Comparison

SplitVPN vs PDFPad+

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

Head to head
About

SplitVPN

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
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• Split tunneling — you choose which apps use the VPN • Unlimited free traffic and time — no data caps, no timers • Fast, private connection on any Wi-Fi network Every network you join can see more than you think — and a VPN that breaks your banking app isn't protecting you, it's getting in your way. SplitVPN gives you both: real privacy for what matters, and split tunneling that keeps your everyday apps working exactly as they should. WHAT MAKES SPLITVPN DIFFERENT — SPLIT TUNNELING You choose which apps use the VPN and which connect directly: • Your banking app connects directly — no fraud alerts, no locked accounts • Your browser and everything sensitive stay encrypted • Maps, delivery, and local apps keep your real location • Only protected traffic uses the tunnel — faster speeds, longer battery life Most VPNs are all-or-nothing. SplitVPN gives you control. FREE MEANS ACTUALLY FREE • Unlimited traffic — no data caps, ever • Unlimited time — no session limits, no countdown timers The honest trade-off: free servers are speed-limited, cover fewer locations, and can slow down at peak hours. That's it. No tricks. STAY PRIVATE ON ANY NETWORK • Encrypts your connection on public Wi-Fi — airports, hotels, cafes • Hides your browsing from your internet provider and advertisers • Masks your IP address from the sites you visit • Modern protocols built for a fast, stable connection — even on networks where ordinary VPNs struggle EVERYDAY SITUATIONS WHERE SPLITVPN SHINES • Working from cafe, airport, or hotel Wi-Fi • Keeping your searches away from advertisers' profiles • Traveling abroad and staying connected to your usual apps and services • Reaching the apps and sites you rely on when a network gets in the way • Streaming or gaming through the VPN while calls and messages go direct GO PREMIUM WHEN YOU'RE READY • Maximum speeds with priority bandwidth • Full list of countries and locations — from the USA to Europe and Asia • Rock-solid stability at any hour, including peak time SplitVPN is translated into 25 languages and used around the world. Download SplitVPN — the VPN that protects what needs protection and leaves the rest alone. SUBSCRIPTION INFO SplitVPN Premium is available through auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://splitvpn.io/privacy-policy

About

PDFPad+

Features
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PDFpad+ is the fast, private way to work with PDFs on iPhone and iPad. Everything happens on your device — there are no accounts, no uploads, and no tracking of any kind. VIEW: - Smooth continuous scrolling or page-by-page reading - Search inside documents, jump by thumbnails or table of contents - Night mode for comfortable reading in the dark - Opens password-protected PDFs SCAN - Capture multi-page documents with automatic edge detection - On-device text recognition makes every scan searchable — a scan you can actually find again - Reorder, rotate, retake, and delete pages before saving CONVERT: - Turn photos into PDFs and PDF pages into images - Merge documents, split by page ranges, reorder and rotate pages - Compress bulky scans and see the size savings before you keep them - Turn plain text into a clean, typeset PDF SIGN: - Draw your signature once — with a finger or Apple Pencil — and reuse it anywhere Or type it in an elegant cursive style - Place signatures, initials, dates, and text on any page, then save a flattened signed copy - Fills standard PDF form fields too

Screenshots

SplitVPN4 screens
PDFPad+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDFPad+ at none against SplitVPN's 3. SplitVPN's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. SplitVPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. PDFPad+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SplitVPN versus PDFPad+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitVPNPDFPad+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (434 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings434 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSplitVPN TechnologiesAbdulrhman Alhoshani

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SplitVPN

Subscriptions3
  • 1-Month7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • 6-Month7 Days trial$42.996 Months
  • 12-Month7 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

PDFPad+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SplitVPN free?
SplitVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDFPad+ free?
PDFPad+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SplitVPN or PDFPad+ have ads?
Neither SplitVPN nor PDFPad+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SplitVPN or PDFPad+?
SplitVPN ships an update fortnightly, and PDFPad+ fortnightly. Most recently, SplitVPN was updated on October 19, 2026 and PDFPad+ on October 21, 2026.

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