Comparison

HomeFront Security vs TYO Reach VPN

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

Head to head
About

HomeFront Security

This app assesses your iPhone's security posture, monitors network exposure, and filters DNS queries locally. It checks device configurations, alerts you to data breaches, and audits app permissions without sending your data off-device.

Highlights
  • Security posture assessment
  • On-device DNS content filtering
  • Data breach awareness
  • Safari web shield
  • Privacy audit
  • Phishing check
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HomeFront is a health monitor for your iPhone. It checks your device configuration, monitors your network exposure, and scores your security posture — all without sending a byte of your data anywhere. SECURITY SCORE — REAL ASSESSMENT, NOT THEATER HomeFront checks what actually matters: Is your passcode set? Is Find My enabled? Is your iOS version current? Are app permissions reasonable? Each check is weighted by severity. Your score reflects reality — not a fake number designed to scare you into upgrading. DNS CONTENT FILTERING — ON-DEVICE PROTECTION HomeFront filters DNS queries on your device using Apple's Network Extension framework. Known problematic domains are blocked before they load. No traffic leaves your device — the filter runs locally at 127.0.0.1. This is not a VPN. Your browsing stays private. The reference database is sourced from open community intelligence feeds and updates automatically. BREACH AWARENESS Check if your passwords or email addresses have appeared in known data breaches. Password checking uses the Have I Been Pwned k-anonymity protocol — only a partial hash prefix is sent, never your actual password. The same privacy-preserving approach used by 1Password and Firefox Monitor. SAFARI WEB SHIELD A native Safari content blocker that filters ads, trackers, and known problematic URLs. Uses Apple's Content Blocker API — the extension cannot access your browsing history or page content. PRIVACY AUDIT See which apps have access to your camera, microphone, location, contacts, and photos. HomeFront flags permissions that look excessive and explains why they matter. PHISHING CHECK Learn to spot fake emails and suspicious messages. Report them directly from the app. WHAT WE DON'T DO We don't show fake alerts. We don't bundle a VPN you didn't ask for. We don't phone home with telemetry. We don't require an account. We don't slow your device down. Everything runs locally. Your data stays on your iPhone. BUILT FOR EVERYONE HomeFront is fully accessible with VoiceOver. Every score, every status indicator, every action has a descriptive label. Screen reader users get the same experience — security score announced as "87 out of 100, grade B," check results read as passed or action needed, and every button describes what it does before you tap it. No accessibility afterthought. Built in from the start. BUILT BY AN INDEPENDENT DEVELOPER HomeFront is built by one person who got tired of tools that collect more data than they protect. No venture capital. No growth metrics. No dark patterns. Just a tool that does what it says. Privacy Policy: https://gethomefront.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TYO Reach VPN

Features
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TYO Reach gives you fast, secure access to the internet by routing your connection through TYO's managed gateway. Turn it on with a single tap and your traffic is tunneled through TYO Reach — for privacy, reliable access, and a consistent connection. KEY FEATURES • One-tap secure tunnel — toggle Reach on or off instantly • Fast gateways — choose from multiple high-performance regions • Live activity — watch real-time upload and download, and see how each connection is routed • Routing rules — send specific sites direct, through the gateway, or block them • China mode — route China-domestic traffic directly for speed while tunneling the rest • Sign in your way — email & password, or your TYO ID • Account dashboard — see your plan, monthly data usage, and active gateway at a glance HOW IT WORKS When you enable Reach, TYO Reach establishes a secure tunnel and routes your device's traffic through the TYO gateway using Apple's Network Extension. Your apps and browsing work as normal — just with the TYO Reach connection behind them. Toggle it off any time to return to your direct connection. PLANS & PRICING Start free with a monthly data allowance. Upgrade any time for more data and more devices with an auto-renewable subscription: • Pro — 20 GB / month, up to 5 devices. AU$9.99/month or AU$99.00/year. • Business — 200 GB / month, up to 10 devices. AU$29.99/month or AU$299.00/year. Prices are in Australian dollars and may vary by region; your local price is shown in the app. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Your subscription renews automatically for the same period and price unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://reach.tyo.com.au/privacy YOUR ACCOUNT TYO Reach uses your TYO account to authenticate you and enforce your plan's monthly data allowance. Your credentials and session are stored securely on your device. You can delete your account and all its data at any time from the in-app Account tab. PRIVACY TYO Reach routes traffic through its gateway to provide the service. We use your account only to authenticate you and enforce your plan. See our privacy policy: https://reach.tyo.com.au/privacy

Screenshots

TYO Reach VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TYO Reach VPN at 2 against HomeFront Security's —. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HomeFront Security sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TYO Reach VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeFront Security ships an update every 3 weeks, TYO Reach VPN monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
HomeFront Security versus TYO Reach VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeFront SecurityTYO Reach VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyler DunnTYONLINE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

HomeFront Security

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Personal Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Family Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Personal Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Pro Business Monthly7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Pro Family Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Pro Business Annual7 Days trial$499.991 Year
4 purchases

TYO Reach VPN

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Business Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$59.001 Year
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  • Business Yearly$199.001 Year

Questions

Is HomeFront Security free?
HomeFront Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TYO Reach VPN free?
TYO Reach VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, HomeFront Security or TYO Reach VPN?
HomeFront Security ships an update every 3 weeks, and TYO Reach VPN monthly. Most recently, HomeFront Security was updated on November 5, 2026 and TYO Reach VPN on October 31, 2026.

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