DawnVPN vs Element VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DawnVPN
This application offers online privacy protection and network acceleration through a VPN service. It aims to provide a convenient and fast internet browsing experience for all users. The developers are committed to continuous improvement and user feedback.
- Online privacy protection
- Network acceleration
- Convenient internet browsing
- Fast internet speeds
- Continuous improvement
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Networks change. Cafés, hotels, airports, and cellular handoffs shouldn’t force you to worry every time you go online. DawnVPN gives you a simple, one-tap encrypted connection for everyday browsing and work. What you get One-tap connect with clear status Smart split routing to keep things snappy where it matters Remembers the goal: stay usable when your network path changes Multilingual UI In-app account deletion Great for Public Wi‑Fi Travel and remote work Anyone who wants a cleaner, more private default for daily traffic
Element VPN
Access websites and mobile apps securely from your iOS device with fast VPN nodes. Protect your online privacy and stay safe while browsing.
- Fast VPN nodes
- Secure browsing
- Access websites
- Access mobile apps
- iOS device support
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Get VPNAPP to access websites and mobile apps from your iOS device using fast VPN nodes. Stay safe and secure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DawnVPN at 87% against Element VPN's 0%. DawnVPN also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (125 vs 1). Element VPN's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. DawnVPN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Element VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DawnVPN holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DawnVPN has 125 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of DawnVPN's written reviews are positive against 0% of Element VPN's.
DawnVPN ships an update every 3 weeks, Element VPN every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DawnVPN | Element VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (125 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 125 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TinyStone INC | ELEMENT 63, OOO |
Customer experience
DawnVPN
Element VPN
In-app purchases
DawnVPN
- VIP monthly membership$4.991 Month
Element VPN
- Subscribe with trial7 Days trial$7.497 Days
- Element VPN subscribe$7.497 Days
