iHideIt vs Messenger VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iHideIt
Securely send messages that require a password for decryption. Ensure your private conversations remain confidential on both ends, adding a vital layer of protection for sensitive information.
- Encrypted message sending
- Password-protected decryption
- Enhanced message privacy
- Secure communication
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iHideIt allows you to send encrypted messages which can only be read if the recipient has the password. Keep your messages safe and secure with iHideIt. Be sure that your messages are private on both ends. "It adds an added layer of protection to messaging that could be vital in defending notably sensitive messages that you want to make certain that only 1 particular person ever reads." - technology2015.com
Messenger VPN
Enhance your messaging experience with robust security and privacy. This app integrates a VPN service to encrypt your communications and protect your data while using familiar messaging features. Enjoy secure calls, texts, and media sharing with an added layer of anonymity.
- Enhanced messaging security
- Integrated VPN service
- Private texting and calling
- Secure media sharing
- Anonymity and IP hiding
- Global server network access
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Boost your Telegram chats with unparalleled security and speed using Messenger VPN. It is simple, secure, and provides total privacy. Messenger VPN reinvents how you connect on Telegram, combining it with a free VPN service to enhance your messaging security and speed. Enjoy familiar Telegram features – calling, texting, and sharing multimedia – with an added layer of anonymity and security. Activating the VPN secures your Telegram conversations and protects all your data. Powered and secured by Free VPN .org™, Messenger VPN ensures your online activities are encrypted and routed through a secure network, hiding your IP address and keeping your location private. With us, your communications are safe, allowing you to chat freely without worry. Benefits of using Messenger VPN: • Top-grade data privacy • Familiar Telegram interface, with secure calls, texts, and media sharing. • One-tap connection to a global network of servers. • A robust VPN service (free with ads) • Quick customer support With Messenger VPN, you're not just using Telegram but upgrading to a secure communication hub. Your favorite messaging app, now with added VPN protection. We're eager to hear from you! Reach out with suggestions and questions at support@open-vpn.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Messenger VPN at 4.5 against iHideIt's 3.7. Messenger VPN also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 3). iHideIt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Messenger VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. iHideIt asks for nothing beyond the download.
Messenger VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Messenger VPN has 3.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of iHideIt's written reviews are positive against 32% of Messenger VPN's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iHideIt ships an update every 6 weeks, Messenger VPN every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iHideIt | Messenger VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (3.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 32.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 420 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gregory Prosper | VPN LLC US |
Customer experience
iHideIt
Messenger VPN
Bugs and requests
iHideIt
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Messenger VPN
Reported bugs
3 issues- App doesn't work after last update
- Crashes when playing videos or accessing settings
- VPN not working properly
Requested features
3 requests- Update to latest Telegram version
- Optimize for iPhone X
- Add more VPN locations
In-app purchases
iHideIt
No in-app purchases
Messenger VPN
- Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$74.991 Year
