VPN vs ArkturiusVPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VPN
This app provides a private internet connection with a single tap. It maintains a stable connection through network changes and idle periods without requiring an account or user profiling. It focuses on performing its core function reliably.
- One-tap connection
- Private internet access
- Stable connection
- No account required
- No user profiling
Read full descriptionHide full description
Sword VPN Secure doesn't waste your time or its own. Open the app. Hit connect. Your connection is private. There's no step two. No account. No quiz about what you plan to use it for. No screen asking you to invite friends before you've even tried it. It stays connected when other apps would have given up — signal dips, network switches, phone sitting idle in your pocket for an hour. You pull it out, everything's still where you left it. Does one job. Does it well. Doesn't talk about it. Subscription Auto-renewable, charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Renews unless canceled 24h before the period ends. Manage in App Store settings. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ArkturiusVPN
This app offers fast, secure VPN connections with intelligent protection and hands-free control via an AI voice assistant. It features a global server network and Guardian Mode for enhanced security. Experience private and secure internet access with a clean, intuitive interface.
- Fast, secure VPN connections
- Global server network
- AI voice assistant
- Guardian Mode
- Guardian Lock
- One-tap connect
- Automatic reconnection
Read full descriptionHide full description
Arkturius VPN is a next-generation privacy and security app that combines fast encrypted VPN connections with intelligent protection. Key features: Fast, secure VPN connections with modern encryption, global server network for reliable performance, AI voice assistant for hands-free control and guidance. Guardian Mode for an additional layer of intelligent protection, Guardian Lock for enhanced security controls. One-tap connect with a clean, intuitive interface. Automatic reconnection to help maintain a protected session. Secure account sync across supported devices. Download Arkturius VPN and experience intelligent privacy and security. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: ArkturiusVPN at free with in-app purchases against VPN's subscription. ArkturiusVPN also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). VPN's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and ArkturiusVPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ArkturiusVPN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
VPN ships an update every 2 days, ArkturiusVPN every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VPN | ArkturiusVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 230 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZHONGYA TRADING CO., LIMITED | Arcturius AI LLC |
Customer experience
VPN
ArkturiusVPN
In-app purchases
VPN
- Month VIP$8.991 Month
- Year VIP$69.991 Year
ArkturiusVPN
- Founder VPN Monthly$1.991 Month
- Founder Membership$25.00









