Comparison

DefaultVPN vs NoiseLens

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Free open-source VPN client
  • Requires VPN configuration key
  • No personal data collection
  • Local data storage
  • Privacy-focused
Features
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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.

About

NoiseLens

Features
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NoiseLens turns your iPhone or iPad into a clean, visual sound level meter for everyday environments. Open the app, grant microphone access, tap Start, and watch the estimated noise level around you change in real time. Use NoiseLens at home, in the office, in cafes, near traffic, at events, or anywhere you want a quick sense of how loud the environment feels. KEY FEATURES Live dB Meter See an estimated sound level reading with large, readable numbers designed for quick checks. Real-Time Waveform Follow the sound visually with a smooth live chart and animated sound energy. Minimum, Average, and Peak Track min, average, and max values during each measurement session. Noise Categories Understand whether the environment is quiet, comfortable, busy, loud, or very loud. Session History Save measurements, compare places, and review previous sound sessions later. Privacy-First Audio Processing Audio is processed on your device. NoiseLens does not upload raw audio or require an account. Designed for iPhone and iPad A polished dark interface with bright acoustic visuals, readable charts, and smooth controls. IMPORTANT NoiseLens estimates sound levels using your device microphone. Results can vary depending on device model, microphone condition, case, distance from the sound source, environment, and calibration. NoiseLens is not a certified professional sound level meter and should not be used for legal, workplace safety, medical, or compliance measurements.

Screenshots

DefaultVPN4 screens
NoiseLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

DefaultVPN and NoiseLens are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DefaultVPN versus NoiseLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefaultVPNNoiseLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (58 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAMNEZIA UNIPESSOAL LDAEpic Star LLC

In-app purchases

None

DefaultVPN

No in-app purchases

None

NoiseLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DefaultVPN free?
DefaultVPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoiseLens free?
NoiseLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DefaultVPN or NoiseLens have ads?
Neither DefaultVPN nor NoiseLens shows ads.

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