Comparison

LocalDevVPN vs Airswitch

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

Head to head
About

LocalDevVPN

Create and manage secure, isolated local network tunnels on iOS. Test and debug applications without sending traffic to external servers, offering precise control over your network environment.

Highlights
  • Local network tunneling
  • Custom network configuration
  • One-touch connection
  • Auto-connect option
  • Connection monitoring
  • Comprehensive logging
Features
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LocalDevVPN is a developer tool for creating and managing local network tunnels directly on iOS. It gives you a secure, isolated virtual interface for testing and debugging without sending traffic to external servers. Key Features: - Local network tunneling: spin up a dedicated virtual interface for development and testing - Custom network configuration: set device IP, tunnel IP, and subnet mask - One-touch connection: quick connect/disconnect with clear status - Auto-connect: optionally start the tunnel when the app launches - Connection monitoring: track connection time and live status - Comprehensive logging: review detailed connection logs for troubleshooting Ideal for developers, network engineers, and testers who need precise control over a local network environment. All traffic stays on-device with no data collection or external connections. Requires iOS 14.0 or later.

About

Airswitch

This application provides a fast and reliable VPN connection with a focus on user-friendly management. It offers a simple interface to select server locations and monitor your connection status, ensuring stable network performance.

Highlights
  • Fast VPN connection
  • Reliable server infrastructure
  • Location selection
  • Connection status display
  • Simple interface
Features
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Airswitch is a VPN focused on connection speed and reliable server infrastructure. Connect to a VPN server in your preferred location and manage your connection through a simple interface. The app is designed for users who value fast connection times, clear server selection, and stable network performance. Features: — Fast VPN connection — Server infrastructure built for reliable performance — Available location selection — Connection status display — Simple interface without unnecessary settings Connection speed and quality may depend on your network, the distance to the server, the selected location, and current server load. For more information about data collection and processing, please refer to the app’s Privacy Policy. End User License Agreement: https://airswitch.cc/eula/ Privacy Policy: https://airswitch.cc/privacy/

Screenshots

LocalDevVPN3 screens
Airswitch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocalDevVPN at none against Airswitch's 2. LocalDevVPN also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (121 vs 14). On price, rating and ads 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. Airswitch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. LocalDevVPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for LocalDevVPN against 4.6 for Airswitch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalDevVPN has 121 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocalDevVPN ships an update every 2 days, Airswitch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
LocalDevVPN versus Airswitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalDevVPNAirswitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (121 ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#4 — better#59
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCoxson Engineering LLCTEHNOGRAD RM 014 DOO

Customer experience

LocalDevVPN

All ratings87 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.5%

Airswitch

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LocalDevVPN

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Airswitch

Subscriptions2
  • Airswitch Pro – Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Airswitch Pro – Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is LocalDevVPN free?
LocalDevVPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Airswitch free?
Airswitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LocalDevVPN or Airswitch?
Airswitch is rated higher. LocalDevVPN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Airswitch averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do LocalDevVPN or Airswitch have ads?
Neither LocalDevVPN nor Airswitch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LocalDevVPN or Airswitch?
LocalDevVPN ships an update every 2 days, and Airswitch every 3 months. Most recently, LocalDevVPN was updated on October 30, 2026 and Airswitch on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, LocalDevVPN or Airswitch?
LocalDevVPN currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Airswitch at #59. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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