Comparison

V2RC vs BatVPN

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

Head to head
About

V2RC

This app acts as a client for your existing proxy servers or subscriptions. It allows you to import various proxy link types, connect with a single tap, and intelligently selects the best node for your connection. Features include a kill switch, internet verification, and domain/IP routing rules.

Highlights
  • Import VLESS, VMess, Shadowsocks, Trojan, WireGuard links
  • Smart Connect for optimal node selection
  • Kill Switch for connection stability
  • Internet check after connection
  • Routing rules for domain/IP bypass
  • DNS over HTTPS support
Features
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Already have your own proxy server or subscription? V2RC is the iOS client that puts it to work. Import your links, tap to connect, and let Smart Connect find the best node for you. V2RC does not provide servers. You bring your own configs or a subscription from your provider. IMPORT YOUR WAY • Paste a URL or JSON, import from the clipboard, or add a subscription URL • Supports VLESS, VMess, Shadowsocks, Trojan, Hysteria2, WireGuard/AmneziaWG, MasterDNS, MASQUE CONNECT-IP and NaiveProxy links • Add, update, update all and delete subscriptions and their nodes CONNECT WITH CONFIDENCE • Network Extension tunnel with live status, download and upload • Internet check after connecting: you see "Internet OK" or "Connected — no internet" • Smart Connect pings all nodes, selects the best working one, verifies it and fails over to another if needed • Kill Switch keeps the tunnel reconnecting after drops or network changes • Auto Connect when the app opens TEST AND ORGANIZE • Ping one config or all of them, sort by ping and clear results • Routing rules to bypass or block domains and IPs • DNS choice: system, 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 over DoH, or your own custom server BACKUP AND SUPPORT • Copy your configs and subscriptions as text, then merge or replace them on another device. The backup holds credentials in plain text, and the app warns you. • Engine log, memory and status diagnostics • Built-in FAQ and email support with diagnostics attached MADE FOR EVERYDAY USE • Dark mode • 15 app languages to choose from FREE WITH ADS V2RC is free and supported by ads. Watch a rewarded ad to go ad-free for 2 hours, or make a one-time Remove Ads purchase to turn ads off for good. You can restore it at any time. The home banner only appears while you are disconnected, so ad traffic stays out of your tunnel. Privacy Policy: https://lukayn.com/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://lukayn.com/en/terms

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

V2RC4 screens
BatVPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BatVPN at none against V2RC's 1. BatVPN also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). V2RC's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. V2RC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BatVPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for V2RC against 5.0 for BatVPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of V2RC's written reviews are positive against 100% of BatVPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V2RC ships an update every 2 weeks, BatVPN fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
V2RC versus BatVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterV2RCBatVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukayn LTDBit Inc.

Customer experience

V2RC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

BatVPN

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

V2RC

One-time1
  • V2RC Remove ADS$9.99
None

BatVPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V2RC free?
V2RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BatVPN free?
BatVPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, V2RC or BatVPN?
V2RC and BatVPN are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do V2RC or BatVPN have ads?
Neither V2RC nor BatVPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V2RC or BatVPN?
V2RC ships an update every 2 weeks, and BatVPN fortnightly. Most recently, V2RC was updated on November 8, 2026 and BatVPN on October 31, 2026.

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