Comparison

Smartnet vs MATE VPN

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

Head to head
About

Smartnet

This application offers high-speed internet services in Tripoli and its surrounding areas. It aims to provide reliable connectivity for users in the region.

Highlights
  • High-speed internet
  • Service in Tripoli
  • Suburban coverage
  • Reliable connectivity
Features
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smartnet currently provides High Speed Internet in Tripoli and the suburbs

About

MATE VPN

Secure your internet connection with fast speeds and robust privacy. Easily encrypt all your online activity, stay safe on public Wi-Fi, and access a vast global server network. Protect your entire home network by installing it on your router.

Highlights
  • Turbo-speed VPN connection
  • No-log privacy policy
  • One-tap connection
  • Public Wi-Fi security
  • Thousands of global servers
  • Router-level encryption
  • Reliable and stable connection
Features
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Why MATE VPN? TURBO SPEEDS Our modern solution based on the fast VPN service protocol gives you VPN connection speeds that are hard to beat. IDEAL FOR PRIVACY We don’t track and store your activity online. Therefore, we can’t give your data away – even if someone asks. And we have two independent audits to prove it! AS EASY AS 1-2-3 Download, login, and connect – that’s it! With MATE VPN, one tap is enough to encrypt your whole traffic. You can also set the app to connect automatically and enjoy full peace of mind. STAY SAFE ON PUBLIC WI-FI Found a cozy café with a Wi-Fi hotspot, but it’s unsecured? Don’t give up just yet! Use MATE VPN and hide your online activities from snoopers and hackers. THOUSANDS OF SERVERS Lightning-fast VPN protocols sure help, but our vast server network is there to do the heavy lifting. With 5500+ servers in 60 countries, the perfect one is always just a tap away. Click “Quick Connect,” and you’re all set! (Note: Global proxy feature requires premium access.) ENCRYPT EVERYTHING How would you like to protect your whole home with one app? Install MATE VPN on your Wi-Fi router and enjoy a private internet connection on every connected device in your home. RELIABLE SERVICE Unlike a proxy server or the Tor browser, MATE VPN will not only hide your IP. It will also encrypt your traffic and maintain a stable connection with speeds that are hard to match. Automatic Renewal The payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of your selected subscription. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your App Store Account Settings. You are welcome to read MATE VPN Terms of Service and Privacy Policy here: Privacy Policy: https://as.matrixmobile.net/static/xy-ios/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://as.matrixmobile.net/static/xy-ios/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Smartnet4 screens
MATE VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smartnet at none against MATE VPN's 10. Smartnet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). MATE VPN's advantage is ratings volume (8.7K vs 3). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MATE VPN sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Smartnet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smartnet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MATE VPN has 8.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Smartnet versus MATE VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartnetMATE VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (8.7K ratings)
Positive reviews—77.9% of reviews
Number of ratings38.7K — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB142 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSmartnet Information Technology CompanyMATRIX MOBILE PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Smartnet

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MATE VPN

All ratings8,609 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews556 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Smartnet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MATE VPN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More server locations
  • Improved stability and reliability

In-app purchases

None

Smartnet

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

MATE VPN

Subscriptions9
  • VIP Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • VIP Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • VIP Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • VIP Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • VIP Weekly$9.997 Days
  • VIP Weekly7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • VIP Yearly$24.991 Year
  • VIP Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • VIP Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Smartnet free?
Smartnet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MATE VPN free?
MATE VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smartnet or MATE VPN?
Smartnet is rated higher. Smartnet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MATE VPN averages 4.4 from 8.7K ratings.
Do Smartnet or MATE VPN have ads?
MATE VPN shows ads; Smartnet does not.

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