Every page below is honest about what the other product does better. The pattern you'll notice: none of the big VPNs can route per app on iPhone, so they all break your local apps abroad. That's the problem Traveler's VPN exists to solve.
Fast, audited, polished, and still one big switch on iPhone: split tunneling by single IP address only. Their own docs call it unreliable for large sites.
Read the comparison → The biggest name9,000+ servers, great speeds, and zero split tunneling on iPhone or Mac. Plus the famous renewal price jump after the intro term.
Read the comparison → The budget brand$2.49/month sounds great until you notice it means 24 months up front, and that its iOS Bypasser can't exclude a single app from the tunnel.
Read the comparison → The China expat standardBattle-tested for a decade behind the firewall, priced like it: $30/month, VIP servers extra, no refunds, and no per-app routing on iPhone.
Read the comparison → The budget China favoriteIt beat the firewall for years, then announced its mainland exit in April 2026. Why private per-user servers don't share that single point of failure.
Read the comparison → The power toolSame $2.99, same BYO server idea. They give you a rule compiler and a GitHub scavenger hunt; we ship maintained travel profiles, a native Mac app, and a managed option.
Read the comparison →WeChat, maps, taxis, and payments stay fast. Instagram, WhatsApp, X, YouTube, and Gmail stay reachable. Automatically, on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Free 3-day trial, $9.99 Travel Pass for the trip, $14.99/month if you go often, or $2.99 once with your own server.
