Comparison

GatewayVPN vs PsyMesh

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

Head to head
About

GatewayVPN

Secure your internet connection with a fast, private, and anonymous VPN. Protect your data on public Wi-Fi, access global content without restrictions, and enjoy unlimited bandwidth. Offers a 7-day free trial.

Highlights
  • Global VPN Servers
  • Strong Encryption with Kill Switch
  • Unlimited Bandwidth
  • WireGuard® Protocol
  • Cross-Device Access
  • Easy-to-use Interface
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Secure Your Internet with GatewayVPN Try it now with a 7-day free trial! GatewayVPN gives you fast, private, and secure access to the internet—wherever you are. Whether you're browsing, streaming, or using public Wi-Fi, protect your data and stay anonymous with one-tap VPN security. Top Features: - Global VPN Servers Connect to locations worldwide and access content without restrictions. - Strong Encryption Stay secure with strong VPN encryption and features like a built-in kill switch. - Unlimited Bandwidth Use all your favorite apps, stream in HD, and browse freely—no caps, ever. - WireGuard® Protocol Get faster, more reliable connections with modern, lightweight VPN technology. - Cross-Device Access Use one subscription across your supported devices. Why GatewayVPN? - Protect your online privacy. - Connect in seconds with smart server selection. - Clean, easy-to-use interface. - Friendly support when you need it. - A 7-day free trial gives you ample time to explore and test our VPN app. Download GatewayVPN and take control of your internet securely and privately with a VPN you can trust. Subscription Plans & Support: Choose an annual plan for the best value and save 33%, or select a flexible monthly plan. All plans include unlimited bandwidth and high-quality streaming. Privacy Policy: https://gatewayvpn.com/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://gatewayvpn.com/terms-of-services/

About

PsyMesh

Access the entire internet seamlessly with a private mesh network. Unique routing technology ensures fast, stable connections for gaming, streaming, and browsing without server switching. It's battery-efficient and includes a kill switch for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Global mesh network
  • Unique smart routing technology
  • Kill switch for IP leak prevention
  • Split tunneling for selective routing
  • Battery-efficient kernel-level implementation
  • Optimized for gaming and streaming
Features
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Turn on SmartRoute. Be local everywhere. PsyVPN is a private mesh network that picks the right country for every site on its own. Every site sees you as a local user. No manual switching: one tap, and the whole internet just works. HOW IT WORKS SmartRoute Our unique technology works like an autopilot: it finds the fastest path to each site and service automatically, so you don't have to pick a server. Mesh Network Our own transport protocol runs on a global mesh: thousands of tunnels combined into one private network. No overloaded servers, no "not available in your region". Kill Switch Wi-Fi dropped to LTE? An app tried to connect directly? Any traffic outside the VPN is blocked, so your real IP stays hidden. Split Tunneling Want certain sites to connect directly? Add them to exceptions and their traffic bypasses the tunnel. In 99% of cases, SmartRoute handles this on its own. Battery-Friendly Load is spread evenly across the mesh, and our kernel-level engine uses up to 90% less battery than popular VPN protocols. Gaming and Streaming Play, browse and stream in high quality — every service through its own country, with zero manual switching. ALL YOUR DEVICES One subscription for all platforms. Turn it on once. SmartRoute handles the rest. An active subscription is required to use the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://psyvpn.com/privacy

Screenshots

GatewayVPN4 screens
PsyMesh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: GatewayVPN at free with in-app purchases against PsyMesh's subscription. PsyMesh's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. GatewayVPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and PsyMesh sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GatewayVPN against 5.0 for PsyMesh. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GatewayVPN ships an update every 6 weeks, PsyMesh every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GatewayVPN versus PsyMesh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGatewayVPNPsyMesh
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextWave Creations LLCWaitrex LLC

Customer experience

GatewayVPN

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PsyMesh

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GatewayVPN

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • 6 Months Subscripton7 Days trial$59.996 Months
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$95.991 Year
6 purchases

PsyMesh

Subscriptions6
  • Lite Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Ultimate Monthly$39.991 Month
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  • Lite Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Ultimate Yearly$399.001 Year

Questions

Is GatewayVPN free?
GatewayVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PsyMesh free?
PsyMesh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GatewayVPN or PsyMesh?
GatewayVPN and PsyMesh are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do GatewayVPN or PsyMesh have ads?
Neither GatewayVPN nor PsyMesh shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GatewayVPN or PsyMesh?
GatewayVPN ships an update every 6 weeks, and PsyMesh every 4 days. Most recently, GatewayVPN was updated on November 5, 2026 and PsyMesh on October 31, 2026.

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