-vpn-top-vpn-secure-proxy/id6505046043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Colin Galbraith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371186521) | [Shanghai Chuangyi Automobile Service Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754892913) |

## What reviewers say

### ControlPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlplus/id1380249574)

Manage your intruder alarm system remotely with this application. It provides complete visibility and operational control, allowing you to receive system event notifications and monitor your security from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote alarm system access, Total operational control, System event notifications, Global monitoring, Complete system visibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tom VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tom-vpn-top-vpn-secure-proxy/id6505046043)

Secure your internet connection with a fast and private VPN. Protect your data on public Wi-Fi, access global servers, and enjoy unlimited bandwidth. Offers advanced encryption and a strict no-logs policy for enhanced online privacy.

**Highlights:** Fast & Stable Connections, 2600+ Servers in 50+ Regions, One-Tap Connection, Multi-Device Support, Unlimited Bandwidth, AES-256 Encryption, No Logs Policy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited VPN VIP Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Tom Weekly VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| zephyramonth | $9.99 | per month |
| Top VPN Protect Your Privacy Weekly | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| zephyra-Week | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| zephyramonth | $29.99 | per month |
| zephyraHalfyear | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited VPN VIP Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited VPN VIP Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited VPN VIP Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Black Friday Gift | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Free Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| VIP for Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ControlPlus free?

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

### Is Tom VPN free?

Tom VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ControlPlus or Tom VPN?

Tom VPN is rated higher. ControlPlus averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tom VPN averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do ControlPlus or Tom VPN have ads?

Tom VPN shows ads; ControlPlus does not.

### Which is updated more often, ControlPlus or Tom VPN?

ControlPlus ships an update monthly, and Tom VPN every 9 days. Most recently, ControlPlus was updated on September 28, 2026 and Tom VPN on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*