Comparison

TunnelBear vs CHiP Drip

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

Head to head
About

TunnelBear

Browse the internet privately and securely with this simple VPN app. It masks your IP address, encrypts your data, and bypasses censorship, allowing access to global content. Protect your online activity on public Wi-Fi and from trackers.

Highlights
  • Private and secure internet browsing
  • Masks IP address
  • Encrypts browsing data
  • Bypasses blocked websites and censorship
  • Access to servers in 48 countries
  • No logging policy
  • One-tap connection
Features
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TunnelBear is a simple VPN app that helps you browse the Internet privately and securely. TunnelBear changes your IP and protects your browsing data from online threats, letting you access your favourite websites and apps worldwide. Join over 45 million TunnelBear users who worry less about browsing on public WiFi, online tracking or blocked websites. TunnelBear is an incredibly simple app that can help you: • Change your perceived IP address to help keep your identity private • Reduce the ability of websites, advertisers and ISPs to track your browsing • Encrypt and secure your browsing traffic on public and private Wi-Fi networks • Get around blocked websites and network censorship • Connect to a lightning-fast private network with access to more than 48 countries Learn more about our features and the benefits of using TunnelBear today: https://www.tunnelbear.com/features HOW TUNNELBEAR WORKS When you use TunnelBear, your data passes through our secure and encrypted VPN servers, changing your IP address and ensuring third parties can't intercept and see what you do online. Your browsing activity and personal information is kept private from hackers, advertisers, ISPs, or prying eyes. Connect to WiFi hotspots privately and securely to keep your data safe. Try TunnelBear for free with 2GB of browsing data every month, no credit card required. Get unlimited VPN data by purchasing one of our premium plans in the app. TUNNELBEAR FEATURES • One-tap to connect. So simple, even a bear could use it. • No logging policy ensures your browsing habits are private and secure. • Unlimited simultaneous connections. • Grizzly-grade security with strong AES-256 bit encryption by default. Weaker encryption isn’t even an option. • A VPN you can trust. The first consumer VPN to complete annual 3rd party, public security audits. • Bear speed +9. Use protocols like WireGuard for a fast and stable connection. • Access to over 5000 servers in 48 countries, physically located in the country you select. • Anti-censorship technologies sourced by researchers worldwide help keep your connection secure. PRIVACY POLICY Your browsing habits are personal and shouldn't be trusted to just anyone. TunnelBear has a strict no-logging policy and is proud to be the first VPN service in the world to be independently audited by a 3rd party. • You can read our simple and easy-to-understand Privacy Policy here: https://www.tunnelbear.com/privacy-policy • You can read our Term of Service here: https://www.tunnelbear.com/terms-of-service SUBSCRIPTIONS • Subscribe on a monthly or annual basis to receive unlimited data for the duration of the subscription. • Payment will be charged at time of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Renewal Policy: https://www.tunnelbear.com/autorenew-policy CONTACT US Is your Bear misbehaving? Let us know: https://www.tunnelbear.com/support ABOUT TUNNELBEAR We think the Internet is a much better place when everyone can browse privately, and browse the same Internet as everyone else. Our award winning applications have appeared on Lifehacker, Macworld, TNW, HuffPost, CNN and The New York Times. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, TunnelBear is available everywhere. Privacy. For everyone. WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING “TunnelBear excels in trustworthiness and transparency, and it offers fast, reliable connections, easy-to-use applications on every major platform, and handy features for unstable connections.” - Wirecutter “TunnelBear is an elegant, easy mobile VPN that keeps you safe.” - Lifehacker “The app is bursting with charm, but it also delivers security at a good price.” - PCMag “All you have to do is turn the switch to “ON” and you are protected.” - WSJ “TunnelBear, the gorgeous VPN app that wants to bring online privacy to everyone.” - VentureBeat

About

CHiP Drip

This platform connects users across physical and digital realms, offering a unified experience for creators, customers, salons, and brands. It facilitates building real connections within communities and beyond.

Highlights
  • Unified physical and digital experiences
  • Connects creators, customers, salons, and brands
  • Facilitates real connections
  • Beauty-tech platform
  • One-tap access
Features
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CHiP is a beauty-tech platform from New York Culture Club that unifies who you are across physical and digital experiences. One tap opens your world — for creators, customers, salons, and brands building real connection in the city and beyond.

Screenshots

TunnelBear4 screens
CHiP Drip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CHiP Drip at 100% against TunnelBear's 59%. CHiP Drip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). TunnelBear's advantage is ratings volume (85K vs 1) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). 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. TunnelBear sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. CHiP Drip asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CHiP Drip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TunnelBear has 85K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of TunnelBear's written reviews are positive against 100% of CHiP Drip's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TunnelBear versus CHiP Drip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTunnelBearCHiP Drip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (85K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#112 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTunnelBear, LLCOku Akpabio

Customer experience

TunnelBear

All ratings85,165 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews2,549 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative34.1%

CHiP Drip

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TunnelBear

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing and freezing issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching networks
  • Subscription and data management problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • More server locations and options to choose from
  • Automatic reconnection when connection drops
  • Ability to bypass streaming service restrictions

CHiP Drip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TunnelBear

Subscriptions10
  • Unlimited data for any 5 devices$6.991 Month
  • Giant$7.991 Month
  • Monthly - 8.99$8.991 Month
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  • Giant Tunnelbear$9.991 Month
  • Monthly - 10.99$10.991 Month
  • Monthly - 11.99$11.991 Month
  • Black Friday Cyber Monday$47.991 Year
  • Grizzly$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited data for any 5 devices$49.991 Year
  • Grizzly Tunnelbear$59.991 Year
None

CHiP Drip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TunnelBear free?
TunnelBear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CHiP Drip free?
CHiP Drip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TunnelBear or CHiP Drip?
CHiP Drip is rated higher. TunnelBear averages 4.7 out of 5 from 85K ratings, while CHiP Drip averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TunnelBear or CHiP Drip have ads?
Neither TunnelBear nor CHiP Drip shows ads.

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