Comparison

LiveTVIP vs BetterVPN Client

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

Head to head
About

LiveTVIP

Features
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The companion app for Apple TV, LiveTVIP for iPhone and iPad shows the public ip address successfully reported by your Apple TV, including the retrieval time. Review reporting status and a 30-day history when a later report contains a different ip. Copy or share the current result and manage your subscription from the companion app. While LiveTVIP is active on Apple TV, it follows your preferred check interval. Apple controls background timing in standby, so reports can be delayed. A difference is detected on the next successful report. LiveTVIP is not continuous availability or outage monitoring. Continued use requires a monthly subscription after the trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BetterVPN Client

Secure your online activity with an encrypted connection across your Apple devices. Protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi and bypass network restrictions with advanced features like a kill switch and split tunneling.

Highlights
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Kill switch
  • Split tunneling
  • Per-website/IP routing
  • Global server network
  • One subscription for all Apple devices
Features
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BetterVPN is a fast, encrypted VPN for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Stay private on café Wi‑Fi, hotel networks, and restrictive office firewalls. FEATURES • Strong AES-256 encryption between your device and BetterVPN servers • Kill switch that blocks traffic if the VPN tunnel drops • Split tunneling, Choose what goes through the VPN • Per-website and per-IP routing rules • Global server network with automatic failover • One Apple subscription across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV PRIVACY BetterVPN does not log your browsing history or the content of your VPN traffic. See our Privacy Policy for details on account, billing, and operational data used to run the service. SUBSCRIPTION An active subscription is required to use VPN features. • Monthly and yearly plans available • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions • Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms of Use: https://www.bettervpn.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.bettervpn.com/privacy-policy Support: contact@bettervpn.com

Screenshots

LiveTVIP4 screens
BetterVPN Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BetterVPN Client at weekly against LiveTVIP's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, 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. LiveTVIP sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BetterVPN Client sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveTVIP ships an update every 3 weeks, BetterVPN Client weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LiveTVIP versus BetterVPN Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveTVIPBetterVPN Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVertoliniBetterLink, LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LiveTVIP

Subscriptions4
  • Basic$0.991 Month
  • Pro$2.991 Month
  • Multi$7.991 Month
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  • Fleet$39.991 Month
15 purchases

BetterVPN Client

Subscriptions15
  • Dedicated IP Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Standard VPN Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Standard VPN Monthly + IP 50%$6.491 Month
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  • Standard VPN Monthly + IP 40%$7.091 Month
  • Standard VPN Monthly + IP 30%$7.691 Month
  • Standard VPN Monthly + IP 20%$8.291 Month
  • Dedicated Server Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Dedicated IP Yearly$41.991 Year
  • Standard VPN Yearly7 Days trial$41.991 Year
  • Standard VPN Yearly + IP 50%$62.991 Year
  • Standard VPN Yearly + IP 40%$67.991 Year
  • Standard VPN Yearly + IP 30%$71.991 Year
  • Standard VPN Yearly + IP 20%$75.991 Year
  • Standard VPN Yearly + IP 10%$79.991 Year
  • Dedicated Server Yearly$169.991 Year

Questions

Is LiveTVIP free?
LiveTVIP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BetterVPN Client free?
BetterVPN Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiveTVIP or BetterVPN Client have ads?
Neither LiveTVIP nor BetterVPN Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveTVIP or BetterVPN Client?
LiveTVIP ships an update every 3 weeks, and BetterVPN Client weekly. Most recently, LiveTVIP was updated on October 25, 2026 and BetterVPN Client on October 24, 2026.

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