Comparison

Encrypt.me vs PairVPN

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

Head to head
About

Encrypt.me

This app provides a simple and secure way to protect your online data, especially on public Wi-Fi. It automatically secures your connection when you use untrusted networks, offering peace of mind for your on-the-go activities. Enjoy effortless online security with a minimal interface and cloud-synced preferences across your devices.

Highlights
  • Auto-secure on untrusted networks
  • Effortless online security management
  • Cloud-synced preferences
  • Data encryption
  • Minimal user interface
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Encrypt.me keeps you safe on public Wi-Fi with no fiddling or fuss. With Encrypt.me's auto-secure feature, you don't even need to remember that you have Encrypt.me -- just connect to that coffee shop, or airport, or hotel, or conference Wi-Fi and trust that Encrypt.me's got your back. Encrypt.me empowers our users to have total security on what matters most to them - their data on-the-go. We create innovative and award-winning apps that are as powerful as the clients we serve. Finally, peace of mind while on-the-go allowing you more time to focus on what matters most. If you're working at your favorite coffee shop, on-the-go at an Airbnb or home we help protect your data. We encrypt our user's data contribute to preventing hackers and ISPs from reading your data. What else is cool about Encrypt.me? So much: - With a beautiful, minimal user interface and quick access to all the important controls, Encrypt.me makes it effortless to manage your online security. - Encrypt.me knows which networks you trust, and which you don't... and Encrypt.me automatically secures your connection when you use an untrusted network. - All of your preferences are cloud synced to all of your devices: iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches, and Macs. As always, we welcome your comments and feedback and, yes, even your bug reports. To get in touch, send us an email: hello@encrypt.me -- we are here to help, so please do say hello!

About

PairVPN

Easily transform any device into your personal VPN server. Connect securely from anywhere, protecting your internet usage on public Wi-Fi and enabling remote access to your home or office network. Enjoy privacy and security without complex setup.

Highlights
  • Personal VPN server on any device
  • Patented connection technology
  • Remote access to home/office networks
  • Secure public Wi-Fi usage
  • Peer-to-peer device tunneling
  • No personal data collection
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- Your own VPN server, on any device! As easy as installing a mobile app, PairVPN can turn any phone, tablet, or computer into your personal VPN Server. The technology is so innovative that it was actually patented! Just run the PairVPN app on your connecting device and your server device, pair them once and connect from anywhere. No setup or configuration needed. - Many uses of PairVPN: Remote Access to Home/Office Networks Allow full Internet connections anywhere you go Protect from snooping on untrustworthy public Internet Secure your network usage over public WiFi Establish a peer-to-peer tunnel between any two devices on the Internet - Privacy is a certainty: PairVPN is designed in a way that no personal information, password, or security keys are collected or stored remotely. The pairing process ensures your connections stay secure and anonymous even from us. Also unlike normal VPN services, we have no access to your network activities by design. - Security with ease For remote access, large corporations can afford to hire network specialists to set up dedicated VPN servers and firewalls. This will not be realistic for many home or small office networks, which may not even have a fixed public IP. The PairVPN app offers simplified security configuration and does not require changing firewall or setting up accounts. By allowing only paired clients to connect it also greatly hardens security.

Screenshots

Encrypt.me4 screens
PairVPN3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PairVPN at none against Encrypt.me's 3. PairVPN also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Encrypt.me's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 539). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. Encrypt.me sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PairVPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Encrypt.me against 4.6 for PairVPN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encrypt.me has 5.7K ratings behind it against 539, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Encrypt.me's written reviews are positive against 68% of PairVPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encrypt.me ships an update every 2 months, PairVPN every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Encrypt.me versus PairVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncrypt.mePairVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.7K ratings)4.6 (539 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews68.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.7K — better539
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloak Holdings LLCMobile Company

Customer experience

Encrypt.me

All ratings5,719 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative40.7%

PairVPN

All ratings432 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative24.3%

User reviews

Encrypt.me

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Provides security on public WiFi
  • 👍 Automatic connection on untrusted networks
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 👍 Seamless integration across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 Buggy, crashes often
  • 🐛 Fails to detect network changes
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance
  • 💰 Expensive subscription

PairVPN

From 539 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Bypasses hotspot limits
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🚀 Provides fast internet speeds
  • 🚀 Works on multiple devices
  • 👍 Useful for remote work and gaming

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 🔋 Requires keeping device unlocked and app open
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy

Bugs and requests

Encrypt.me

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Certificate expiration issues
  • Inability to connect to home/trusted networks
  • Disconnects frequently, requires constant reconnection

Requested features

3 requests
  • Pause/resume VPN functionality
  • Improved compatibility with hotel/public WiFi logins
  • Ability to bypass VPN for specific apps or websites

PairVPN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Relay server needed but not running
  • DHCP wait issue
  • Fail to connect cloud server errors
  • Local connection errors

Requested features

5 requests
  • Background mode support
  • Automatic reconnect option
  • Dark mode
  • Multi-device support
  • Detailed error reporting

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Encrypt.me

One-time3
  • Week Pass$3.99
  • Month Pass$9.99
  • Year Pass$99.99
None

PairVPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encrypt.me free?
Encrypt.me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PairVPN free?
PairVPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Encrypt.me or PairVPN?
PairVPN is rated higher. Encrypt.me averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while PairVPN averages 4.6 from 539 ratings.
Do Encrypt.me or PairVPN have ads?
Encrypt.me shows ads; PairVPN does not.
Which is updated more often, Encrypt.me or PairVPN?
Encrypt.me ships an update every 2 months, and PairVPN every 10 days. Most recently, Encrypt.me was updated on September 28, 2026 and PairVPN on September 28, 2026.

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