DefaultVPN vs Sota Connect
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.
Sota Connect
This app provides a secure, encrypted network connection that remains stable even on unreliable public Wi-Fi. It features a simple interface for one-tap connection and disconnect, ensuring enhanced privacy and consistent performance.
- Encrypted connection
- Stable performance on unstable networks
- One-tap connect/disconnect widget
- Automatic endpoint selection
- Clean and intuitive interface
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Sota Connect is a secure connection client that establishes an encrypted session and keeps your connection stable across networks. Our core dynamically adapts to network changes, ensuring consistent performance even on unstable or public Wi-Fi. Key features • Clean and intuitive interface • One-tap connect and disconnect with our widget • Encrypted connection for improved privacy on public networks • Automatic endpoint selection for stable performance Get started • Open the app and sign in using your access key • Tap Connect to start the secure session. • View connection status in the app and use the Home Screen widget for quick connect/disconnect Note: Sota Connect is intended for users who already have an active access key for authentication. Contact Us: https://sotavpn.com/contact Privacy Policy: https://sotavpn.com/privacy-policy Terms Of Service: https://sotavpn.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sota Connect at 98% against DefaultVPN's 43%. Sota Connect also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 60). DefaultVPN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Sota Connect sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DefaultVPN asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sota Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sota Connect has 3.1K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of DefaultVPN's written reviews are positive against 98% of Sota Connect's.
DefaultVPN ships an update every 4 weeks, Sota Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DefaultVPN | Sota Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (60 ratings) | 4.9 (3.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | 97.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 60 | 3.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMNEZIA UNIPESSOAL LDA | Cat Connect |
Customer experience
DefaultVPN
Sota Connect
In-app purchases
DefaultVPN
No in-app purchases
Sota Connect
- Sota Connect — 30 days$3.99
- Sota Connect — 90 days$11.99
