Comparison

CryptoMesh VPN vs Direct Cloud Phone

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

Head to head
About

CryptoMesh VPN

Features
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CryptoMesh VPN connects you to your own WireGuard gateway, home devices, and Cloud VPN (US East). YOUR OWN GATEWAY, FREE Import a WireGuard configuration and connect for free after you sign in. Self-hosted connections have no ads and no artificial session timers. Your gateway must already be configured and reachable from your current network. REACH YOUR HOME DEVICES Use private-subnet profiles to reach devices on your home network, including compatible KVMs. CryptoMesh distinguishes a verified gateway connection from a full-tunnel Internet VPN, so you can see what your connection protects. TouchKVM companion guidance helps you get started with an existing compatible gateway. YOUR ACCOUNT Sign in to use CryptoMesh VPN. Your account enables guided gateway pairing and management, ownership checks, and device authorization and revocation. Manually imported WireGuard profiles remain free to use after sign-in, and their private keys stay in secure storage on your device. WireGuard peer authentication and iOS VPN permission protect the connection itself. PAID CLOUD SERVICES CryptoMesh Cloud VPN (US East) and managed cloud relay require an active paid plan. Choose a monthly or annual subscription and restore eligible purchases through the app. There are no rewarded ads or free cloud sessions. KEY FEATURES β€’ Modern WireGuard VPN connections β€’ Import your own WireGuard profile for free after sign-in β€’ Private-subnet access to home devices β€’ Clear connection checks and reconnect behavior β€’ Optional managed gateway pairing β€’ Paid cloud VPN and cloud relay β€’ No ads or artificial self-hosted session timers PRIVACY CryptoMesh VPN does not sell your browsing activity or use the contents of your VPN traffic for advertising. Network traffic is processed as needed to provide, secure, and maintain the VPN service. CryptoMesh VPN is published and supported by Aris Party LLC. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Direct Cloud Phone

Features
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Direct Cloud Phone β€” Managing a Dedicated Cloud Mobile Environment from iPhone Direct Cloud Phone is a platform for remote access to dedicated cloud-based mobile devices. Your iPhone screen displays the full home screen of a remote smartphone, with support for gestures, settings, and app installation. It's a separate, isolated "second device" for development, app testing, corporate tasks, and profile separation β€” without mixing with your personal phone. PLATFORM PURPOSE A dedicated cloud mobile environment for developing, testing, and debugging apps under controlled conditions. An isolated "second device" alongside your iPhone β€” for separating work and test profiles without needing a second physical device. Corporate remote access to pre-configured mobile infrastructure for employees and contractors. Protects your primary device from the effects of third-party and test app builds. WHAT YOU CAN DO Remotely control a full-featured cloud smartphone from your iPhone screen. Install and test apps, use messengers and browsers in an isolated environment. Restart the device, change configuration, extend your subscription. Manage multiple slots and devices from a single app. PLATFORM CAPABILITIES Choice β€” multiple hosting regions for cloud infrastructure, at the user's discretion. Up-to-date β€” regularly updated catalog of configurations, plans, and reviews. Transparency β€” clear distinction between what Direct Cloud Phone provides and what services third parties provide. HOW IT WORKS Create a cloud device, choose the infrastructure hosting region and configuration. Purchase access via In-App Purchase. Tap "Connect" β€” screen streaming from the cloud device begins with responsive touch input. Work as if on a separate device: shortcuts, app installation, familiar settings. Renew access on time β€” without renewal, the environment and its data are deleted with no way to recover them. MULTIPLE DEVICES Several independent cloud mobile environments under one account: a test build separate from production, a work profile separate from personal, a client environment separate from your own. Terms, slots, and pricing are visible before payment, and switching between devices takes one tap. SECURITY Account login is protected by modern authentication mechanisms; the app includes a PIN code and alerts for suspicious activity. Use unique passwords for third-party services and comply with their terms of use. ABOUT THE SERVICE Direct Cloud Phone is a cloud mobile environment with remote access. Stream quality depends on your internet connection speed; some third-party apps may restrict functionality in cloud environments according to their own rules. The Direct Cloud Phone platform is intended solely for providing a dedicated cloud mobile environment for the purposes of app development, testing, corporate remote access, and work profile separation. The platform is not intended to provide access to information resources and telecommunications networks whose access is restricted within the territory of the Russian Federation. The user agrees to use the platform in accordance with applicable laws of the Russian Federation. TERM AND DATA The paid period is specified at the time of purchase. Without timely renewal, the cloud environment and all data on it are deleted with no possibility of recovery β€” plan your renewal in advance. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do I need a second physical phone? β€” No, an iPhone and a stable internet connection are enough. Is this a VPN app? β€” No. Direct Cloud Phone provides access to a dedicated cloud mobile environment and is not a means of establishing a secure tunnel between devices. Can I install my own apps? β€” Yes, within the account's rules and the terms of use of the relevant services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CryptoMesh VPN4 screens
Direct Cloud Phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CryptoMesh VPN at every 4 days against Direct Cloud Phone's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. CryptoMesh VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month and Direct Cloud Phone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CryptoMesh VPN ships an update every 4 days, Direct Cloud Phone every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
CryptoMesh VPN versus Direct Cloud Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptoMesh VPNDirect Cloud Phone
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size48 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARI'S PARTY L.L.C.THETOCHKA DEVELOPMENTS MMC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CryptoMesh VPN

Subscriptions2
  • VibeVPN Pro Monthly1 Month trial$8.491 Month
  • VibeVPN Pro Yearly1 Month trial$84.991 Year
10 purchases

Direct Cloud Phone

One-time10
  • Device Seat R2$1.99
  • Guest Seat R2$1.99
  • Phone Slot R2$1.99
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  • Wallet 500 RUB R2$5.99
  • Wallet 3000 RUB R2$34.99
  • Cloud Phone Lite 1 mo R2$34.99
  • Cloud Phone Ultra 1 month R2$119.99
  • Cloud Phone Ultra 3 month R2$399.99
  • Cloud Phone Ultra 6 month R2$699.99
  • Cloud Phone Ultra 12 month R2$999.99

Questions

Is CryptoMesh VPN free?
CryptoMesh VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Direct Cloud Phone free?
Direct Cloud Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CryptoMesh VPN or Direct Cloud Phone have ads?
Neither CryptoMesh VPN nor Direct Cloud Phone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CryptoMesh VPN or Direct Cloud Phone?
CryptoMesh VPN ships an update every 4 days, and Direct Cloud Phone every 5 weeks. Most recently, CryptoMesh VPN was updated on October 24, 2026 and Direct Cloud Phone on October 25, 2026.

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