Sovatun vs CHIK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sovatun
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Sovatun uses Sign in with Apple for account access and StoreKit auto-renewable subscriptions for premium tunnel access. For Guideline 3.1.2(c), the app includes the required subscription information on the Plans screen: - subscription product title - subscription duration - localized App Store price - auto-renewal disclosure - Restore Purchases - Manage Subscription - Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA) - Privacy Policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sovatun.com/private.html Test path: 1. Launch the app. 2. Sign in with Apple. 3. Open the Subscription / Plans tab. 4. Review the available subscription products and legal links. 5. Use Restore Purchases or Manage Subscription if needed. The app does not collect payment card details. Payments are processed by Apple. The app/backend only processes subscription status and StoreKit transaction information needed to verify purchases and provide the purchased entitlement.
CHIK
This utility app provides a fast and simple way to protect your internet connection. It allows access to websites and services without complex setup. Simply enter a code to establish a secure connection.
- Fast and simple VPN
- Protects internet connection
- Access websites and services
- No unnecessary configuration
- Code-based connection
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Chik-Chirik VPN is a fast and simple VPN that protects your internet connection and allows you to access websites and services without any unnecessary configuration. Just enter the code from the email, and you're connected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sovatun at 15.0 against CHIK's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Sovatun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CHIK sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sovatun | CHIK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FRIDAY ZETA LIMITED | CHIK-CHIRIK LLC |
In-app purchases
Sovatun
- Basic Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
CHIK
- premium$29.991 Year
