Network Connect vs LinkItVPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Network Connect
This app tests your internet connection by checking access to popular global services. It provides real-time, detailed results including DNS, TLS timing, and certificate analysis for a clear overview of service availability.
- Tests connectivity to 24 popular services
- Real-time results with detailed timing
- DNS resolution checks
- TLS handshake timing
- Certificate analysis
- Parallel checks for speed
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Network Connect analyzes your internet connection by testing access to popular services worldwide. Features: - Test connectivity to 24 popular services across messaging, social media, video, and DNS - Real-time results with detailed timing (DNS, TLS, response time) - Certificate analysis for each service - Parallel checks for fast results Each check provides a clear overview of service availability on your network, along with detailed technical information including DNS resolution, TLS handshake timing, and certificate details.
LinkItVPN
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LinkItVPN is a VPN client designed for simple, reliable network connections. Use Auto mode to select an available LinkItVPN node, or choose Manual mode to browse countries and nodes yourself. LinkItVPN uses Apple's Network Extension framework and a Packet Tunnel Provider to manage the VPN connection requested by the user. Features: - Auto and Manual connection modes - Country and node selection - Clear connection status and disconnect control - Account sign-in, registration, and in-app account deletion - Native iPhone interface An active LinkItVPN account and an internet connection are required. Node availability and connection performance may vary by network and region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Network Connect at none against LinkItVPN's 3. LinkItVPN's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. LinkItVPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Network Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Network Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, LinkItVPN every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Network Connect | LinkItVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DGTL TECH LLC | Unitedbiz Software Inc. |
In-app purchases
Network Connect
No in-app purchases
LinkItVPN
- LinkItVPN Monthly$6.991 Month
- LinkItVPN 6-Month$29.996 Months
- LinkItVPN Yearly$59.991 Year
