Comparison

DedMesh vs Welcome VPN

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

Head to head
About

DedMesh

Features
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DedMesh — a fast and secure VPN client for your everyday privacy. Connect to VPN with a single tap. DedMesh supports modern tunneling protocols including VLESS, VMess, Trojan, and Shadowsocks. Key features: - One-tap connection — just press the button and you're protected - Real-time traffic monitoring — see received and sent data - English and Russian interface - No logs, no tracking — your privacy is our priority Easy setup: paste a configuration link from your provider and start using VPN immediately. DedMesh does not collect, store, or share any personal data.

About

Welcome VPN

This app provides a secure and private internet connection using a modern VPN client. It allows users to bring their own VPN configurations or use a free trial for encrypted browsing on public networks.

Highlights
  • One-tap connect
  • Free trial included
  • Bring your own VPN config
  • Fast modern protocols
  • Split tunneling
  • Supports multiple VPN protocols
Features
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WelcomeVPN is a VLESS, VMess, Trojan and Shadowsocks client built on Xray. Paste your key or a subscription link and connect with one tap. No account needed. Built on Apple's secure Network Extension framework, WelcomeVPN keeps your traffic encrypted on public Wi-Fi, hotels, airports and cafés, so your data stays yours. WHY WELCOMEVPN • One-tap connect — no complicated setup • No account required — nothing to sign up for • Bring your own config — paste a link or scan a QR code • Send your key to the TV — no typing with the remote • Lightning-fast modern protocols for smooth streaming and browsing • Clean, simple design in 5 languages • Large text and VoiceOver: the interface follows your iOS accessibility settings SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks and SOCKS — connect to virtually any modern server or subscription link. SERVERS & SUBSCRIPTION LINKS • Import a subscription link and get all its servers at once • See remaining traffic and expiry at a glance • Refresh servers in one tap to always stay up to date • Switch between locations with clear country flags • Keep multiple keys and switch any time SPLIT TUNNELLING (EXCEPTIONS) Choose what goes through the VPN and what doesn't. Exclude specific domains or popular services so local apps and sites keep working at full speed while everything else stays protected. SEND YOUR KEY TO THE TV Using Welcome VPN on your smart TV? Open Settings → “Send to TV” on your iPhone and enter the short code from the TV screen, or scan its QR code. Your key or whole subscription arrives on the TV in seconds — no typing long links with the remote. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your traffic is encrypted between your device and your server. You decide which server to trust — WelcomeVPN is the client that connects you. GET CONNECTED IN SECONDS 1. Open WelcomeVPN 2. Paste your VPN link or scan a QR code 3. You're protected WelcomeVPN is a VPN client. To connect you need a compatible VPN configuration or subscription link from a provider you trust. Questions? Contact us at contact@welcomevpn.net

Screenshots

DedMesh4 screens
Welcome VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DedMesh at 13.0 against Welcome VPN's 17.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DedMesh versus Welcome VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDedMeshWelcome VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—96.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB126 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlexander GorenkovWELCOME TECH LLP

In-app purchases

None

DedMesh

No in-app purchases

None

Welcome VPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DedMesh free?
DedMesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Welcome VPN free?
Welcome VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DedMesh or Welcome VPN have ads?
Neither DedMesh nor Welcome VPN shows ads.

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