OpenVPN Connect vs PQI iConnect+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Secure VPN tunneling
- AES-256 encryption & TLS 1.3
- MDM-friendly configuration
- Device posture checks
- Seamless split-tunneling
- Kill switch protection
- MFA authentication support
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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.
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
OpenVPN Connect ships an update every 4 months, PQI iConnect+ every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | OpenVPN Connect | PQI iConnect+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (40K ratings) — better | 2.1 (30 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews — better | 17.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40K — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #170 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OpenVPN Inc. | Power Quotient International Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
OpenVPN Connect
PQI iConnect+
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
OpenVPN Connect
No in-app purchases
PQI iConnect+
No in-app purchases









