DefaultVPN vs VPNET
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DefaultVPN
This is a free, open-source VPN client that requires a separate VPN configuration key to function. It prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally on the device and not collecting or transmitting personal information.
- Free open-source VPN client
- Requires VPN configuration key
- No personal data collection
- Local data storage
- Privacy-focused
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Default VPN is a free open-source VPN client. It is not a ready-made VPN service. To use it, a VPN configuration in the form of a key is required. Default VPN does not collect or transmit personal data. All data entered by users is stored locally on the device.
VPNET
This app acts as a client for connecting to user-managed VPN servers. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing multiple configurations, monitoring connections, and supports modern encryption. The application does not provide VPN services itself, placing responsibility on the user for server management and legal compliance.
- Manage multiple VPN configurations
- User-friendly server selection
- Real-time connection status
- Modern encryption support
- Automatic fastest server connection
- Client-side configuration processing
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VPNET is software—a VPN client designed exclusively for technical connection to servers whose configurations are provided and managed by the user. The application does not provide, sell, or distribute VPN services, network access, or server infrastructure in any form. The VPNET - Fast Proxy Client application is not a VPN access provider and does not own, control, or administer any VPN servers, proxy servers, or network nodes. The user independently: • adds and uses server configurations • selects a VPN provider or server • determines the purposes and methods of using the application • bears full responsibility for compliance with applicable local, national, and international laws VPNET is a mobile application that simplifies working with modern VPN connections thanks to its convenient interface, high performance, and advanced connection management capabilities. The application is designed for both technically trained and ordinary users who need a reliable and transparent tool for connecting to their own VPN configurations. Key features • Connect and manage multiple VPN configurations • User-friendly interface for selecting and switching servers • Real-time connection status monitoring • Support for modern encryption mechanisms • Automatic connection to the fastest server • Processing of expired configurations and subscriptions on the client side Confidentiality, stability, and responsibility VPNET does not collect or transmit user data. All information about connections and configurations is stored exclusively on the user's device and is not sent to external application servers. The application acts solely as a client. All issues related to connection stability, speed, server availability, and the quality of VPN access provided are the responsibility of the VPN provider or server used by the user. Privacy policy: https://vpnet-client.com/client-privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VPNET at 4.1 against DefaultVPN's 3.7. DefaultVPN's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 19%) and ratings volume (58 vs 18). 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.
VPNET holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of DefaultVPN's written reviews are positive against 19% of VPNET's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DefaultVPN ships an update every 4 weeks, VPNET fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DefaultVPN | VPNET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (58 ratings) | 4.1 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better | 18.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMNEZIA UNIPESSOAL LDA | Green Meadow Media |
Customer experience
DefaultVPN
VPNET
In-app purchases
DefaultVPN
No in-app purchases
VPNET
No in-app purchases
