Círculo vs Sentinel Shield dVPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Círculo
Connect with a trusted network of six individuals to share alerts and keep each other informed. Establish safety protocols and ensure your community stays updated on important events.
- Connect with a network of six peers
- Establish safety protocols
- Send and receive alerts
- Keep your circle informed
- Community-driven safety
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Círculo helps connect you to a reliable network of six peers. Establish protocols, send alerts and keep those in your circle informed. Safety starts with community.
Sentinel Shield dVPN
This decentralized VPN utilizes a blockchain network for enhanced privacy and security. It offers support for advanced protocols and integrated on-chain subscription management, providing a trustless, peer-to-peer connection.
- Decentralized blockchain network
- Peer-to-peer connection
- V2Ray and WireGuard protocol support
- Global node coverage
- On-chain subscription management
- Enhanced privacy and security
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Sentinel dVPN is a decentralized, blockchain-powered VPN application that provides unparalleled privacy and security. Unlike traditional VPNs, it uses a trustless, peer-to-peer network with thousands of community-hosted nodes. Key features include support for WireGuard, V2Ray, Amnezia, XRay and OpenVPN protocols, global coverage and integrated on-chain subscription management. Protect your internet activities without sacrificing speed or control. Credits for decentralized VPN service can be obtained via In-App purchases. Payment for DVPN credits will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Círculo at none against Sentinel Shield dVPN's 3. Círculo also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 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. Sentinel Shield dVPN sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Círculo asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Círculo against 5.0 for Sentinel Shield dVPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Círculo ships an update every 2 months, Sentinel Shield dVPN every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Círculo | Sentinel Shield dVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Postmodern Apps LLC | CAPYBARA PUBLISHING LTD |
Customer experience
Círculo
Sentinel Shield dVPN
In-app purchases
Círculo
No in-app purchases
Sentinel Shield dVPN
- 5000 credits$14.99
- 10000 credits$29.99
- 15000 credits$49.99
