Comparison

Duck Connect vs matoraVPN

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

Head to head
About

Duck Connect

Features
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DuckConnect turns a configuration you already have into a working connection. Paste the link, pick an endpoint, tap once โ€” protocol handling and routing are the app's job, not yours. Works with any provider. The app ships no servers and no access of its own: point it at a subscription link or a single configuration and it reads whatever comes back โ€” a server list or one endpoint, plain text or base64 โ€” applying the routing rules exactly as they were written. Key features: โ€ข Modern protocols, including VLESS and REALITY โ€ข Compatibility with XTLS-based configurations โ€ข Import by link, QR code, or clipboard โ€ข Built on the v2ray/xray core โ€ข Endpoint list with live response times โ€ข Live download and upload speed with a session timer โ€ข Automatic refresh, so new endpoints appear on their own โ€ข One-tap connection management โ€ข Light and dark themes The account keeps only what it needs to work: your sign-in email or ID, your subscription status and an install identifier, so the account stays after you reinstall the app.

About

matoraVPN

Features
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matoraVPN is an everyday VPN from Matora Inc. for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open the app and start without entering personal details first. Core experience: - One-tap Smart Location connection - New accounts can try 24 hours before purchase to check speed and stability - Standard and Plus weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly plans bill immediately and auto-renew once chosen - Restore purchases on iOS and macOS - Submit a support request directly and include essential connection status when needed - Clear refund status, service credit, and connection-details paths Privacy summary: matoraVPN does not log browsing history, DNS queries, visited domains or traffic contents. Limited issuance, cancellation, revocation and acknowledgment records support service operation and replay protection; retention jobs delete them after more than seven days without updates. Source IPs are used transiently to create abuse-prevention HMAC identifiers, not stored as raw addresses. Connection details are sent only when you ask for help and include only necessary details such as app version, region, connection status, and error type. Service scope: matoraVPN first launches in regions where VPN use is permitted. Please follow local law and platform rules. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Duck Connect4 screens
matoraVPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Duck Connect at none against matoraVPN's 12. matoraVPN's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. matoraVPN sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Duck Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duck Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, matoraVPN every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Duck Connect versus matoraVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuck ConnectmatoraVPN
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS16.2 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size81 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOUND MASTERS SRLMatora Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Duck Connect

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

matoraVPN

Subscriptions12
  • matoraVPN Standard Weekly$2.997 Days
  • matoraVPN Plus Weekly$4.497 Days
  • matoraVPN Standard Monthly$6.991 Month
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  • matoraVPN Plus Monthly$10.991 Month
  • Monthly Dedicated IP$12.991 Month
  • matoraVPN Standard Quarterly$16.993 Months
  • Private Address Monthly$24.991 Month
  • matoraVPN Plus Quarterly$27.993 Months
  • matoraVPN Standard Yearly$59.991 Year
  • matoraVPN Plus Yearly$89.991 Year
  • Yearly Dedicated IP$129.991 Year
  • Private Address Yearly$249.991 Year

Questions

Is Duck Connect free?
Duck Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is matoraVPN free?
matoraVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Duck Connect or matoraVPN have ads?
Neither Duck Connect nor matoraVPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duck Connect or matoraVPN?
Duck Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, and matoraVPN every 4 days. Most recently, Duck Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and matoraVPN on October 24, 2026.

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