Comparison

Welcome VPN vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • One-tap connect
  • Free trial included
  • Bring your own VPN config
  • Fast modern protocols
  • Split tunneling
  • Supports multiple VPN protocols
Features
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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

About

Authenticator

Features
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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

Screenshots

Welcome VPN4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Welcome VPN versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWelcome VPNAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWELCOME TECH LLPNODEBIN COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Welcome VPN

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Welcome VPN free?
Welcome VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Welcome VPN or Authenticator have ads?
Neither Welcome VPN nor Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Welcome VPN or Authenticator?
Welcome VPN ships an update every 3 days, and Authenticator every 6 days. Most recently, Welcome VPN was updated on October 20, 2026 and Authenticator on October 8, 2026.

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