Comparison

BetterVPN Client vs CityLink Global 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

CityLink Global VPN

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Choose an available route and control your VPN connection with CityLink Global VPN. View your connection status, switch locations, and find account settings and support in one place. CONNECTION CONTROL Start and stop the VPN yourself. See your selected route and the connection status shown in the app. AVAILABLE LOCATIONS Browse the regional and international routes available to your account. Route availability and network performance vary by location, carrier, device, and service status. Access to any particular website or third-party service is not guaranteed. ACCOUNT AND SUPPORT Register with email, manage your account and devices, and find help, FAQs, and diagnostics. Sign-in is required to connect. SUBSCRIPTIONS Shared-route membership options are shown in the app. Review the price, duration, renewal terms, and included access before confirming a purchase. Apple subscriptions can be managed in your App Store account settings. Restore Purchases is available in the shared-route membership section. PRIVACY AND TRANSPARENCY We do not intentionally collect or store browsing content, visited-site lists, DNS query history, or communication contents to provide the VPN service. VPN traffic data is not used for advertising or cross-app tracking. Diagnostic information is submitted only when you choose to send it and is designed to remove credentials and other sensitive content. Use the service in accordance with applicable laws and the Terms of Service. Privacy Policy: https://speedcn.citylink.club/en/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://speedcn.citylink.club/en/terms/ Support: https://speedcn.citylink.club/en/support/

Screenshots

BetterVPN Client4 screens
CityLink Global VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CityLink Global VPN at none against BetterVPN Client's 10. CityLink Global VPN also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CityLink Global VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BetterVPN Client versus CityLink Global VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetterVPN ClientCityLink Global VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB49 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBetterLink, LLCCityLink Global Technology Limited

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BetterVPN Client

Subscriptions10
  • Standard VPN Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Standard VPN Monthly + IP 50%$6.491 Month
  • Standard VPN Monthly + IP 40%$7.091 Month
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  • Standard VPN Monthly + IP 30%$7.691 Month
  • Standard VPN Monthly + IP 20%$8.291 Month
  • 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
None

CityLink Global VPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BetterVPN Client free?
BetterVPN Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CityLink Global VPN free?
CityLink Global VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BetterVPN Client or CityLink Global VPN have ads?
Neither BetterVPN Client nor CityLink Global VPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BetterVPN Client or CityLink Global VPN?
BetterVPN Client ships an update weekly, and CityLink Global VPN weekly. Most recently, BetterVPN Client was updated on October 31, 2026 and CityLink Global VPN on October 31, 2026.

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