BigBearVPN vs PathLive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BigBearVPN
This app provides a secure and anonymous internet connection, ensuring your online privacy. It offers stable connections with dedicated lines and real-time node updates. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.
- Dedicated lines for stable connection
- Complete anonymity
- No user logs stored
- Real-time node updates
- Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac
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Features Dedicated lines for stable connection, even during peak hours Complete anonymity to protect your privacy No user logs are stored Real-time node updates Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices Technical Support: Email: bigbear.global77@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://wiki-bigbearvpn.sodtool.com/en/other/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/minterms/
PathLive
Stream live content with a robust global network for dedicated bandwidth and IP addresses. This application enhances live broadcasting experiences.
- Live streaming capabilities
- Global SD-WAN network
- Dedicated bandwidth
- Dedicated IP address
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Do live streaming with the benefits of SCloud global SD-WAN network. Dedicated bandwidth and IP address.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PathLive at 4.4 against BigBearVPN's 2.8. PathLive also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (67% vs 40%). BigBearVPN's advantage is ratings volume (336 vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence 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. BigBearVPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PathLive asks for nothing beyond the download.
PathLive holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BigBearVPN has 336 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of BigBearVPN's written reviews are positive against 67% of PathLive's.
BigBearVPN ships an update every 3 weeks, PathLive every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BigBearVPN | PathLive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (336 ratings) | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 336 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Nawang Information Technology Co., Ltd. | Pathlive Limited |
Customer experience
BigBearVPN
PathLive
Bugs and requests
BigBearVPN
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to load ads
- Frequent disconnections
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Lower system requirements
- More reliable node connections
- Improved ad integration
- Consistent performance
PathLive
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BigBearVPN
- 60GB Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- 200GB Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
- 60GB of data, valid for one month.$3.99
- 消耗性VIP$3.99
PathLive
No in-app purchases
