# Passepartout, VPN Client vs HTTPS Guard Pro

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Passepartout, VPN Client | HTTPS Guard Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passepartout-vpn-client/id1433648537/reviews)** | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/https-guard-pro-bypass-sni/id6502801466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Algoritmico Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/992846121) | [Redev Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658921539) |

## 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


### HTTPS Guard Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/https-guard-pro-bypass-sni/id6502801466)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, 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 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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