Comparison

Passepartout, VPN Client vs SG7+8

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

Head to head
About

Passepartout, VPN Client

A versatile VPN client for Apple devices that supports WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols. Easily import server configurations and enjoy enhanced online privacy with features like DNS over HTTPS/TLS and custom routing. Supports Family Sharing for multi-device use.

Highlights
  • WireGuard and OpenVPN support
  • OpenVPN obfuscation
  • Shortcuts automation
  • On-demand connection rules
  • iCloud multi-device sharing
  • Secure DNS (DoH/DoT)
  • Custom routing
Features
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Protect your online privacy with Passepartout, a smart VPN client seamlessly integrated with iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and tvOS. HOW PASSEPARTOUT WORKS Passepartout includes basic import and connection features. Additional features require an in-app purchase. INCLUDED FEATURES: - Support for OpenVPN and WireGuard protocols. - OpenVPN obfuscation (using --scramble). - Shortcuts automation for streamlined operations. - Exclude endpoints for precise control. OpenVPN support focuses on common options; compression is not supported because it is not secure. REQUIRES AN IN-APP PURCHASE: - Support for Apple TV. - On-demand rules for smart, automated connections. - iCloud sharing for seamless multi-device use. - DoH/DoT for secure DNS queries. - Domain matching for split DNS. - Export and share profiles. - Custom routing for advanced configurations. - Interactive login with support for one-time passwords (OTP). - Non-VPN profiles (e.g. DNS/Proxy-only setups). FAMILY SHARING ENABLED All purchases support Family Sharing, so you can share them with your family members. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Passepartout is built with transparency and privacy in mind: - See exactly which servers you’re connecting to. - No ads, trackers, or unnecessary background activities—just the VPN connection you need. OPEN SOURCE AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN Passepartout is open source and constantly evolving with the help of its community. Check out the project on GitHub: https://github.com/partout-io ~ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://partout.io/passepartout/privacy/

About

SG7+8

Control your home security system remotely via SMS commands. Arm, disarm, and check the status of compatible GSM security systems. Configure system features and manage zones, contacts, and relays.

Highlights
  • Remote arming and disarming
  • System status checks
  • SMS configuration of system features
  • Support for multiple GSM security models
  • Zone and contact management
  • Relay control
Features
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"SG7+8" is an Application to Control your Home Security System. It helps you to do that via sending SMS (Insist on your PW and Command). The App makes your iPhone able to send and receive SMS to control system and get report. The SG7+8 Mobile App lets you to Arm and Disarm your system from just about anywhere. It also allows you to check the Status of your system (Last State, Power and Alarm state).  Additionally, you can setup some of your system features configurations from the setting page by sending SMS. This application is able to control many models of GSM home security systems Include SG7+, SG8-805S and SG8-805Q. Features: Infinite Existing Devices Able to Set Name and Icon for Each Devices All in One (One Application for All Models) Simple and Friendly (Home and Setting Page Only) Native iOS Template (UI) What are New in SG8-805S and SG8-805Q? Name/Rename: Zones, Alarm Contacts, Remotes, Admins and Option Relay(S) Add/Edit: Admins and Alarm Contacts Edit Reports to Admins Bypass/ Enable: Remotes, Zones and Wireless Sensors Alarm Time, Delay and Chirp Setup Relay Control (Up to 4 Channels) Only in SG8-805Q Please Notice: Choose The Correct Model During Existing New Device. To Get Better and Faster Technical Support: Fill the Details in The Installer Info form (Refer to end of application, setting's page). Thanks In Advance For: Your Feedback is Highly Appreciated and will help us to improve our Systems for Better Service.

Screenshots

Passepartout, VPN Client4 screens
SG7+84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Passepartout, VPN Client at 4.8 against SG7+8's 3.5. Passepartout, VPN Client also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 25) and review sentiment (71% vs 60%). SG7+8's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price and 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

Both are free to download. Passepartout, VPN Client sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SG7+8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Passepartout, VPN Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Passepartout, VPN Client has 1.2K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Passepartout, VPN Client's written reviews are positive against 60% of SG7+8's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Passepartout, VPN Client versus SG7+8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassepartout, VPN ClientSG7+8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better3.5 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better25
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlgoritmico LtdShayan Porsche

Customer experience

Passepartout, VPN Client

All ratings1,194 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative21.4%

SG7+8

All ratings25 ratings
Positive52.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative32.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Passepartout, VPN Client

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Profiles not saving or loading correctly
  • Connectivity issues when transitioning between cellular and Wi-Fi
  • Unexpected behavior when using iCloud sync

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more VPN protocols (e.g. WireGuard)
  • Ability to manually configure VPN settings (e.g. MTU, ciphers)
  • Improved Apple TV integration and support
  • Split-tunneling functionality

SG7+8

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Passepartout, VPN Client

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 1 Year14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time13
  • Tiny donation$0.99
  • Small donation$1.99
  • Siri$3.99
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  • Medium donation$4.99
  • Trusted networks$5.99
  • Big donation$9.99
  • Huge donation$24.99
  • Core (iOS)$24.99
  • Core (macOS)$24.99
  • Apple TV$24.99
  • Core (iOS/macOS)$44.99
  • Maxi donation$49.99
  • Forever$79.99
None

SG7+8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Passepartout, VPN Client free?
Passepartout, VPN Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SG7+8 free?
SG7+8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Passepartout, VPN Client or SG7+8?
Passepartout, VPN Client is rated higher. Passepartout, VPN Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while SG7+8 averages 3.5 from 25 ratings.
Do Passepartout, VPN Client or SG7+8 have ads?
Neither Passepartout, VPN Client nor SG7+8 shows ads.

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