Sovatun vs Valid VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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.
Valid VPN
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Valid VPN keeps your connection simple and private. Connect to a trusted VPN location in one tap, choose your preferred location, and see live connection status, usage, and duration at a glance. Features: ⢠One-tap VPN connection ⢠OpenVPN transport with automatic configuration ⢠Location selection with recommended servers ⢠Live activity and usage details ⢠Full Tunnel and local network controls ⢠Secure device and subscription management Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sovatun at every 2 days against Valid VPN's every 2 weeks. Sovatun also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sovatun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Valid VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sovatun ships an update every 2 days, Valid VPN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sovatun | Valid VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days ā better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FRIDAY ZETA LIMITED | Lumeravo Inc. |
In-app purchases
Sovatun
- Basic Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
Valid VPN
- Standard Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Standard Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
- Standard Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year









