HONEST vs BatVPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HONEST
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采用先进的4G,Wifi模块传输，用手机APP或者PC端进行1路、2路、4路（最多扩展到10路)等多路控制，液晶显示界面，带手动控制功能，循环定时开关功能，温湿度等多种传感器采集功能，采用远程升级功能，可在任何有通讯信号的地方利用手机进行远程工业开关控制。配置简单易懂，界面简洁，主机带液晶显示，温湿度采集、开关状态一目了然，实时心跳检测，断网及时提示，远程云端升级，不论是定制功能还是产品的升级功能都在云端进行升级换代，采用宽电压开关电源方案，可以从AC36V-400V之间任何电压都可以工作，做到了全电压覆盖，方便实用！
BatVPN
This app offers a highly performant and efficient VPN experience with advanced features like custom routing, ad blocking, and multiple protocol support. It provides real-time statistics and flexible node selection for optimal connectivity. Designed for ease of use with multiple language and theme options.
- Native technologies for maximum performance
- Ad blocking
- Custom routing rules
- Multiple protocol support (VLESS, Trojan, etc.)
- Real-time statistics dashboard
- Automatic and manual node selection
- iCloud synchronization
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Built with native technologies for maximum performance, a compact size, zero external dependencies, and exceptional battery efficiency. Sign in directly with your existing BatVPN account. Display subscription expiration date and online device count. Import nodes via subscription links. Statistics dashboard for real-time traffic, node status, and system resource usage. Supports Global Mode and Rule Mode. Automatic node selection based on network quality, or manually choose your preferred node. Batch latency testing with clear visual results, and tap any result to retest individually. Import configurations by QR code, subscription URL, or individual nodes. Supported protocols: VLESS, Trojan, Shadowsocks, SOCKS5, Naive, Hysteria2, AnyTLS. Supports proxy chaining. Multiple language support: Follow System, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Spanish, and Russian. Theme options: Follow System, Dark, and Light. Custom routing rules. Country-based routing. Ad blocking. iCloud synchronization.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BatVPN at fortnightly against HONEST's every 2 months. HONEST's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
HONEST ships an update every 2 months, BatVPN fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HONEST | BatVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henan Honest IOT Technology Co., Ltd | Bit Inc. |
In-app purchases
HONEST
No in-app purchases
BatVPN
No in-app purchases
