Comparison

VPNClient vs Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes

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

Head to head

VPNClient

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 3.04 ratingsView app →

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes

Digital Security, Privacy, VPN

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.2882 ratingsView app →

About

VPNClient

Connect to your service provider's VPN servers securely. This application requires an existing VPN account with a compatible provider. It facilitates secure connections but does not offer account creation services.

Highlights

Connect to VPN servers
Secure connections
Provider-specific VPN access
Requires existing VPN account

Features

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This VPNClient makes it possible to connect to your service provider VPN servers. Please note: you need to have an VPN account with your provider that uses this application. This app doesn't let you create an account.

About

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes

This app provides comprehensive protection for your online identity, safeguarding against identity theft, financial fraud, and various online threats. It offers features like account protection for social media and Google services, credit monitoring, and dark web monitoring to keep your personal information secure.

Highlights

Identity theft protection and restoration
Google account protection
Social media account protection
Credit monitoring
Dark web monitoring
Device protection

Features

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Protect your online identity with Cyrus by Malwarebytes - The All-In-One Identity Theft Protection App. Cyrus by Malwarebytes is the ultimate solution for digital safety, keeping you protected from identity theft, financial fraud, and online threats. Cyrus by Malwarebytes offers a range of features designed to provide comprehensive personal cybersecurity and identity protection. Here’s what you get by subscribing to Cyrus: > Identity theft protection and restoration to keep your identity safe and secure. > Google account protection for your Gmail, Drive, and YouTube accounts. > Instagram and Facebook account protection to safeguard your social media presence. > Credit monitoring with triple credit bureau reporting for your financial identity. > Dark web monitoring for your breached passwords and personal information, keeping you informed if your information is compromised. > Device protection for your iPhone to safeguard your personal data. With Cyrus by Malwarebytes, you can take back control of your digital life and enjoy peace of mind knowing that you’re protected by the best. Don’t take risks with your digital safety. Download Cyrus by Malwarebytes today and enjoy peace of mind wherever you go. Privacy Policy: https://cyrus.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Conditions: https://cyrus.app/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

VPNClient4 screens

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes at 4.2 against VPNClient's 3.0. Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 64 months). VPNClient's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VPNClient asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes has 882 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of VPNClient's written reviews are positive against 51% of Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VPNClient ships an update every 64 months, Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level

VPNClient versus Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	VPNClient	Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.0 (4 ratings)	4.2 (882 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	20.0% of reviews	50.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	4	882 — better
Update frequency	Every 64 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free — better	Subscription
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	41 MB	70 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	SpiderSilk Limited	Malwarebytes

Customer experience

VPNClient

All ratings3 ratings

Positive66.7%

Neutral0.0%

Negative33.3%

Written reviews75 reviews

Positive20.0%

Neutral2.7%

Negative77.3%

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes

All ratings882 ratings

Positive79.1%

Neutral4.8%

Negative16.1%

Written reviews170 reviews

Positive50.6%

Neutral1.8%

Negative47.6%

User reviews

VPNClient

From 4 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Connects quickly
👍 Simple UI
👍 Works as expected
👍 Small download file

Room to improve

❌ Does not connect
❌ Stops working
❌ Scam
❌ Waste of money
❌ App is broken

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes

From 882 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Direct communication with support
🚀 Helpful in recovering hacked accounts
🔒 Monitoring and security features
💡 Comprehensive account recovery process

Room to improve

🐛 Slow or no response from support
⏱️ Delayed account recovery process
💰 Difficult to cancel subscription
🤖 Automated responses instead of human support

Bugs and requests

VPNClient

Reported bugs

10 issues

Won't connect to servers
App logged out and won't accept password
App turns on but doesn't connect to privacy servers
Button doesn't work
App turns off after 5 seconds

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Instantly fails to connect
Client won't turn on
App doesn't even open
Stopped working after one day
Doesn't connect anymore

Requested features

3 requests

Make it free to use
Fix connection issues
Respond to customer support emails

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes

Reported bugs

2 issues

App unable to update to latest version
Inconsistent account monitoring functionality

Requested features

3 requests

24/7 live chat support
Faster response times from support
Easier subscription cancellation process

In-app purchases

None

VPNClient

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes

Subscriptions8

Cyrus Monthly Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Cyrus Monthly Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
Cyrus Monthly Plan$9.991 Month

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Cyrus Monthly Plan14 Days trial$9.991 Month
Annual Plan with trial7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Cyrus Annual Plan7 Days trial$69.991 Year
Cyrus Annual Plan$69.991 Year
Cyrus Annual Plan$99.991 Year

Questions

Is VPNClient free?

VPNClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes free?

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Which has better reviews, VPNClient or Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes?

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes is rated higher. VPNClient averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes averages 4.2 from 882 ratings.

Do VPNClient or Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes have ads?

Neither VPNClient nor Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes shows ads.

Which is updated more often, VPNClient or Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes?

VPNClient ships an update every 64 months, and Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes every 3 weeks. Most recently, VPNClient was updated on September 21, 2026 and Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes on September 24, 2026.