# Tunnel Guard vs Gambit

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tunnel Guard at free with in-app purchases against Gambit's subscription. Tunnel Guard also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 27%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Gambit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tunnel Guard sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Gambit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tunnel Guard ships an update fortnightly, Gambit every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tunnel Guard | Gambit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (697 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunnel-guard-security-vpn/id1485716152/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **697** | — |
| Positive reviews | **46.2% of reviews** | 27.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 73 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ali Burak Goncu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896771128) | [Jaehyung Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767536242) |

## What reviewers say

### Tunnel Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunnel-guard-security-vpn/id1485716152)

Protect your online privacy and secure your internet connection on public Wi-Fi. This app offers a fast, simple, and encrypted tunnel for anonymous browsing and improved connection speeds. Choose between free core features or unlock limitless capabilities with a premium upgrade.

**Highlights:** Protect online privacy, Secure public Wi-Fi connections, Fast and secure internet, One-click connection, Anonymous browsing, Encrypted tunnel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Globe VPN Unlock Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Price | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Price | $5.99 | per month |
| CyberGuard VPN 1 Month Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| CyberGuard VPN 1 Month Premium | $7.49 | per month |
| VPNoid Unlock Premium | $8.49 | per month |
| Unlock Unlimited Connect | $20.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Price | $36.99 | per year |
| Yearly Price | $39.99 | per year |
| VPNoid Unlock Premium (1 Year) | $52.99 | per year |


### Gambit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gambit-gaming-access/id1643095048)

Enhance your mobile gaming experience with faster, more stable connections. This app uses VPN technology to reduce lag and improve performance, offering a simple, ad-free interface for gamers.

**Highlights:** Gaming-focused routing, One-tap connection, Flexible connectivity (4G, 5G, Wi-Fi), Ad-free experience, Clean, focused interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gambit Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Gambit Yearly Plan | $79.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for BGMI
- 👍 Affordable price
- 👍 Better than other VPNs
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Seamless gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 High ping issues
- 🐛 Unstable connection
- 🐛 Not opening/closing immediately
- 🐛 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening
- App closing immediately
- High ping
- Unstable connection
- Disconnects during game

**Requested features**

- Bring back North India server
- Add payment method for UAE
- Fix bug for iOS subscription
- Make Indian servers faster
- Improve server load handling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tunnel Guard free?

Tunnel Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gambit free?

Gambit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Tunnel Guard or Gambit have ads?

Tunnel Guard shows ads; Gambit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tunnel Guard or Gambit?

Tunnel Guard ships an update fortnightly, and Gambit every 11 days. Most recently, Tunnel Guard was updated on November 11, 2026 and Gambit on November 11, 2026.

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