Comparison

Beacon Link vs PolessVPN

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

Head to head
About

Beacon Link

Features
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Beacon Link – Reliable Access. Designed for You. Beacon Link is a lightweight, privacy-aware connection assistant designed to help you manage online access more efficiently. Whether you're staying connected across regions or looking for a safer way to use public networks, Beacon Link provides a smoother, more controlled experience. Crafted with a custom-built interface and an adaptive engine, Beacon Link helps improve connection quality while giving you control over how your traffic moves. — Features — • Adaptive Routing – Set access preferences for different content types • Latency Check – Instantly view connection quality across available endpoints • Minimal Setup – Designed for ease of use with simple one-tap actions • Session Privacy – Network requests are handled with care for user privacy • Cross-Network Compatibility – Use it across Wi-Fi, mobile data, and travel scenarios Beacon Link does not store personal usage data. It's built for users who value control, simplicity, and transparency. We are actively refining the experience and welcome your feedback. Privacy Policy: https://www.fenghuolink.com/protocol/privacy_agreement Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PolessVPN

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PolessVPN 是一款专为 iPhone 用户打造的安全网络连接工具,致力于为用户提供稳定、快速、私密的网络访问体验。无论是日常浏览、远程办公、资料查询,还是在公共 Wi-Fi 环境下保护个人网络安全,PolessVPN 都能帮助你获得更安心、更顺畅的连接体验。 PolessVPN 采用简洁直观的界面设计,操作简单,无需复杂设置。用户只需打开应用,即可快速完成连接。应用支持多线路节点选择,可根据不同网络环境灵活切换,帮助提升连接稳定性与访问体验。 主要功能: 一键快速连接 无需复杂配置,轻松开启安全网络连接。 多线路节点选择 支持多个网络线路,适合不同网络环境下使用。 稳定流畅体验 优化连接质量,减少网络波动,提升浏览、社交、办公和学习体验。 隐私安全保护 在公共 Wi-Fi、酒店、机场、咖啡厅等网络环境下,帮助保护个人网络连接安全。 简洁易用界面 界面清晰,操作直观,新用户也能快速上手。 适用场景: * 日常安全上网 * 公共 Wi-Fi 网络保护 * 远程办公与资料访问 * 海外网络访问优化 * 学习、工作、社交、浏览等网络场景 PolessVPN 注重用户体验,持续优化连接速度、线路稳定性和应用易用性,为用户提供更安全、更稳定、更便捷的移动网络连接服务。 -------------------------------- 使用条款 (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Beacon Link4 screens
PolessVPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PolessVPN at every 10 days against Beacon Link's every 6 weeks. Beacon Link's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beacon Link sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per 7 days and PolessVPN sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $10.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beacon Link ships an update every 6 weeks, PolessVPN every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Beacon Link versus PolessVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacon LinkPolessVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeacon Networks LLCPOLESS LLC

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Beacon Link

Subscriptions8
  • VIP-Weekly$2.007 Days
  • SVIP-Weekly$3.007 Days
  • VIP-Monthly$6.001 Month
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  • VIP-Monthly$9.001 Month
  • VIP-Quarterly$14.003 Months
  • SVIP-Quarterly$21.003 Months
  • VIP-Annually$42.001 Year
  • SVIP-Annually$63.001 Year
14 purchases

PolessVPN

Subscriptions10
  • 500GB Monthly$10.491 Month
  • 1000GB Monthly$17.901 Month
  • 200GB Quarterly$21.903 Months
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  • 500GB Quarterly$30.903 Months
  • 1000GB Quarterly$51.903 Months
  • 500GB Semiannual$58.996 Months
  • 200GB Yearly$73.901 Year
  • 1000GB Semiannual$101.996 Months
  • 500GB Yearly$102.991 Year
  • 1000GB Yearly$176.991 Year
One-time4
  • Reset traffic$3.59
  • Reset traffic$5.00
  • Reset traffic$7.19
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  • Reset traffic$13.49

Questions

Is Beacon Link free?
Beacon Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PolessVPN free?
PolessVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beacon Link or PolessVPN have ads?
Neither Beacon Link nor PolessVPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beacon Link or PolessVPN?
Beacon Link ships an update every 6 weeks, and PolessVPN every 10 days. Most recently, Beacon Link was updated on October 18, 2026 and PolessVPN on October 24, 2026.

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