Comparison

OpenVPN Connect vs PQI iConnect+

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

Head to head
About

OpenVPN Connect

This official client app provides secure remote access to internal networks and cloud resources using a zero-trust VPN protocol. It ensures continuous verification for every access request, regardless of location. It requires a compatible OpenVPN business solution to function.

Highlights
  • Secure VPN tunneling
  • AES-256 encryption & TLS 1.3
  • MDM-friendly configuration
  • Device posture checks
  • Seamless split-tunneling
  • Kill switch protection
  • MFA authentication support
Features
Currently charting
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OpenVPN Connect is the official OpenVPN client app developed by OpenVPN Inc., the creators of the OpenVPN® protocol. Designed for use with OpenVPN’s zero-trust business VPN solutions, this app enables secure remote access to internal networks, cloud resources, and private applications. A zero-trust VPN is a virtual private network that requires continuous identity and device verification for every access request, adhering to the principle of 'never trust, always verify,' regardless of the user's location. IMPORTANT NOTE: This app does NOT include a built-in VPN service. It establishes an OpenVPN tunnel to a VPN server or service that is compatible with the OpenVPN protocol. It is meant for use with OpenVPN’s business Zero-trust VPN solutions: • Access Server (self-hosted) • CloudConnexa® (cloud-delivered) KEY FEATURES • Fast, secure VPN tunneling with OpenVPN protocol • Strong AES-256 encryption and TLS 1.3 support • MDM-friendly with a global configuration file • Device posture checks** • Import of connection profile with URL** • Captive Wi-Fi portal detection • Web authentication for SAML SSO support • HTTP proxy configuration • Seamless split-tunneling and auto-reconnect • Works over Wi-Fi, LTE/4G, 5G, and all mobile networks • Easy setup & import of .ovpn profiles • Kill switch for fail-safe protection • IPv6 and DNS leak protection • Support for certificate, username/password, external certificate, and MFA authentication ** Works with Access Server and CloudConnexa HOW TO USE OPENVPN CONNECT: Easily get connected by simply entering your organization’s URL and login — no complex setup required. BEST PAIRED WITH OPENVPN BUSINESS SOLUTIONS: • Access Server – Self-hosted zero-trust VPN software server with web-based administration, access control, clustering for horizontal scaling, flexible authentication methods, and zero-trust controls. • CloudConnexa® – Cloud-delivered Zero-Trust business VPN service offered from 30+ worldwide locations with ZTNA, application domain name routing, IPsec support for connecting networks, and advanced identity, device posture, and location context continuous checks. Trusted by Global Businesses: Over 20,000 organizations, including Salesforce, Target, Boeing, and others, rely on OpenVPN’s Zero-Trust VPN solutions.

About

PQI iConnect+

Organize and manage your iPhone photos and music with this versatile utility. It offers a photo viewer for backup, a music player with playlist generation, and robust file management capabilities including transfers to cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Photo organization and backup
  • Music playback with playlist generation
  • Intuitive file management
  • File transfer to Dropbox
  • Open-in functionality for other apps
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Introduction PQI iConnect+ is one of the most capable application on your iOS device. It allows you to organize photos from iPhone to external accessory. Features - Photo Viewer Tile view select to export photos for backup Short-key to instantly save photos into Camera Roll - Music Player SUPPORTS common format, such as AAC/AIF/MP4/M4A/MP3 Generates playlist of songs in the same folder - File Management Intuitive UI to manage files on iPhone/iPad Actions including Copy/Move/Delete/Rename File transfer between iOS devices and Dropbox Open-in allows user to open certain file type in another App

Screenshots

OpenVPN Connect4 screens
PQI iConnect+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OpenVPN Connect at 4.8 against PQI iConnect+'s 2.1. OpenVPN Connect also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 17%) and ratings volume (40K vs 30). PQI iConnect+'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

OpenVPN Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenVPN Connect has 40K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of OpenVPN Connect's written reviews are positive against 17% of PQI iConnect+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenVPN Connect ships an update every 4 months, PQI iConnect+ every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
OpenVPN Connect versus PQI iConnect+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenVPN ConnectPQI iConnect+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (40K ratings) — better2.1 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews — better17.1% of reviews
Number of ratings40K — better30
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#170 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenVPN Inc.Power Quotient International Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

OpenVPN Connect

All ratings40,383 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,555 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative45.9%

PQI iConnect+

All ratings30 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative63.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral12.2%
Negative70.7%

Bugs and requests

OpenVPN Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

PQI iConnect+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OpenVPN Connect

No in-app purchases

None

PQI iConnect+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenVPN Connect free?
OpenVPN Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PQI iConnect+ free?
PQI iConnect+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenVPN Connect or PQI iConnect+?
OpenVPN Connect is rated higher. OpenVPN Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while PQI iConnect+ averages 2.1 from 30 ratings.
Do OpenVPN Connect or PQI iConnect+ have ads?
Neither OpenVPN Connect nor PQI iConnect+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenVPN Connect or PQI iConnect+?
OpenVPN Connect ships an update every 4 months, and PQI iConnect+ every 2 months. Most recently, OpenVPN Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and PQI iConnect+ on October 24, 2026.

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