# Nono VPN vs CST Pulse

The clearest difference is rating: CST Pulse at 5.0 against Nono VPN's 4.6. CST Pulse also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Nono VPN's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nono VPN sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and CST Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CST Pulse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nono VPN has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nono VPN ships an update every 2 days, CST Pulse daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nono VPN | CST Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nono-vpn-fast-and-stable-proxy/id6795039811/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cst-pulse/id6801555615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mr. Doggg Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795039814) | [Christopher Simons](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801555617) |

## What reviewers say

### Nono VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nono-vpn-fast-and-stable-proxy/id6795039811)

Connect to the internet securely and privately with this VPN service. It offers a free tier with limited high-speed data and an option to upgrade for unlimited, faster access. Enjoy stable connections and no-log policies.

**Highlights:** Free forever with reduced speed, 300 MB at full speed initially, Stable and auto-recovering connection, No signup required, Privacy-focused, no browsing logs, Optional paid plans for unlimited speed and data, Cross-device sync with account

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |


### CST Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cst-pulse/id6801555615)

Monitor the health and connectivity of your Cato network environment in real-time. Get instant visibility into sites, WAN links, and users to quickly identify and resolve issues before they impact your users. Offers detailed network analysis and event tracking.

**Highlights:** Real-time site and WAN link status, Remote user connectivity monitoring, Network throughput graphs, Searchable connectivity event timeline, SDP user details and search, Customizable alerts and notifications, Multi-tenant monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ProMonthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pulse Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nono VPN free?

Nono VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CST Pulse free?

CST Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nono VPN or CST Pulse?

CST Pulse is rated higher. Nono VPN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while CST Pulse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nono VPN or CST Pulse have ads?

Neither Nono VPN nor CST Pulse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nono VPN or CST Pulse?

Nono VPN ships an update every 2 days, and CST Pulse daily. Most recently, Nono VPN was updated on October 31, 2026 and CST Pulse on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*