Barsik vs VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barsik
This app offers a professional solution for protecting your personal data online with advanced encryption and an intuitive interface. It prioritizes user privacy through secure internet usage on iOS devices.
- Advanced encryption technology
- Intuitive user interface
- Personal data protection
- Secure internet usage
- iOS device support
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BARSIK VPN — это профессиональное решение для защиты ваших персональных данных при использовании интернета на iPhone и iPad. Мы создали сервис, который сочетает передовые технологии шифрования с интуитивно понятным интерфейсом. Ваша приватность — наша главная ценность. Terms of Use (EULA): https://barsikvpn.kartomin.com/eula/en Privacy Policy: https://barsikvpn.kartomin.com/privacy-policy/en
VPN
This application provides a private internet connection without unnecessary features or distractions. It automatically reconnects when network conditions change, ensuring a seamless experience. The focus is on simplicity and privacy for everyday use.
- Private internet connection
- No unnecessary dashboards or stats
- Automatic reconnection on network changes
- Seamless switching between Wi-Fi and cellular
- Simple and unobtrusive interface
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Glow VPN Wind is the opposite of heavy. No dashboards. No stats you'll never read. No "premium server" pop-ups every third screen. You open it, it goes on, your connection is private — and then it stays out of the way until you close it. It travels well. Switching between cellular and Wi-Fi, walking into a metro station, jumping on a plane's onboard network — Glow reconnects in the background so you don't sit there watching a loading spinner. That's really the whole pitch. Subscription Auto-renewable, charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Renews unless canceled 24h before the period ends. Manage in App Store settings. Privacy: https://zoologicalco.com/privacy Terms: https://zoologicalco.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barsik at 100% against VPN's 38%. Barsik also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Barsik sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per month and VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Barsik ships an update every 4 days, VPN every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barsik | VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 37.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 177 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KARTOMIN.COM LTD EOOD | Zoological Intelligent Technology Co., Limited |
Customer experience
Barsik
VPN
In-app purchases
Barsik
- Paid subscription - Once a mon$1.191 Month
- Paid subscription - Once a mon$2.091 Month
- Paid subscription - Every 3 mo$3.093 Months
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- Paid subscription - Every 6 mo$5.596 Months
- Paid subscription - Every 3 mo$5.593 Months
- Paid subscription - Once a mon$5.591 Month
- Paid subscription - Once a mon$9.991 Month
- Paid subscription - Every 3 mo$15.003 Months
- Paid subscription - Every 3 mo$26.493 Months
- Paid subscription - Once a yea$81.901 Year
VPN
- 1 Month$4.991 Month
- 1 Year$49.991 Year









