DefaultVPN vs ScrubCal
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.
ScrubCal
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ScrubCal: The Zero-Friction Shift Scanner Stop manually typing your work schedules. With ScrubCal, simply take a screenshot of your duty roster, and the app instantly converts it into Apple Calendar events. An included 'Perfect Scan Guide' ensures you get the most accurate results every time. Key Features & Benefits 100% Offline & Private: Powered by on-device processing. Your schedule data never leaves your iPhone, allowing it to work flawlessly even in dead zones or airplane mode. Smart Shift Parsing: Automatically recognizes date patterns and translates standard nursing shift codes (e.g., 'D' for Day, 'E' for Evening, 'N' for Night) into precise times. Secure Calendar Access: Employs a strict "write-only" protocol. It securely adds new shifts without ever reading, spying on, or modifying your existing calendar history. Zero-Login & Instant Sync: No accounts, email verifications, or paywalls. Open the app and sync your schedule in under 10 seconds. Night-Worker Friendly UI: Features a dynamic Dark Mode to minimize eye strain, paired with satisfying native iOS haptic feedback and animations. Focus on what truly matters. Stop typing your shifts manually and let ScrubCal do the heavy lifting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DefaultVPN at none against ScrubCal's shown. ScrubCal's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DefaultVPN ships an update every 4 weeks, ScrubCal weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DefaultVPN | ScrubCal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (58 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMNEZIA UNIPESSOAL LDA | SOOYOUNG KIM |
In-app purchases
DefaultVPN
No in-app purchases
ScrubCal
No in-app purchases









