Lantern vs ONE App by DPWorld
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lantern
This app provides secure and private internet access through a global network or by hosting your own server. It offers robust encryption and a strict no-logs policy, with a mission to keep the internet open and accessible for everyone.
- Host your own VPN server
- Connect through global network
- Open source code
- Strict no-logs policy
- Strong encryption
- Unlimited data (Pro)
- Ad blocking (Pro)
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A nonprofit building tools for an open internet We're a nonprofit with one mission: keeping the internet open for everyone, everywhere. We've spent 12 years developing connection technologies in the world's most demanding network environments. Every Pro subscription directly funds access for people who need it most. Most "free" VPNs want your email before you've even tried them. We don't. No account. No credit card. Just download and connect. Your server, your rules Want zero middlemen? Host your own VPN server on infrastructure you control. Your traffic, your hardware, your rules. Setup takes minutes. Or connect through Lantern's global network. Either way, you're in control. Engineered for reliability We've spent 12 years building connection tools for the hardest network conditions on the planet. That work shows up everywhere: more protocols than typical VPNs, smarter routing, fewer dropped connections. When standard approaches don't work, Lantern has alternatives ready. Privacy you can verify • Open source code, publicly available • Strict no-logs policy • Strong encryption on all connections • Nonprofit structure with transparent funding Honest about what VPNs do We don't sell fear. VPNs protect your privacy and help you access the internet freely. No hype. Just protection that works. Pro features • Unlimited data • Connect up to 5 devices • Built-in ad blocking • Premium server access • Private Server hosting at no extra cost Why a nonprofit VPN? We're funded by subscriptions, not by selling data or running ads. We're accountable to our mission, not shareholders. • 12+ years of proven reliability • Tested in demanding environments worldwide • Research-driven development • Community-supported and mission-focused Free plan available Try Lantern without creating an account or entering payment info. Just download and connect. Pro subscriptions unlock unlimited data and directly support accessible internet worldwide. Try the VPN built by a nonprofit that believes in an open, accessible internet for everyone. Terms of Use: https://lantern.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://lantern.io/privacy Service availability may vary by region due to local regulations.
ONE App by DPWorld
This application serves as a unified mobile platform for the DP World community. It centralizes access to various community services and information, providing a single point of contact for users within the DP World ecosystem.
- Centralized community access
- Single mobile platform
- Community services hub
- Information portal
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ONE App is the centralized single mobile App for all DP World Community
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lantern at 4.6 against ONE App by DPWorld's 3.6. Lantern also leads on chart position (#104 vs unranked) and ratings volume (31 vs 7). ONE App by DPWorld's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (50% vs 24%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Lantern sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. ONE App by DPWorld asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lantern holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Lantern's written reviews are positive against 50% of ONE App by DPWorld's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Lantern ships an update every 6 weeks, ONE App by DPWorld fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lantern | ONE App by DPWorld |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (31 ratings) — better | 3.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #104 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brave New Software Project, Inc | DP World Jebel Ali |
Customer experience
Lantern
ONE App by DPWorld
Bugs and requests
Lantern
Reported bugs
4 issues- iOS version frequently fails to connect
- Paid subscription doesn't work on all devices
- Inconsistent performance across different platforms
- Confusing or missing in-app settings
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more devices and platforms
- Improve customer support and responsiveness
- Provide better guidance on using the paid version
- Implement more advanced security and privacy features
ONE App by DPWorld
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lantern
- Lantern Pro — 1 Month$12.991 Month
- Lantern Pro — 1 Year$48.001 Year
- Lantern Pro: One Month Plan$12.00
- Lantern Pro: One Year Plan$55.99
- Lantern Pro: Two Year Plan$100.99
ONE App by DPWorld
No in-app purchases
