Comparison

Passepartout, VPN Client vs Karaca Connect

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
Read full description

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

Karaca Connect

Control and manage your smart home devices remotely. Schedule operations, set reminders, and enjoy the convenience of a connected home from anywhere. Simplify your daily life with intelligent automation.

Highlights
  • Remote device access
  • Real-time connectivity
  • Scheduling and timers
  • Reminder functionality
  • Smart device management
Features
Read full description

Karaca Connect, Karaca akıllı cihazlarınıza internet bağlantısı ile dilediğiniz yerden gerçek zamanlı bağlanmanızı sağlayan bir uygulamadır. Karaca akıllı cihazlarınızı Karaca Connect uygulamasına tanıtarak kullanmaya başlayabilirsiniz. Karaca akıllı cihazlarınızı uygulamaya tanıtırken Wi-Fi bağlantınızı kontrol etmeyi unutmayın. Peki Karaca Connect ile neler yapabilirisiniz? - Karaca akıllı cihazınıza uzaktan erişebilmenin kolaylığını keşfedebilir, cihazınızı dilediğiniz yerden yönetebilirsiniz. - Karaca Connect'in anımsatıcı özelliği ile gündelik hayatın koşuşturmasında olası unutkanlıkların önüne geçebilirsiniz. - Karaca Connect ile zamanınızı daha verimli kullanabilirsiniz. Cihazınızı istediğiniz saate göre ayarladıktan sonra Zamanlayıcı özelliği ile cihazınızı uzaktan çalıştırın ve gerisini Karaca'nıza bırakın. Tüm istekleriniz sizin belirlediğiniz zamanda hazır olsun! Siz de Karaca akıllı cihazlarınızın keyfini doyasıya çıkarmak ve hayatınızı kolaylaştırmak için Karaca Connect uygulamasını telefonunuza hemen indirin.

Screenshots

Passepartout, VPN Client4 screens
Karaca Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Karaca Connect at none against Passepartout, VPN Client's 10. Karaca Connect also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Passepartout, VPN Client's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 46%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 63). On price, rating, update cadence 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 10 one-off in-app purchases. Karaca Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Passepartout, VPN Client against 4.8 for Karaca Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Passepartout, VPN Client has 1.2K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Passepartout, VPN Client's written reviews are positive against 46% of Karaca Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Passepartout, VPN Client ships an update weekly, Karaca Connect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Passepartout, VPN Client versus Karaca Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassepartout, VPN ClientKaraca Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings)4.8 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews — better45.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better63
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlgoritmico LtdKaraca Zuccaciye Tic. ve San. A.S.

Customer experience

Passepartout, VPN Client

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

Karaca Connect

All ratings51 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative49.1%

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

Karaca Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Passepartout, VPN Client

One-time10
  • Tiny donation$0.99
  • Small donation$1.99
  • Medium donation$4.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
  • Forever$79.99
None

Karaca Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Passepartout, VPN Client free?
Passepartout, VPN Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Karaca Connect free?
Karaca Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Passepartout, VPN Client or Karaca Connect?
Karaca Connect is rated higher. Passepartout, VPN Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Karaca Connect averages 4.8 from 63 ratings.
Do Passepartout, VPN Client or Karaca Connect have ads?
Neither Passepartout, VPN Client nor Karaca Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Passepartout, VPN Client or Karaca Connect?
Passepartout, VPN Client ships an update weekly, and Karaca Connect every 2 weeks. Most recently, Passepartout, VPN Client was updated on November 2, 2026 and Karaca Connect on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons