Comparison

Nettica vs Duality

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

Head to head
About

Nettica

This app provides a secure and private VPN service with cross-platform compatibility and end-to-end encryption. It offers features like video and text chat within the VPN, screen sharing, and customizable server options. Users can also create and manage their own WireGuard VPN networks.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Video and text chat within VPN
  • Screen sharing
  • Customizable server options
  • WireGuard network management
  • VPN on-demand (Apple only)
Features
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Nettica's VPN Service is a modern service tailored to your needs. You authenticate with our service using your existing Apple, Google, or Microsoft account. You can share the service with friends and family. We offer great subscription options on both a monthly and yearly basis. Get two months free with Core or Premium service! Save even more with our Pro plan! You can cancel at any time. Fall in love with our latest feature: video and text chat. Make calls between devices in the VPN. - Cross platform - Screen sharing - Pan-and-zoom video feed - Send texts as push notifications - End-to-end encryption - Peer-to-peer connections Fully integrated with system APIs for a seamless experience. Privacy first - leave no trace. Conference rooms (group chat) available with our Relay and Tunnel service, or with a Linux or Windows Nettica VPN Agent. Our service is fully customizable and available on all platforms. This app includes an exclusive, Apple-only feature: VPN on-demand! It'll automatically turn your VPN on or off based on your choices and your current Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity. Do you have your own domain? You can run your own server and authenticate with it using your Google or Microsoft service, and access it within the app: just long-press the login menu item to change servers. Create and manage your own WireGuard VPN networks for free from inside the app. Pay when you need our infrastructure. Enterprise and business plans available. Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://nettica.com/privacy-policy/

About

Duality

This app provides secure and private internet access with features like split tunneling and custom routing. It allows users to control which apps and websites use the VPN, ensuring fast local speeds while maintaining overall protection. Offers a free starting point with premium options for enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Free VPN access
  • Split tunneling
  • Kill switch with DNS leak protection
  • GeoIP routing (Premium)
  • Strict no-logs policy
  • Traffic monitoring and alerts
  • Local network access
Features
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Duality - VPN & Proxy gives you fast, secure, and private internet access — completely free to start. Whether you're browsing on public Wi-Fi, working remotely, or simply want peace of mind, Duality keeps your data protected and your connection fast. What makes Duality different? Split tunneling and custom routing. Choose which apps and websites go through the VPN and which connect directly. Exclude local traffic within your own country for blazing-fast local speeds while keeping full VPN protection for everything else. With GeoIP routing (Premium), you get intelligent, location-aware connections that optimize both speed and privacy. Features: • Free VPN — no complicated setup, connect in seconds • Kill switch with DNS leak protection — your real IP stays hidden, always • Split tunneling — route only the traffic you choose through the VPN • GeoIP routing (Premium) — smart, location-based server selection • Strict no-logs policy — we never track, store, or sell your activity • Up to 5 devices on Basic, unlimited on Premium • Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Face ID and biometric authentication for quick, secure access • Traffic monitoring and alerts — stay informed about your data usage • Local network access while connected — use printers, smart home devices, and more • One-tap connection — get protected instantly • Unlimited speed, no throttling — stream, download, and browse without limits Flexible plans to fit your needs: • Free — try Premium features free for 7 days • Basic — protect up to 5 devices with full VPN features • Premium — unlimited devices, GeoIP routing, and priority support • Lifetime option available for the best long-term value Download Duality - VPN & Proxy today and take control of your online privacy. Fast, free, and built for the way you browse. App is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nettica4 screens
Duality4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nettica at 4.5 against Duality's 3.7. Nettica also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, 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. Nettica sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Duality sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nettica holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nettica ships an update weekly, Duality fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nettica versus Duality: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetticaDuality
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNettica CorporationFundamental Projects S.L.R.

Customer experience

Nettica

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Duality

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Nettica

Subscriptions5
  • VPN Core (monthly)$1.991 Month
  • VPN Premium (monthly)$4.991 Month
  • VPN Core (yearly)$19.991 Year
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  • VPN Premium (yearly)1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • VPN Pro (yearly)$99.991 Year
7 purchases

Duality

Subscriptions4
  • Basic subscription$5.991 Month
  • Premium for 1 month7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Basic yearly subscription$23.991 Year
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  • Premium for 1 year7 Days trial$36.991 Year
One-time3
  • Bandwidth of 15GB$1.99
  • Package of 70GB$3.99
  • Package of 150GB$8.99

Questions

Is Nettica free?
Nettica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duality free?
Duality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nettica or Duality?
Nettica is rated higher. Nettica averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Duality averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Nettica or Duality have ads?
Neither Nettica nor Duality shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nettica or Duality?
Nettica ships an update weekly, and Duality fortnightly. Most recently, Nettica was updated on November 4, 2026 and Duality on November 5, 2026.

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