Comparison

Lantern vs SP KSA Xceed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Host your own VPN server
  • Connect through global network
  • Open source code
  • Strict no-logs policy
  • Strong encryption
  • Unlimited data (Pro)
  • Ad blocking (Pro)
Features
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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.

About

SP KSA Xceed

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SmartFM Xceed is to simplify and enhance the quality of service to your customers through quick response times and better communication. This advanced tool is available online accessible through standard web browsers. Through SmartFM Xceed customers can communicate directly with the service provider.

Screenshots

Lantern4 screens
SP KSA Xceed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SP KSA Xceed at none against Lantern's 5. SP KSA Xceed also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Lantern's advantage is chart position (#112 vs unranked) and device support. On price 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. Lantern sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. SP KSA Xceed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Lantern versus SP KSA Xceed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanternSP KSA Xceed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (221 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings221 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#112 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB18 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBrave New Software Project, IncNanosoft Engineers India Private Limited

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

SP KSA Xceed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Lantern

Subscriptions2
  • Lantern Pro — 1 Month$12.991 Month
  • Lantern Pro — 1 Year$48.001 Year
One-time3
  • Lantern Pro: One Month Plan$12.00
  • Lantern Pro: One Year Plan$55.99
  • Lantern Pro: Two Year Plan$100.99
None

SP KSA Xceed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lantern free?
Lantern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SP KSA Xceed free?
SP KSA Xceed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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