Tether vs Kagineko VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tether
This app creates temporary, location-aware groups for events. A host sets a geofence and duration, and guests join via QR code. It provides a live map with alerts and automatically deletes all location data when the event ends.
- Temporary geofencing for events
- QR code invites, no account needed
- Live group map with zone alerts
- Automatic location data deletion
- Privacy-focused, no data sold
- Battery-efficient location tracking
Read full descriptionHide full description
Tether is a short-lived group safety app built for events — stadium nights, music festivals, girls' nights out, school field trips, and any time you need your group to stay aware of each other without a permanent tracking circle. The host creates an event in seconds: name it, set a geofence radius on the map, and choose how long it lasts. Guests join by scanning a single QR code — no accounts, no contact list upload, no social graph. During the event, everyone sees each other on a shared map inside the halo. Alerts fire if anyone drifts outside the zone. The host sees a live activity log. When the timer hits zero, Tether stops tracking and wipes every location breadcrumb from every device. No permanent record. No data sold. No trail left behind. Key features: — Instant geofence around your venue — QR invite — guests join in one scan, no account required — Live group map with zone alerts — Auto-wipe: all location data deleted when the event ends — No marketing use, no data brokers, no third-party trackers — Battery-friendly: uses OS-level location triggers, not constant GPS polling
Kagineko VPN
This app provides a simple, no-signup VPN service with a unique visual interface. Connect to servers worldwide with a single tap, and monitor your connection status through an animated cat character. Ads are present but can be removed with a one-time purchase.
- One-button VPN on/off
- Visual connection status with cat animation
- No account or email required
- Automatic selection of responsive servers
- Country selection by flag
- Ad-free option via one-time purchase
Read full descriptionHide full description
Kagineko VPN turns your VPN on and off with a single button. ● The room tells you the state When the VPN is off, the room is dark and Kagineko is asleep. Turn it on and the lamp lights up—Kagineko wakes up and keeps watch. Connecting and errors are shown by the cat's posture, at a glance. ● No sign-up, no fees No account, no email. The app keeps no record of your activity. ● Just pick a country Choose Japan, Korea, the US and more by flag. Busy servers are skipped automatically and the app connects to the most responsive one first. ● About ads To stay free, a banner is shown at the bottom and a short video ad plays before the second and later connections in a session. A one-time purchase removes all ads.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tether at none against Kagineko VPN's 2. Tether also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, 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. Kagineko VPN sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tether asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tether ships an update every 2 days, Kagineko VPN weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tether | Kagineko VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tether Safety LLC | AZUMAKOBO CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
Tether
Kagineko VPN
In-app purchases
Tether
No in-app purchases
Kagineko VPN
- Unlimited (one-time)$2.99
- Remove Ads (one-time)$9.99









