Comparison

Passepartout, VPN Client vs HTTPS Guard Pro

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

HTTPS Guard Pro

Bypass internet restrictions and enjoy anonymity without slowdowns. This app protects your personal information and blocks intrusive ads using DNS-based filtering. It offers a secure, encrypted connection and allows for custom DNS settings.

Highlights
  • Bypass internet restrictions without slowdowns
  • Complete anonymity and data protection
  • Block intrusive ads via DNS
  • Maintain secure HTTPS connections
  • Protect SNI field information
  • Change DNS settings (customizable)
Features
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Bypass internet without slowdowns, you can enjoy a free Internet, complete anonymity, so satisfying your needs quickly and simply. You can protect your personal information. Additionally, you can block intrusive advertisements such as banner advertisements, full-page advertisements, reward advertisements, and kidnapping advertisements based on DNS. HTTPS Guard Pro was created by Redev and allows you to bypass internet without slowing down, protect your personal information, access sites, and block intrusive ads. Representative functions 1. Maintain a secure connection with encrypted data transmission via HTTPS connection. 2. Protect HTTPS SNI field information. 3. HTTP/HTTPS all field information. 4. Change DNS (system default, 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8, Custom DNS). 5. Protect data transmission packets in all app webs. 6. Block advertisements based on DNS. Bypass without slowdowns? Yes. Common VPN bypass apps are created to target users from all countries and actually place VPN servers in other countries to protect your data. But, HTTPS Guard Pro is designed to bypass with protect field information, by processes your data with a local VPN. In other words, unlike an external VPN, a local VPN does not require a long-distance connection to an external server, so there is no slowdown in speed. Can block ads? Yes. Blocks ads based on DNS blocking. Originally, when requesting an advertisement, DNS is requested, and then the DNS packet is analyzed and the advertisement request packet is blocked. So, if there is an ad name that is blocked by the HTTPS guard among the ads requested from device, it can be blocked. Enjoy 100% strong SNI protection-based HTTP/HTTPS bypass service and DNS-based ad blocking service at HTTPS Guard Pro!

Screenshots

Passepartout, VPN Client4 screens
HTTPS Guard Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Passepartout, VPN Client at Free against HTTPS Guard Pro's $2.99. Passepartout, VPN Client also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 14). HTTPS Guard Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Passepartout, VPN Client is free to download; HTTPS Guard Pro costs $2.99 up front. Passepartout, VPN Client sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HTTPS Guard Pro 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 4.7 for HTTPS Guard Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Passepartout, VPN Client has 1.2K ratings behind it against 14, 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 100% of HTTPS Guard Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Passepartout, VPN Client ships an update weekly, HTTPS Guard Pro every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Passepartout, VPN Client versus HTTPS Guard Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassepartout, VPN ClientHTTPS Guard Pro
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better4.7 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better14
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlgoritmico LtdRedev Inc.

Customer experience

Passepartout, VPN Client

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

HTTPS Guard Pro

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

HTTPS Guard Pro

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

HTTPS Guard Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Passepartout, VPN Client free?
Passepartout, VPN Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTTPS Guard Pro free?
HTTPS Guard Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Passepartout, VPN Client or HTTPS Guard Pro?
Passepartout, VPN Client is rated higher. Passepartout, VPN Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while HTTPS Guard Pro averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do Passepartout, VPN Client or HTTPS Guard Pro have ads?
Neither Passepartout, VPN Client nor HTTPS Guard Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Passepartout, VPN Client or HTTPS Guard Pro?
Passepartout, VPN Client ships an update weekly, and HTTPS Guard Pro every 10 days. Most recently, Passepartout, VPN Client was updated on October 9, 2026 and HTTPS Guard Pro on October 9, 2026.

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