Comparison

Ghost Route vs MeshPin

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

Head to head
About

Ghost Route

Features
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Ghost Route is free to download. Browsing servers, network speed test, and viewing plans are free. One limited 5-minute VPN session per day is included with the free download. Unlimited VPN connection and full VPN service require an active paid Platinum auto-renewable subscription purchased through the App Store. WHAT IS FREE β€’ Browse available VPN server locations β€’ One 5-minute VPN session per day (limited; not unlimited) β€’ Incognito in-app browser (private session β€” no history saved after you close) β€’ Network speed test β€’ View subscription plans and pricing β€’ Optional account creation REQUIRES PAID IN-APP PURCHASE β€’ Unlimited VPN connection and encrypted browsing β€’ Access to VPN servers without daily session limits β€’ Secure internet connection β€’ One-tap VPN connection β€’ Public Wi-Fi protection All unlimited VPN functionality requires an active paid subscription. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS (AUTO-RENEWABLE) Platinum: Monthly $5.00 Β· Yearly $35.00 Subscription pricing and duration are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://ghostroutetermsofuse.netlify.app/ Privacy Policy: https://ghostroutes.netlify.app/

About

MeshPin

Features
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MeshPin connects your phone, tablet and computer into a private network that is yours alone. Install, sign in, and your devices are already joined β€” wherever you are, they feel like they're right next to you. Features: Β· Remote desktop, whenever you need it Control your home computer while you're on a trip. One-tap screen sharing β€” no complicated port setup required. Β· Access files across all your devices Read files on your home computer from your phone, or send documents back to your office machine. Direct device-to-device transfer β€” no cloud uploads. Β· Remote terminal & on-demand ports Built-in command line to connect to remote devices β€” no extra SSH tool needed. Open a port on any device with one tap, and close it when you're done. Β· Public access, on and off as you like Temporarily expose a device to the internet through a public subdomain. Turn it off to go private again. No public IP or port-forwarding setup required. Β· One app across all platforms Mobile and PC - Consistent Core, features everywhere. Β· End-to-end encrypted traffic Connections are encrypted at all times and travel peer-to-peer. Your data never passes through third parties β€” we do not collect analytics or usage telemetry.

Screenshots

Ghost Route3 screens
MeshPin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeshPin at none against Ghost Route's 3. MeshPin also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ghost Route sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. MeshPin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Ghost Route versus MeshPin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost RouteMeshPin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYencode TechnologiesMinimalist Network Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ghost Route

Subscriptions3
  • Ghost Route Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Ghost Route Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Ghost Route Yearly$34.991 Year
None

MeshPin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ghost Route free?
Ghost Route is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeshPin free?
MeshPin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ghost Route or MeshPin have ads?
Neither Ghost Route nor MeshPin shows ads.

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