Lantern vs DocuTimed
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.
DocuTimed
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**Stay Organized. Never Miss an Expiry Date.** DocuTimed helps you organize important documents, track expiry dates, and find the information you need in seconds. Store passports, visas, business licenses, contracts, insurance documents, leases, certificates, and more in one secure and organized place. Add categories, tags, expiry dates, and custom details to make every document easy to manage and search. With DocuTimed, you can: • Track document expiry dates • Receive reminders before important deadlines • Organize documents using categories and tags • Search documents using names, dates, and metadata • Keep personal and business documents in one place • Quickly find the right document when you need it Whether you are managing your family’s documents, running a small business, or handling documents for clients, DocuTimed helps you stay prepared and avoid missed deadlines. No more searching through emails, folders, or scattered files. With DocuTimed, your documents are organized, searchable, and always within reach. **Download DocuTimed and take control of your important documents today.** Terms of Use: www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Lantern at #81 against DocuTimed's unranked. DocuTimed's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Lantern sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and DocuTimed sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lantern ships an update every 6 weeks, DocuTimed every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lantern | DocuTimed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #81 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brave New Software Project, Inc | Salim Hlayel |
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
DocuTimed
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
DocuTimed
- Premium Plus - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Plus - Annual$49.991 Year
- Premium$19.99









