# SplitVPN vs Catalyst

The clearest difference is monetization model: SplitVPN at freemium against Catalyst's subscription. SplitVPN also leads on ratings volume (430 vs 1). Catalyst's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SplitVPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Catalyst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Catalyst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SplitVPN has 430 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SplitVPN | Catalyst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (430 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitvpn-fast-and-secure-vpn/id6755629713/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-commit-and-achieve/id6762204965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **430** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 128 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SplitVPN Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855108964) | [BlackShift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893358026) |

## What reviewers say

### SplitVPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitvpn-fast-and-secure-vpn/id6755629713)

Control which apps use a VPN tunnel and which use your regular connection. Secure your connection on public Wi-Fi and untrusted networks. Offers a choice of over 32 countries for server locations.

**Highlights:** Per-app routing rules, Encrypted tunnel connection, One-tap connect, Works on Wi-Fi and cellular, No registration required, 32+ server locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month | $12.99 | per month |
| 6-Month | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| 12-Month | $79.99 | per year |


### Catalyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-commit-and-achieve/id6762204965)

This app uses financial consequences to help users achieve their goals. Users commit money to a 30-day cycle, earning it back with a bonus for completion or losing it if they fail. Mastermind groups provide social accountability.

**Highlights:** Financial commitment for goals, Daily reflection tracking, 30-day goal cycles, Mastermind accountability groups, Consequence-based motivation, Goal progress feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Catalyst Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Catalyst | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SplitVPN free?

SplitVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Catalyst free?

Catalyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SplitVPN or Catalyst?

Catalyst is rated higher. SplitVPN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 430 ratings, while Catalyst averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SplitVPN or Catalyst have ads?

Neither SplitVPN nor Catalyst shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SplitVPN or Catalyst?

SplitVPN ships an update fortnightly, and Catalyst fortnightly. Most recently, SplitVPN was updated on October 13, 2026 and Catalyst on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*