INTELLIGENT ARLIGHT vs DefaultVPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
INTELLIGENT ARLIGHT
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INTELLIGENT ARLIGHT is your all-in-one smart home control center. Connect ARLIGHT and TUYA-based devices and appliances on the Tuya Smart platform, control them from anywhere in the world, and create convenient scenes without complex setup. What INTELLIGENT ARLIGHT can do - One app for Tuya-based devices: smart plugs, switches, lights, dimmers and controllers, IP cameras, home appliances, and more. - Control your way: manage individual devices or groups - entire rooms and zones. - Smart scenes and automation: trigger actions by temperature, brightness, geolocation, schedules, and other conditions; link multiple devices into a single scenario. - Voice assistants: compatibility (for select devices) with Alice (Yandex Smart Home), Sber Salut, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. - Shared access: control devices with your family or team, with flexible permissions. - Instant alerts: real-time push notifications for sensor events and camera motion. - Easy setup: no special skills required; add devices in minutes. - Reliable connectivity: control over Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, Matter, and Zigbee using optional hubs. - No subscription fees: enjoy all features for free.
DefaultVPN
This is a free, open-source VPN client that requires a separate VPN configuration key to function. It prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally on the device and not collecting or transmitting personal information.
- Free open-source VPN client
- Requires VPN configuration key
- No personal data collection
- Local data storage
- Privacy-focused
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Default VPN is a free open-source VPN client. It is not a ready-made VPN service. To use it, a VPN configuration in the form of a key is required. Default VPN does not collect or transmit personal data. All data entered by users is stored locally on the device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DefaultVPN at every 4 weeks against INTELLIGENT ARLIGHT's every 9 months. INTELLIGENT ARLIGHT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
INTELLIGENT ARLIGHT ships an update every 9 months, DefaultVPN every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | INTELLIGENT ARLIGHT | DefaultVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (58 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 58 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Arlait RUS, OOO | AMNEZIA UNIPESSOAL LDA |
In-app purchases
INTELLIGENT ARLIGHT
No in-app purchases
DefaultVPN
No in-app purchases








