G1 Pro vs Passepartout, VPN Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
G1 Pro
This utility app automates sending predefined SMS messages to compatible GSM switches like G1 Pro. It simplifies the process by filling in the SMS content for you, eliminating manual typing. Save the SIM card number of your GSM switch in the settings for easy access.
- Predefined SMS sending
- GSM switch compatibility
- Automated SMS content
- SIM card number saving
- User feedback integration
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This app sends predefined SMSs to compatible GSM switches such as G1 Pro. By using this app you don't need to type the specific SMS content and the app fill the text for you. You should save the SIM card number of the GSM switch hardware in the settings. This is the first release of this app and you feedback would help us to improve it.
Passepartout, VPN Client
A versatile VPN client for Apple devices that supports WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols. Easily import server configurations and enjoy enhanced online privacy with features like DNS over HTTPS/TLS and custom routing. Supports Family Sharing for multi-device use.
- WireGuard and OpenVPN support
- OpenVPN obfuscation
- Shortcuts automation
- On-demand connection rules
- iCloud multi-device sharing
- Secure DNS (DoH/DoT)
- Custom routing
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Protect your online privacy with Passepartout, a smart VPN client seamlessly integrated with iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and tvOS. HOW PASSEPARTOUT WORKS Passepartout includes basic import and connection features. Additional features require an in-app purchase. INCLUDED FEATURES: - Support for OpenVPN and WireGuard protocols. - OpenVPN obfuscation (using --scramble). - Shortcuts automation for streamlined operations. - Exclude endpoints for precise control. OpenVPN support focuses on common options; compression is not supported because it is not secure. REQUIRES AN IN-APP PURCHASE: - Support for Apple TV. - On-demand rules for smart, automated connections. - iCloud sharing for seamless multi-device use. - DoH/DoT for secure DNS queries. - Domain matching for split DNS. - Export and share profiles. - Custom routing for advanced configurations. - Interactive login with support for one-time passwords (OTP). - Non-VPN profiles (e.g. DNS/Proxy-only setups). FAMILY SHARING ENABLED All purchases support Family Sharing, so you can share them with your family members. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Passepartout is built with transparency and privacy in mind: - See exactly which servers you’re connecting to. - No ads, trackers, or unnecessary background activities—just the VPN connection you need. OPEN SOURCE AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN Passepartout is open source and constantly evolving with the help of its community. Check out the project on GitHub: https://github.com/partout-io ~ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://partout.io/passepartout/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Passepartout, VPN Client at 4.8 against G1 Pro's 3.3. Passepartout, VPN Client also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 3). G1 Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Passepartout, VPN Client sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. G1 Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Passepartout, VPN Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Passepartout, VPN Client has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
G1 Pro ships an update every 28 months, Passepartout, VPN Client weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | G1 Pro | Passepartout, VPN Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | M S Dehkordi | Algoritmico Ltd |
Customer experience
G1 Pro
Passepartout, VPN Client
Bugs and requests
G1 Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Passepartout, VPN Client
Reported bugs
3 issues- Profiles not saving or loading correctly
- Connectivity issues when transitioning between cellular and Wi-Fi
- Unexpected behavior when using iCloud sync
Requested features
4 requests- Support for more VPN protocols (e.g. WireGuard)
- Ability to manually configure VPN settings (e.g. MTU, ciphers)
- Improved Apple TV integration and support
- Split-tunneling functionality
In-app purchases
G1 Pro
No in-app purchases
Passepartout, VPN Client
- Tiny donation$0.99
- Small donation$1.99
- Medium donation$4.99
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- Big donation$9.99
- Huge donation$24.99
- Core (iOS)$24.99
- Core (macOS)$24.99
- Apple TV$24.99
- Core (iOS/macOS)$44.99
- Forever$79.99
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