Comparison

Defyx vs NetGlance

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

Head to head
About

Defyx

This app provides secure and fast internet access with a focus on user privacy. It offers automatic setup, unlimited bandwidth, and end-to-end encryption to protect your data. The interface is clean and designed for ease of use, with features like Cloudflare DNS filtering for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Secure, high-speed connections
  • Automatic smart onboarding
  • Unlimited bandwidth, no throttling
  • Automatic best server selection
  • End-to-end data encryption
  • Strict no-logs policy
  • Cloudflare DNS filtering
Features
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Crafted for secure internet access, designed for everyone, everywhere Defyx is a privacy-first VPN app with user-friendly interaction, unique visual feedback, and upcoming AI-based security insights. Browse safely and protect your personal data with Defyx — a fast, modern, and easy-to-use VPN that puts your privacy first. Whether you're on public Wi-Fi or want extra peace of mind online, Defyx keeps your connection encrypted and private. Key Features: - Secure, high-speed connections - No setup needed — everything works automatically via smart onboarding - Unlimited bandwidth with no throttling or hidden limits - Automatically selects the best server for your location - End-to-end encryption for your data, wherever you go - Strict no-logs policy — we never track or store your activity - Lightweight, ad-supported experience to keep it free and sustainable - Clean, minimal interface designed for everyone — from first-time users to privacy experts - Cloudflare DNS filtering to block malicious content - Optimized for iPhone (iPad and Mac support coming soon) - Open-source commitment — we’ll publish our source code to promote transparency Focused on Privacy and Simplicity Defyx is built to help users stay secure on untrusted or public networks. Whether you're working remotely, traveling, or simply browsing privately, Defyx makes online protection easy and accessible. Coming Soon: More connection options and VPN protocols for increased reliability on complex networks. Take control of your privacy — with one tap.

About

NetGlance

Monitor your live network upload and download speeds directly from your iPhone's tray or Lock Screen. Get real-time data updates without needing to open the app, with automatic unit switching and a battery-friendly design.

Highlights
  • Live upload and download speed display
  • Tray and Lock Screen integration
  • Automatic unit switching (KB/s, MB/s, GB/s)
  • Battery-friendly operation
  • Session and peak speed statistics
  • Customizable themes
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NetGlance puts your live network speed in the tray, so a glance at the top of your iPhone tells you exactly what your connection is doing — without opening anything. Two arrows, two numbers. The green up arrow sits in the top-left, the blue down arrow in the top-right — upload and download, updated every second in KB/s, MB/s, or GB/s automatically. The direction that's actively moving data lights up, so one glance tells you whether you're uploading, downloading, or idle. Built to stay out of your way: • LIVE UP & DOWN — Real-time upload and download rates, smoothed so they're readable instead of jittery. • Runs as a Live Activity. The compact up/down arrows appear in the tray on iPhone 14 Pro and later; on every supported iPhone the same live meter shows on the Lock Screen. Touch and hold for an expanded view with exact speeds. • SMART UNITS — Switches between KB/s, MB/s, and GB/s on its own. • BATTERY-FRIENDLY — When your network goes quiet, NetGlance freezes its display and stops working. No busy loops, no wasted CPU. • A CLEAN APP SCREEN — Open NetGlance for big upload/download cards and connection status. NetGlance Pro — one-time purchase Unlock everything with a single purchase. No subscription, ever. • SESSION & PEAK STATS — Total data moved this session, plus your fastest upload and download speeds. • CUSTOM THEMES — Recolor the meter with Aqua, Sunset, Grape, or Mono. • PAY ONCE — Unlock forever, and restore free on your other devices signed in to the same Apple Account. Private by design: NetGlance reads only your device's own interface counters. It has no accounts and no tracking.

Screenshots

Defyx4 screens
NetGlance3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Defyx at 81% against NetGlance's 0%. Defyx also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). NetGlance's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Defyx sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and NetGlance sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Defyx holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Defyx has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Defyx's written reviews are positive against 0% of NetGlance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Defyx ships an update every 10 days, NetGlance every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Defyx versus NetGlance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefyxNetGlance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (55 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings55 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUnboundTech UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Emin Mammadov

Customer experience

Defyx

All ratings55 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%

NetGlance

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Defyx

One-time5
  • Defyx Balance – 1 Credit$0.99
  • Defyx Balance – 2 Credits$1.99
  • Defyx Balance – 3 Credits$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Defyx Balance – 5 Credits$3.99
  • Defyx Balance – 10 Credits$8.99
1 purchases

NetGlance

One-time1
  • NetGlance Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Defyx free?
Defyx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetGlance free?
NetGlance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Defyx or NetGlance?
Defyx is rated higher. Defyx averages 4.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while NetGlance averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Defyx or NetGlance have ads?
Defyx shows ads; NetGlance does not.
Which is updated more often, Defyx or NetGlance?
Defyx ships an update every 10 days, and NetGlance every 2 months. Most recently, Defyx was updated on November 8, 2026 and NetGlance on November 7, 2026.

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