Comparison

DawnVPN vs OutLink

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Online privacy protection
  • Network acceleration
  • Convenient internet browsing
  • Fast internet speeds
  • Continuous improvement
Features
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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

About

OutLink

This network proxy tool offers a secure and powerful way to connect to trusted servers, safeguarding your user data. It provides a simple yet effective solution for enhanced online privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Secure network proxy
  • Protect user data
  • Trusted server connection
  • Fast and reliable
  • Enhanced online privacy
Features
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Outlink is a native cross-platform proxy client for macOS and iOS, featuring 14+ proxy protocols and an exclusive P2P Overlay LAN — connect your devices into an encrypted private network across any network boundary. ■ Full Protocol Support Shadowsocks, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, TUIC, Hysteria, Hysteria 2, WireGuard (with AmneziaWG), SOCKS5, HTTP/HTTPS, plus cutting-edge protocols like AnyTLS, Masque, Mieru, and Sudoku — all in one app. ■ P2P Overlay LAN (Exclusive) An end-to-end encrypted virtual LAN built on WebRTC DataChannel. Your iPhone and Mac can communicate as if on the same local network — remote desktop, file sharing, LAN gaming, all without network boundaries. ■ Hybrid Mode Run proxy and overlay LAN simultaneously — browse freely while maintaining your private device network. ■ Remote Device Control Manage VPN on your other devices right from the app: start proxy, join LAN, activate hybrid mode, or wake sleeping devices. ■ Real-time Traffic Monitor Live upload/download speeds, active connection count, and per-connection details (domain, IP, protocol) at a glance. ■ Advanced Networking · TLS 1.3 / ECH Encrypted Client Hello / Reality concealment · WebSocket / HTTP/2 / gRPC / QUIC transports · SMUX multiplexing with Brutal congestion control · TCP Fast Open / Multipath TCP · IPv4 / IPv6 selection · GeoIP and custom rule-based routing ■ Native Experience macOS menu bar controls, sidebar navigation, launch at login; iOS tab bar with system-level VPN integration. One solution, all Apple platforms. ■ Premium Subscription Monthly, quarterly, and annual plans unlock curated proxy lines and additional device quotas. · Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase · Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period · Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period · Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings Privacy Policy: https://violet.playstone.info/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://violet.playstone.info/termsofuse.html

Screenshots

DawnVPN3 screens
OutLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OutLink at none against DawnVPN's shown. DawnVPN's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 67%) and ratings volume (125 vs 22). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. DawnVPN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and OutLink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DawnVPN against 4.5 for OutLink. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DawnVPN has 125 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of DawnVPN's written reviews are positive against 67% of OutLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DawnVPN ships an update every 3 weeks, OutLink every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DawnVPN versus OutLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDawnVPNOutLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (125 ratings) — better4.5 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings125 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB186 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTinyStone INCPLAYSTONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

DawnVPN

All ratings125 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%

OutLink

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DawnVPN

Subscriptions1
  • VIP monthly membership$4.991 Month
3 purchases

OutLink

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Membership Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Membership Quarterly7 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Premium Membership Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is DawnVPN free?
DawnVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OutLink free?
OutLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DawnVPN or OutLink?
DawnVPN is rated higher. DawnVPN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while OutLink averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.
Do DawnVPN or OutLink have ads?
DawnVPN shows ads; OutLink does not.
Which is updated more often, DawnVPN or OutLink?
DawnVPN ships an update every 3 weeks, and OutLink every 6 weeks. Most recently, DawnVPN was updated on October 23, 2026 and OutLink on October 24, 2026.

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