Comparison

Vox VPN vs PlainVPN

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

Head to head
About

Vox VPN

This app offers a fast, private, and secure internet connection with a single tap. It uses modern encryption to hide your IP address, ensuring safe browsing on public Wi-Fi and protecting your personal data.

Highlights
  • One-tap connection
  • Servers in 20+ countries
  • WireGuard protocol encryption
  • No account required
  • Smart server selection
  • Ad-free premium option
Features
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Vox VPN gives you fast, private and secure internet with a single tap. Powered by the modern WireGuard® protocol, Vox VPN encrypts your connection and hides your IP address, so you can browse safely on public Wi-Fi and keep your personal data private wherever you are. WHY VOX VPN? • One-tap connect — open the app, tap, you're protected • Servers in 20+ countries across America, Europe, Asia and more • WireGuard® protocol — modern encryption with blazing speed • No account required — we don't ask for your email or identity • Smart location — automatically picks the best server for you • Premium: all servers, no ads, no time limit PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Full access to all servers, ad-free and without time limits, requires a Vox Premium subscription: • Monthly — $4.99 • 6 Months — $19.99 • Yearly — $29.99 (best value) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PlainVPN

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PlainVPN is a fast, simple, and secure VPN designed to protect your online privacy without unnecessary complexity. Connect with one tap to premium locations around the world. Protect your connection on public Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and at home with a clean interface that stays out of your way. Choose the experience that works for you: • Simple Mode keeps the connection button and locations together. • Advanced Mode gives locations their own tab and shows live data sent and received, the VPN node IP, and connection time. • Smart Location picks a suitable location and lets you switch, even while connected. • Save locations to Favorites for quick access. PlainVPN also includes secure traffic encryption and built-in obfuscation to improve compatibility with restrictive networks. Your VPN stays connected in the background while you use other apps. PlainVPN does not log your browsing activity. Your connection privacy is respected by design. Find your next connection with recommended and popular locations. In Advanced Mode, browse Recommended, Favorites, Recent, and All locations, view server load indicators, and pull down to refresh. Simple Mode keeps recommendations in a collapsible section. Save favorites with the star and use Smart Location for a suitable connection. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vox VPN4 screens
PlainVPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PlainVPN at none against Vox VPN's 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vox VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PlainVPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vox VPN ships an update every 4 days, PlainVPN weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Vox VPN versus PlainVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVox VPNPlainVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVoxAI OUPlainVPN DOO

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Vox VPN

Subscriptions4
  • Vox Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Vox Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Vox Premium 6 Months$19.996 Months
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  • Vox Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

PlainVPN

Subscriptions2
  • PlainVPN Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • PlainVPN Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Vox VPN free?
Vox VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlainVPN free?
PlainVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vox VPN or PlainVPN have ads?
Vox VPN shows ads; PlainVPN does not.
Which is updated more often, Vox VPN or PlainVPN?
Vox VPN ships an update every 4 days, and PlainVPN weekly. Most recently, Vox VPN was updated on October 30, 2026 and PlainVPN on October 31, 2026.

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