Getflix vs CactusVPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Getflix
This application helps maintain your Getflix IP address automatically. It offers convenience for users by updating your IP address on WiFi and cellular networks. Keep your SmartDNS service running smoothly with this utility.
- Automatic IP updates
- WiFi network support
- Cellular network support
- SmartDNS IP management
- Official Getflix app
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The official Getflix SmartDNS app allows you to keep your Getflix IP up-to-date with the convenience of your iOS device. You can even automatically update your IP when using WiFi and/or cellular networks!
CactusVPN
This app provides a secure VPN and Smart DNS service to protect your online privacy and prevent tracking. It offers high-speed servers, end-to-end encryption, and unlimited bandwidth for a seamless browsing experience across multiple devices.
- High-Speed VPN Servers
- End-to-End Encryption
- 7 VPN Protocols
- No Logs Guaranteed
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- Unlimited Devices
- Smart DNS Service
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To use the app, you need a CactusVPN account. To get an account, you can register for a 3-days free trial account on our website or to order a subscription from the app. With CactusVPN you will get: - High-Speed VPN Servers - End-to-End Encryption - 7 VPN Protocols - No Logs Guaranteed - Unlimited Bandwidth and Speed - Unlimited Devices in the Same Time - Shared Static IP - 30-Days Money Back Guarantee - Professional 24/7 Customer Support CactusVPN iOS app allows you to: 1. Enjoy our VPN service directly from your iOS device. Simply choose the VPN server location and tap the "Connect" button. You can set the app to stop Internet traffic if VPN connection drops and reconnect automatically to VPN, to protect you from DNS leak, to sign in at app start, to connect VPN on sign in, to hide app on connect. 2. Enjoy our Smart DNS service directly from your iOS device and it’s easier than ever as you don’t need to manually connect anymore. All you have to do is run the app, sign in and enable the Smart DNS service. You can set our app to validate your IP address automatically while the app is in background and what DNS servers you want to use. You can automatically enable the Smart DNS every time you sign in to the app and you can sign in automatically at app startup. - Hide your IP address - Stop advertisers from tracking your digital footprints - Stop hackers from seeing what you do on the web - Keep your browsing habits a secret - Secure your data on any WiFi network - No more bandwidth throttling - Optimize your SEO strategies
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CactusVPN at 3.0 against Getflix's 2.1. Getflix's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CactusVPN holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Getflix has 30 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Getflix ships an update every 3 months, CactusVPN every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Getflix | CactusVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (30 ratings) | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digiport OU | CactusVPN, LLC |
Bugs and requests
Getflix
Reported bugs
16 issues- App never works first time
- Need to keep quitting and reopening app
- Pixelated video, reconnects multiple times
- Error messages
- App abandoned, no updates for ages
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- IPDATE YOUR APPP
- Can’t even login
- Error 401
- Cannot log in!!
- Does not let you log into your account
- Automatic updates not working
- Won't run on iPad. Keeps closing.
- Can't login, says request denied - unauthorised (401)
- Login or sign up doesn't work
- Can't get thru login
- Facebook login approval issues
Requested features
6 requests- Update app to support new iOS features
- Add account and subscription maintenance features
- Add DNS list access
- Add Apple Watch support
- Add 1Password integration
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- Add VPN service app with country switching
CactusVPN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Getflix
No in-app purchases
CactusVPN
No in-app purchases
