Comparison

VanyaVPN vs Chapka

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

Head to head
About

VanyaVPN

A Shadowsocks VPN client designed to work in Russia. Easily add VPN connection keys using QR codes for secure and private internet access.

Highlights
  • Shadowsocks VPN client
  • Works in Russia
  • QR code key import
  • Secure internet access
  • Private browsing
Features
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VanyaVPN is your personal VPN in 180+ countries. Connect with one tap: the app chooses the route and the protocol for you. • Start right away without registration, or sign in with Apple, email, Telegram or a one-time code. • Modern protocols (VLESS + REALITY, Shadowsocks), chosen automatically. • Several routes per location: the app picks the fastest one and switches by itself if a route stops working. • Change location in one tap: Fastest, Previous or any of 180+ countries. • Find working server: the app re-tests the server, gets new IP addresses and turns on multihop if needed. • Split tunneling: choose the sites and IP addresses that open without the VPN. • No limits on traffic or devices. Share your account with your family: sign in on another device or on Apple TV with a one-time code. • Statistics, a service status card, light and dark themes, 66 interface languages. Locations: 180+ countries, from Germany, the Netherlands and Finland to the US, Japan and Brazil. Servers with 10 Gbit/s ports in 40+ countries. Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, plus apps for Windows, Linux and other devices. One account works on all of them. Support 24/7: chat in the app, Telegram and email support@vanyavpn.app. Subscription terms VanyaVPN offers auto-renewable subscriptions for 1 month, 6 months and 1 year. New subscribers may get a free trial; its length is shown before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your Apple Account settings (Settings > your name > Subscriptions). Deleting the app does not cancel the subscription. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://vanyavpn.com/app-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://vanyavpn.com/app-terms-of-service

About

Chapka

This application allows users to create and manage a personal virtual network environment. It provides tools for configuring network settings and connecting components within a chosen operational mode. The service is designed for users who need flexible control over their virtual network setup.

Highlights
  • Create and manage personal virtual spaces
  • Configure logical network environments
  • Customize network parameters
  • Connect available components
  • Flexible network configuration control
Features
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Чапку не нужно постоянно включать и выключать. Всё уже настроено: включите её один раз и пользуйтесь интернетом как обычно. Умная сеть автоматически подбирает подходящий маршрут для разных сайтов и сервисов. Чапка остаётся включённой, поэтому вам не приходится возвращаться в приложение и постоянно менять настройки. Возможности Чапки: • Работает без ручной настройки маршрутов • Автоматически выбирает подходящий маршрут • Поддерживает скорость соединения до 250 Мбит/с • Не требует постоянных включений и переключений • Предлагает дополнительные режимы для отдельных сценариев Чапка предоставляет персональную инфраструктуру для управления сетевым соединением. Основная конфигурация уже настроена, а при необходимости пользователь может выбрать другой режим работы. Фактическая скорость зависит от устройства, качества исходного интернет-соединения, местоположения и текущей нагрузки на инфраструктуру. Используя Чапку, соблюдайте применимое законодательство и правила сторонних сервисов.

Screenshots

VanyaVPN4 screens
Chapka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chapka at 100% against VanyaVPN's 34%. Chapka also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). VanyaVPN's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chapka holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VanyaVPN has 3.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of VanyaVPN's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chapka's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VanyaVPN ships an update every 2 months, Chapka every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VanyaVPN versus Chapka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVanyaVPNChapka
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.9K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKONDAKOV&GORIN LLCRumeev Ilya Vladimirovich, IP

Customer experience

VanyaVPN

All ratings3,914 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews545 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative61.7%

Chapka

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

VanyaVPN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • VPN fails to connect on certain networks
  • Inconsistent performance across different server locations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add a quick toggle for VPN in the notification shade
  • Provide more detailed usage statistics
  • Improve compatibility with older devices

Chapka

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VanyaVPN

No in-app purchases

None

Chapka

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VanyaVPN free?
VanyaVPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chapka free?
Chapka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VanyaVPN or Chapka?
Chapka is rated higher. VanyaVPN averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Chapka averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do VanyaVPN or Chapka have ads?
Neither VanyaVPN nor Chapka shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VanyaVPN or Chapka?
VanyaVPN ships an update every 2 months, and Chapka every 2 days. Most recently, VanyaVPN was updated on October 27, 2026 and Chapka on October 24, 2026.

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