Dispersive Connect 42 vs Shadow Node dVPN Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dispersive Connect 42
This iOS client allows users to provision and monitor connection status for the VTC application. Ensure your client release matches the server release for optimal compatibility. It is designed for the 4.2.0 release of DVN.
- VTC application provisioning
- Connection status monitoring
- Client/server release matching
- iOS client for DVN 4.2.0
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The iOS client for the 4.2.0 release of DVN. This app can be used for provisioning and monitoring the connection status of the VTC application. Client release should match server release to work in tandem without any compatibility issues.
Shadow Node dVPN Lite
This app offers a decentralized VPN service using blockchain technology for enhanced online privacy and security. It employs the Xray Protocol for advanced obfuscation and a strict no-log policy to protect user data.
- Decentralized VPN network
- Blockchain technology integration
- Xray Protocol for obfuscation
- Strict no-log policy
- Strong encryption
- Enhanced online privacy and security
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Shadow Node dVPN Lite is a decentralized VPN built on blockchain technology that prioritizes your online privacy and security. Our network connects directly to decentralized servers without using third-party APIs, enhancing your protection. Featuring the advanced Xray Protocol – designed to strengthen your privacy with cutting-edge obfuscation techniques. The protocol provides enhanced security layers for users concerned about their online privacy while maintaining performance. Our decentralized servers and strict no-log policy ensure your browsing data stays private. The app uses strong encryption to protect your information even on unsecured public networks. With Shadow Node dVPN Lite, enjoy fast, secure, and private browsing with complete anonymity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dispersive Connect 42 at none against Shadow Node dVPN Lite's 2. Shadow Node dVPN Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 29 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Shadow Node dVPN Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Dispersive Connect 42 asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dispersive Connect 42 against 5.0 for Shadow Node dVPN Lite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively.
Dispersive Connect 42 ships an update every 29 months, Shadow Node dVPN Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dispersive Connect 42 | Shadow Node dVPN Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DISPERSIVE NETWORKS INC. | BEARD BROTHERS TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED |
Customer experience
Dispersive Connect 42
Shadow Node dVPN Lite
In-app purchases
Dispersive Connect 42
No in-app purchases
Shadow Node dVPN Lite
- 1 Month Premium Access$5.00
- 12 Months Premium Access$55.00
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