# OpenVPN Connect vs Captions Maker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenVPN Connect at none against Captions Maker's 3. OpenVPN Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (40K vs 1). Captions Maker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Captions Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. OpenVPN Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Captions Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenVPN Connect has 40K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OpenVPN Connect ships an update every 4 months, Captions Maker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenVPN Connect | Captions Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openvpn-connect/id590379981/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captions-maker-video-subtitle/id6584516495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OpenVPN Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/590379984) | [Dan Nguyen Ngoc Dan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460122113) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenVPN Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openvpn-connect/id590379981)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This official client app provides secure remote access to internal networks and cloud resources using a zero-trust VPN protocol. It requires a compatible VPN server or service and offers robust encryption and authentication methods for businesses.

**Highlights:** Secure VPN tunneling with OpenVPN protocol, AES-256 encryption and TLS 1.3 support, MDM-friendly global configuration, Device posture checks, Seamless split-tunneling and auto-reconnect, Kill switch for fail-safe protection, IPv6 and DNS leak protection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable VPN connection
- 🔒 Secure and trustworthy VPN client
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🌟 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and disconnects
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🤔 Confusing setup process for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issue after app update
- Profiles not working after app update
- Inability to connect to home network after update
- Slow performance and intermittent connectivity

**Requested features**

- Add support for Elliptic Curve Crypto
- Improve profile management and editing
- Integrate with iOS Files app for easier configuration
- Implement automatic reconnect and kill switch features


### Captions Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captions-maker-video-subtitle/id6584516495)

Easily create professional videos with engaging captions. Record or import footage, generate automatic subtitles, and customize their appearance. Enhance your videos with features like teleprompter mode, green screen removal, and audio boosting.

**Highlights:** Auto-generate subtitles, Teleprompter mode, Import SRT/VTT files, Multi-language translation, Subtitle customization, Green screen removal, Video resizing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Subtitles - Weekly Subs | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Subtitles - Monthly Subs | $5.99 | per month |
| Video Subtitles - Yearly Subs | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenVPN Connect free?

OpenVPN Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Captions Maker free?

Captions Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenVPN Connect or Captions Maker?

Captions Maker is rated higher. OpenVPN Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Captions Maker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OpenVPN Connect or Captions Maker have ads?

Captions Maker shows ads; OpenVPN Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenVPN Connect or Captions Maker?

OpenVPN Connect ships an update every 4 months, and Captions Maker fortnightly. Most recently, OpenVPN Connect was updated on November 11, 2026 and Captions Maker on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*