Welcome VPN vs Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Welcome VPN
This app provides a secure and private internet connection using a modern VPN client. It allows users to bring their own VPN configurations or use a free trial for encrypted browsing on public networks.
- One-tap connect
- Free trial included
- Bring your own VPN config
- Fast modern protocols
- Split tunneling
- Supports multiple VPN protocols
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WelcomeVPN is a VLESS, VMess, Trojan and Shadowsocks client built on Xray. Paste your key or a subscription link and connect with one tap. No account needed. Built on Apple's secure Network Extension framework, WelcomeVPN keeps your traffic encrypted on public Wi-Fi, hotels, airports and cafés, so your data stays yours. WHY WELCOMEVPN • One-tap connect — no complicated setup • No account required — nothing to sign up for • Bring your own config — paste a link or scan a QR code • Send your key to the TV — no typing with the remote • Lightning-fast modern protocols for smooth streaming and browsing • Clean, simple design in 5 languages • Large text and VoiceOver: the interface follows your iOS accessibility settings SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks and SOCKS — connect to virtually any modern server or subscription link. SERVERS & SUBSCRIPTION LINKS • Import a subscription link and get all its servers at once • See remaining traffic and expiry at a glance • Refresh servers in one tap to always stay up to date • Switch between locations with clear country flags • Keep multiple keys and switch any time SPLIT TUNNELLING (EXCEPTIONS) Choose what goes through the VPN and what doesn't. Exclude specific domains or popular services so local apps and sites keep working at full speed while everything else stays protected. SEND YOUR KEY TO THE TV Using Welcome VPN on your smart TV? Open Settings → “Send to TV” on your iPhone and enter the short code from the TV screen, or scan its QR code. Your key or whole subscription arrives on the TV in seconds — no typing long links with the remote. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your traffic is encrypted between your device and your server. You decide which server to trust — WelcomeVPN is the client that connects you. GET CONNECTED IN SECONDS 1. Open WelcomeVPN 2. Paste your VPN link or scan a QR code 3. You're protected WelcomeVPN is a VPN client. To connect you need a compatible VPN configuration or subscription link from a provider you trust. Questions? Contact us at contact@welcomevpn.net
Authenticator
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Authenticator is a privacy-first two-factor authentication (2FA / MFA) app that generates TOTP verification codes offline on your device. KEEP YOUR ACCOUNTS SAFE • Generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) without an internet connection • Scan QR codes or enter setup keys manually • Organize accounts with categories (Premium) • Codes stay on your device — secrets are never sent to our servers PASSWORDS IN ONE VAULT • Store authenticator accounts and passwords together • Local encryption keeps credentials protected on device OPTIONAL ENCRYPTED BACKUP • Premium unlocks end-to-end encrypted cloud backup & sync via Sign in with Apple and iCloud • Data is encrypted before it leaves your device PREMIUM • Unlimited authenticator accounts and passwords • Categories, encrypted backup & sync, and an ad-free experience • Start with a 3-day free trial Authenticator is independent and is not affiliated with third-party services whose accounts you add. Privacy Policy: https://authenticator.panasun.work/privacy Support: https://authenticator.panasun.work
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Welcome VPN at none against Authenticator's 3. Welcome VPN also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Welcome VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.
Welcome VPN ships an update every 3 days, Authenticator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Welcome VPN | Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WELCOME TECH LLP | NODEBIN COMPANY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Welcome VPN
No in-app purchases
Authenticator
- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Premium Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year









