Comparison

Passepartout, VPN Client vs Ikconect

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

Ikconect

Control and automate over 5,000 smart home products from a single, user-friendly app. Manage devices remotely, set up custom scenes, and share access with family members for a smarter lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Voice command integration
  • Smart scene automation
  • Simultaneous multi-device control
  • Device sharing
  • AI support
Features
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Welcome to Ikconect Smart Home & Lifestyle Products. Smart Tech - Easy Living. Ikconect is a powerful All-in-One Smart Hub enabling you to link, control and automate over 5,000+ app supported smart products. The Ikconect app is a dynamic user-friendly smart controls solution with endless possibilities. Features: 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere. 2. Voice control - control devices using voice 3. Set smart scene automations with products 4. Simultaneously control multiple devices, such as cameras, lights, plugs with one App. 5. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions. 6. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 7. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to a range of devices. 8. AI Support and compatible functions. 9. Third party supported smart integrations

Screenshots

Passepartout, VPN Client4 screens
Ikconect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Passepartout, VPN Client at 4.8 against Ikconect's 1.0. Passepartout, VPN Client also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). Ikconect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (14.0 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. Ikconect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Passepartout, VPN Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Passepartout, VPN Client has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, 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 50% of Ikconect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Passepartout, VPN Client ships an update weekly, Ikconect every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Passepartout, VPN Client versus Ikconect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassepartout, VPN ClientIkconect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB224 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlgoritmico LtdIKCONECT LTD

Customer experience

Passepartout, VPN Client

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

Ikconect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Ikconect

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

Ikconect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Passepartout, VPN Client free?
Passepartout, VPN Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ikconect free?
Ikconect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Passepartout, VPN Client or Ikconect?
Passepartout, VPN Client is rated higher. Passepartout, VPN Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Ikconect averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Passepartout, VPN Client or Ikconect have ads?
Neither Passepartout, VPN Client nor Ikconect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Passepartout, VPN Client or Ikconect?
Passepartout, VPN Client ships an update weekly, and Ikconect every 14 months. Most recently, Passepartout, VPN Client was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ikconect on October 10, 2026.

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