Comparison

Pickap VPN vs World by SOBE

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

Head to head
About

Pickap VPN

Features
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Pickap VPN brings VPN connections and extra browser protection together. Choose an available location, manage your subscription and set up ad blocking in one app. VPN AT THE CENTRE โ€ข Connect and disconnect from the home screen. โ€ข Choose a server from your active subscription. โ€ข See your connection status. โ€ข Use existing access with a short Pickap key or a compatible subscription link. ONE PICKAP ACCOUNT Use the same account in the app, on the website and in Telegram after confirming the link. Paid access stays with your account. Replace or remove your short VPN key in account settings. EXTRA PROTECTION WITH ADBLOCK Enable the blocker extensions in your iPhone or iPad settings. Choose ad and tracker filter lists, allow individual websites and add your own rules. AdBlock works through browser extensions; it does not block advertising across every app on your device. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND ACCESS VPN requires active Pickap access or a compatible subscription. In-app plans are available for 1, 3, 6 and 12 months. The price and duration are shown before you confirm your App Store purchase. Available servers depend on your subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Renewal may be charged within 24 hours before the next period begins. Manage your subscription or cancel auto-renewal in your App Store settings. Restore purchases directly in the app. You can request account deletion in account settings. Requests are processed within 7 days. Deleting your account or the app does not cancel your Apple subscription. Privacy policy: https://pickap.space/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@pickap.space

About

World by SOBE

Features
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World by SOBE is a private VPN in one tap: a secure, encrypted connection to our own servers in the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Israel and the USA, run by SOBE Oรœ, a company in Estonia (EU). โ€ข One tap to connect. If your network blocks VPNs, World switches protocol by itself, and โ€œNot connecting?โ€ finds what is wrong. โ€ข No logs: we do not record the sites you visit, DNS queries or your IP address. No third-party analytics. We keep only your email or account number, your purchases and your devices. โ€ข Sign in with Apple or with your email, or stay anonymous: a 16-digit account number instead of an email. โ€ข Allowed list: banks and services from home that refuse foreign addresses open directly, everything else stays in the VPN. โ€ข One account on up to 3 devices: iPhone, iPad and Mac. A remote and a complication on Apple Watch, the connection in the Dynamic Island, widgets and themes in your style. The app creates a protected VPN connection to servers operated by SOBE Oรœ (Sobe Invest). With an Apple or email account, choose a plan in the app: monthly, yearly with a 7-day free trial, or lifetime access for one payment; a new account can try World for an hour first. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage them in Settings โ†’ your name โ†’ Subscriptions. With an account number, buy 30 days or a year of access: you pay once and nothing renews. You can delete your account at any time in the app's Settings. Terms of use: https://world.sobeinvest.com/terms Privacy policy: https://world.sobeinvest.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pickap VPN4 screens
World by SOBE4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pickap VPN and World by SOBE are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Pickap VPN sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and World by SOBE sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pickap VPN versus World by SOBE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickap VPNWorld by SOBE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS17.616.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size67 MB138 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVarion Team LTDSOBE OU

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pickap VPN

Subscriptions5
  • Pickap VPN โ€” Week$0.997 Days
  • Pickap VPN โ€” Month$3.991 Month
  • Pickap VPN ยท 3 months$9.993 Months
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  • Pickap VPN ยท 6 months$17.996 Months
  • Pickap VPN โ€” Year$34.991 Year
5 purchases

World by SOBE

Subscriptions2
  • World Monthly$3.991 Month
  • World Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time3
  • World for 30 days$3.99
  • World for a year$34.99
  • World Forever$89.99

Questions

Is Pickap VPN free?
Pickap VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is World by SOBE free?
World by SOBE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pickap VPN or World by SOBE have ads?
Neither Pickap VPN nor World by SOBE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pickap VPN or World by SOBE?
Pickap VPN ships an update weekly, and World by SOBE weekly. Most recently, Pickap VPN was updated on October 31, 2026 and World by SOBE on October 31, 2026.

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