Comparison

ArkturiusVPN vs Tunnelless

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

Head to head
About

ArkturiusVPN

This app offers fast, secure VPN connections with intelligent protection and hands-free control via an AI voice assistant. It features a global server network and Guardian Mode for enhanced security. Experience private and secure internet access with a clean, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Fast, secure VPN connections
  • Global server network
  • AI voice assistant
  • Guardian Mode
  • Guardian Lock
  • One-tap connect
  • Automatic reconnection
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Arkturius VPN is a next-generation privacy and security app that combines fast encrypted VPN connections with intelligent protection. Key features: Fast, secure VPN connections with modern encryption, global server network for reliable performance, AI voice assistant for hands-free control and guidance. Guardian Mode for an additional layer of intelligent protection, Guardian Lock for enhanced security controls. One-tap connect with a clean, intuitive interface. Automatic reconnection to help maintain a protected session. Secure account sync across supported devices. Download Arkturius VPN and experience intelligent privacy and security. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tunnelless

Access your private network from your iOS or Mac device without installing a VPN profile. This app provides a local SOCKS5 proxy, allowing only its traffic to use your private network, leaving your device's routing untouched.

Highlights
  • Connects to existing Tailscale networks
  • No VPN profile installation required
  • Exposes local SOCKS5 proxy
  • Keeps device routing untouched
  • Sign out and delete local state
Features
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Tunnelless puts your iPhone, iPad, or Mac on your private Tailscale network without installing a VPN profile. Apps that reach a private network normally need a system VPN: a NetworkExtension, an "Allow VPN configuration" prompt, and a profile that takes over device-wide routing and conflicts with any other VPN you already run. Tunnelless does none of that. It runs a userspace network node inside the app and exposes a local SOCKS5 proxy, so only this app's traffic uses your private network. The rest of your device is untouched, and you can keep running your work VPN at the same time. WHAT IT DOES • Joins your existing Tailscale network with a standard browser sign-in • Shows your node's private IP address once connected • Exposes a local SOCKS5 proxy address for reaching machines on your network • Signs out and deletes local state on demand REQUIREMENTS • A Tailscale account. Tunnelless connects to a network you already have. It is not an account, hosting, or subscription service, and it does not create networks for you. PRIVACY Tunnelless collects no data, includes no analytics, and performs no tracking. Sign-in happens directly with Tailscale; your credentials are never seen by us. Network state is stored only on your device and is removed when you sign out. Tailscale is a registered trademark of Tailscale Inc. Tunnelless is built by Indiagram LLC and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tailscale Inc.

Screenshots

ArkturiusVPN4 screens
Tunnelless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ArkturiusVPN at 5.0 against Tunnelless's 4.0. Tunnelless's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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. ArkturiusVPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tunnelless asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ArkturiusVPN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArkturiusVPN ships an update every 4 weeks, Tunnelless daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ArkturiusVPN versus Tunnelless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkturiusVPNTunnelless
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArcturius AI LLCIndiagram LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ArkturiusVPN

Subscriptions1
  • Founder VPN Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Founder Membership$25.00
None

Tunnelless

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArkturiusVPN free?
ArkturiusVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tunnelless free?
Tunnelless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ArkturiusVPN or Tunnelless?
ArkturiusVPN is rated higher. ArkturiusVPN averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tunnelless averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ArkturiusVPN or Tunnelless have ads?
Neither ArkturiusVPN nor Tunnelless shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArkturiusVPN or Tunnelless?
ArkturiusVPN ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tunnelless daily. Most recently, ArkturiusVPN was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tunnelless on October 31, 2026.

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