Comparison

Linsoc vs UmiVPN

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

Head to head
About

Linsoc

This tool allows users to change their IP address and encrypt data transmissions. It supports Socks5 and IKEv2 protocols, simplifying secure connections with account login.

Highlights
  • IP address modification
  • Data encryption
  • Socks5 protocol support
  • IKEv2 protocol support
  • Account-based login
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A proxy and IPSec tool, after connecting, the user can change the ipaddress and encrypt the transmitted data. Have Socks5 and IKEv2 protocols, use Linsoc account to log in, no need to set server connection parameters.

About

UmiVPN

Enhance your online privacy and security with advanced protocols for a stable and unique internet experience. Offers intelligent server selection and an open-source core for greater transparency and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Cutting-edge and proprietary VPN protocols
  • Advanced routing modes (e.g., CN mode)
  • Automated best server selection
  • Open-source core (VX-core)
  • Low memory and CPU usage
  • Enhanced privacy and security
Features
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UmiVPN is a VPN software that makes your Internet experience more private and secure. It uses multiple cutting-edge protocols such as Hysteria2 and our proprietary protocols that provide better stability and unique experience. UmiVPN is designed to be used in China, it might not function well in some countries. UmiVPN provides free plan for everyone, with 3GB data every month. For paid users, data is unlimited, more locations and modes can be selected. UmiVPN not only provide a traditional mode that route all your network traffic to VPN servers like other ordinary VPN providers, but also provide advanced modes that suit your specific needs, such as CN mode, which will cleverly route the network requests with destinations other than China to VPN servers. This mode will make you have a much better expierince when you are are traveling in China, because you will have almost zero loss in speed when you accessing local apps or websites. In addition, we also have a automated system to always select the best server for you. When you are experiencing low Internet speed, our system will detect that and switch you to a server with better connectivity automatically. You do not need to reopen app to find a optimal server manually. UmiVPN uses a fully open-source core developed by us: VX-core which features in low memory usage, CPU usage and advanced functionality. Majority source code of our app is disclosed public, which could provide better reassurance and security compared to other fully close-source VPN apps. By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement: "https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula", our Term of Service: "https://www.umivpn.com/terms" and our Privacy Policy: "https://www.umivpn.com/privacy".

Screenshots

Linsoc2 screens
UmiVPN2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linsoc at none against UmiVPN's 2. Linsoc also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. UmiVPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Linsoc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Linsoc against 4.7 for UmiVPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linsoc ships an update every 4 days, UmiVPN weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linsoc versus UmiVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinsocUmiVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.7 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings613 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB118 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLinkwill Co Ltd5V Network

Customer experience

Linsoc

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

UmiVPN

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Linsoc

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

UmiVPN

Subscriptions2
  • Air3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Air3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Linsoc free?
Linsoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UmiVPN free?
UmiVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linsoc or UmiVPN?
Linsoc is rated higher. Linsoc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while UmiVPN averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do Linsoc or UmiVPN have ads?
Neither Linsoc nor UmiVPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linsoc or UmiVPN?
Linsoc ships an update every 4 days, and UmiVPN weekly. Most recently, Linsoc was updated on October 4, 2026 and UmiVPN on October 9, 2026.

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