Comparison

Cytex Authenticator vs VPN PILOT

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

Head to head
About

Cytex Authenticator

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Cytex provides support for multifactor authentication (MFA) for registered Cytex users. MFA is required to be turned on by almost all enterprise IT departments. Cytex Authenticator protects Cytex users with simple, powerful, access security by using multi-factor authentication. Cytex Secure is the part of the Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) offering by Cytex. Using a cryptographically secure protocol (Wireguard), Cytex enables users to create secure peer to peer connections between devices without relying on antiquated VPNs. Cytex2FA provides the identity management piece of the ZTNA.

About

VPN PILOT

This app provides a secure and private internet connection with unlimited data and bandwidth. It offers a simple one-tap connection to a VPN service, protecting your online security. The service supports up to six devices with a registered account and is available for iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Unlimited data and bandwidth
  • No ads or registration required
  • No user logs saved
  • One-tap VPN connection
  • Protects security and privacy
  • Supports 6 devices per account
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Features: - Unlimited data, Unlimited bandwidth - No Ads., No registration or login required - No Log is saved from any users - Simple, one tap connect to VPN service on AWS Cloud - Protect your security and privacy - Support for 6 devices with registered account - Support iOS 11.0 or above for Apple devices (iPhone, iPad) - Offer - weekly, monthly and quarterly subscriptions. iTunes trial and subscription detail through auto-renewing subscription: - 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, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription No Log Policy: *When the user is in normal use, we will not log any logs related to the user. *Only when the user actively fails to connect the connection (requires the user to click the "Connect Support" button), we will collect the necessary user connection failure log. *The connection failure log collected is limited to the success rate of our technical engineers to improve the VPN connection, and will not be shared with any individual or organization. Privacy Policy: https://vpn-pilot.com/Privacy-Policy.html Terms of Use: https://vpn-pilot.com/Term-of-Use.html

Screenshots

Cytex Authenticator4 screens
VPN PILOT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cytex Authenticator at none against VPN PILOT's 3. Cytex Authenticator also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 17 months). VPN PILOT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. VPN PILOT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Cytex Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cytex Authenticator ships an update every 8 months, VPN PILOT every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Cytex Authenticator versus VPN PILOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCytex AuthenticatorVPN PILOT
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroadstone Technologieseb-suite limited

In-app purchases

None

Cytex Authenticator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

VPN PILOT

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Monthly 3-Day Free$7.991 Month
  • 3 Months - 3 Days Free$19.993 Months

Questions

Is Cytex Authenticator free?
Cytex Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VPN PILOT free?
VPN PILOT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cytex Authenticator or VPN PILOT have ads?
Neither Cytex Authenticator nor VPN PILOT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cytex Authenticator or VPN PILOT?
Cytex Authenticator ships an update every 8 months, and VPN PILOT every 17 months. Most recently, Cytex Authenticator was updated on October 27, 2026 and VPN PILOT on October 20, 2026.

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