Comparison

BetterVPN Client vs Guardex VPN

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

Head to head
About

BetterVPN Client

Secure your online activity with an encrypted connection across your Apple devices. Protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi and bypass network restrictions with advanced features like a kill switch and split tunneling.

Highlights
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Kill switch
  • Split tunneling
  • Per-website/IP routing
  • Global server network
  • One subscription for all Apple devices
Features
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BetterVPN is a fast, encrypted VPN for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Stay private on café Wi‑Fi, hotel networks, and restrictive office firewalls. FEATURES • Strong AES-256 encryption between your device and BetterVPN servers • Kill switch that blocks traffic if the VPN tunnel drops • Split tunneling, Choose what goes through the VPN • Per-website and per-IP routing rules • Global server network with automatic failover • One Apple subscription across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV PRIVACY BetterVPN does not log your browsing history or the content of your VPN traffic. See our Privacy Policy for details on account, billing, and operational data used to run the service. SUBSCRIPTION An active subscription is required to use VPN features. • Monthly and yearly plans available • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions • Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms of Use: https://www.bettervpn.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.bettervpn.com/privacy-policy Support: contact@bettervpn.com

About

Guardex VPN

Access a secure and private internet connection with this VPN service. It offers 3 GB of free monthly data and a simple one-tap connection to various server locations. An optional premium subscription provides unlimited data and full server access.

Highlights
  • 3 GB free VPN traffic monthly
  • One-tap connection
  • Multiple server locations
  • Protection on public Wi-Fi
  • Clear connection status
  • Premium subscription for unlimited data
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Get 3 GB of free VPN traffic every month with Guardex VPN. Connect in one tap, choose an available location, and enjoy a fast, simple, and more private online experience wherever you go. 3 GB FREE EVERY MONTH Every Guardex VPN user on the Free plan receives 3 GB of VPN traffic every month. Start with the Free plan — no paid subscription is required. CONNECT IN ONE TAP No complicated setup. Select an available VPN location, tap Connect, and Guardex VPN takes care of the rest. CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION Explore available VPN server locations and choose the option that works best for your connection. PROTECTION FOR EVERYDAY CONNECTIONS Use Guardex VPN at home, while traveling, at work, or whenever you connect to public Wi-Fi. Guardex VPN helps protect your internet connection and makes everyday browsing more private. CLEAR CONNECTION DETAILS View your current VPN status and connection information directly inside the app. WHY CHOOSE GUARDEX VPN • 3 GB of free VPN traffic every month • Fast and simple one-tap connection • Multiple available VPN server locations • Added protection on public Wi-Fi networks • Clear real-time connection status • Modern and easy-to-use interface • Premium plan with unlimited VPN data • Access to all available server locations with Premium UPGRADE TO PREMIUM Unlock unlimited VPN data and access every available Guardex VPN server location with an optional Premium subscription. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY PRIVACY Whether you are browsing the web, messaging, working remotely, or using an unfamiliar network, Guardex VPN helps add another layer of protection to your connection. Connection availability and performance may vary depending on your internet provider, network conditions, location, and selected VPN server. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BetterVPN Client4 screens
Guardex VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Guardex VPN at every 3 days against BetterVPN Client's weekly. Guardex VPN also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. BetterVPN Client sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Guardex VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BetterVPN Client against 5.0 for Guardex VPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BetterVPN Client ships an update weekly, Guardex VPN every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BetterVPN Client versus Guardex VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetterVPN ClientGuardex VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB148 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBetterLink, LLCOsyris

Customer experience

BetterVPN Client

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Guardex VPN

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

BetterVPN Client

Subscriptions15
  • Dedicated IP Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Standard VPN Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Standard VPN Monthly + IP 50%$6.491 Month
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  • Standard VPN Monthly + IP 40%$7.091 Month
  • Standard VPN Monthly + IP 30%$7.691 Month
  • Standard VPN Monthly + IP 20%$8.291 Month
  • Dedicated Server Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Dedicated IP Yearly$41.991 Year
  • Standard VPN Yearly7 Days trial$41.991 Year
  • Standard VPN Yearly + IP 50%$62.991 Year
  • Standard VPN Yearly + IP 40%$67.991 Year
  • Standard VPN Yearly + IP 30%$71.991 Year
  • Standard VPN Yearly + IP 20%$75.991 Year
  • Standard VPN Yearly + IP 10%$79.991 Year
  • Dedicated Server Yearly$169.991 Year
2 purchases

Guardex VPN

Subscriptions2
  • Guardex Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Guardex Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is BetterVPN Client free?
BetterVPN Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guardex VPN free?
Guardex VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BetterVPN Client or Guardex VPN?
BetterVPN Client and Guardex VPN are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do BetterVPN Client or Guardex VPN have ads?
Neither BetterVPN Client nor Guardex VPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BetterVPN Client or Guardex VPN?
BetterVPN Client ships an update weekly, and Guardex VPN every 3 days. Most recently, BetterVPN Client was updated on October 31, 2026 and Guardex VPN on October 31, 2026.

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