# Passepartout, VPN Client vs Ikconect

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Passepartout, VPN Client | Ikconect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passepartout-vpn-client/id1433648537/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikconect/id1549521656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Algoritmico Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/992846121) | [IKCONECT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549521658) |

## What reviewers say

### Passepartout, VPN Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passepartout-vpn-client/id1433648537)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Tiny donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Siri | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trusted networks | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge donation | $24.99 | one-time |
| Core (iOS) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Core (macOS) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Apple TV | $24.99 | one-time |
| Core (iOS/macOS) | $44.99 | one-time |
| Maxi donation | $49.99 | one-time |
| Forever | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and lightweight
- 🔒 Secure OpenVPN connectivity
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🔋 Low battery consumption
- 💡 Automatic VPN connection based on network

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Profiles/configurations being deleted after updates
- 🐛 Connectivity issues, especially with OpenVPN
- 💰 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Unreliable kill switch/network protection

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikconect/id1549521656)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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