Pocket VPN vs ZapSplit VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket VPN
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Pocket VPN is a fast, secure VPN and proxy for iPhone. Protect your privacy with the modern WireGuard protocol, AES-256 encryption and a strict no-logs policy. Mask your IP address and stay safe on any Wi-Fi network – free to start, no sign-up needed. ONE TAP, FULLY PROTECTED Open Pocket VPN, tap connect, and you're protected. A built-in kill switch blocks traffic the moment the VPN connection drops, so nothing slips out while you reconnect. PRIVATE AND SECURE • AES-256 encryption – the standard banks use • No-logs policy – we don't track what you do, where you go or who you talk to online • DNS leak protection – your DNS queries stay inside the encrypted tunnel • Kill switch – blocks traffic if the VPN connection drops FAST, WITH WIREGUARD Pocket VPN runs on WireGuard, a modern and efficient VPN protocol. Servers across North America, Europe and Asia keep ping low. Smart Auto-Connect picks a fast server for you, or you can choose a location yourself. SAFE ON PUBLIC WI-FI Auto-connect secures you on untrusted networks at cafés, airports and hotels, so you never have to remember to switch it on. FREE TO START • No sign-up needed – create an account only if you want to sync devices • No bandwidth limits • Protects 1 device POCKET VPN PREMIUM • All premium server locations • Up to 6 devices on one account • Manage your plan and devices in one place HERE TO HELP Our support team is available 24/7. Reach us in the app or by email. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Pocket VPN Premium is an auto-renewing subscription that includes all premium server locations and up to 6 devices. • Monthly: $1.99 per month • Quarterly: $5.99 per 3 months • Annual: $19.99 per year Prices are in US dollars and may vary by country. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.getpocketvpn.com/privacy-policy
ZapSplit VPN
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ZapSplit VPN routes your iPhone's traffic through an encrypted tunnel to servers in multiple countries, so you can choose your exit location. WHAT YOU GET - One tap to connect, with automatic fastest-server selection - Pick an exit country or a specific server - Routing rules: send chosen domains or countries direct, blocked, or through a different exit - Data dashboard: your remaining allowance and the last 30 days of usage - Local network traffic such as AirPlay and printers stays on your network - Daily check-in and friend invites to earn free data OPTIONAL DATA SUBSCRIPTIONS Monthly auto-renewing subscriptions provide 100 GB, 500 GB or 1 TB of VPN data per subscription period. Every plan uses the same VPN features and server locations; paid plans increase your data allowance. Other active account allowances may also contribute to your total. Unused recurring data does not roll into the next period. Prices and billing periods are shown in the app for your App Store region before you confirm. Your Apple Account is charged at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in App Store subscriptions at least 24 hours before the current period ends; renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in App Store subscriptions. Restore purchases from the Data plans page using the same Apple Account and the original ZapSplit account. Deleting the app or your ZapSplit account does not cancel your subscription. DATA AND PRIVACY VPN usage is metered by total bytes per account, exit server and day. Production iOS builds use Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics for app analytics and diagnostics, including your random account ID. The app shows a data-use notice before you continue to its services. See our Privacy Policy for the information processed, purposes, sharing and your choices. Privacy Policy: https://app.zapsplit.info/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://app.zapsplit.info/legal/terms Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Sign in with Apple, Google, or email.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZapSplit VPN at 15.0 against Pocket VPN's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Pocket VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ZapSplit VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Pocket VPN | ZapSplit VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Arunachalam Kalimuthu | FLOWBOX LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Pocket VPN
- Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
- Quarterly Plan$5.993 Months
- Annual Plan$19.991 Year
ZapSplit VPN
- 100 GB Monthly$2.991 Month
- 500 GB Monthly$8.991 Month
- 1 TB Monthly$14.991 Month








