# PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall vs NetUtils

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetUtils at 100% against PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall's 54%. NetUtils also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and NetUtils sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NetUtils holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall's written reviews are positive against 100% of NetUtils's.

PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall ships an update every 2 months, NetUtils every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall | NetUtils |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacypro-smartvpn-and-firewall/id1057771839/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netutils-network-utilities/id1434360325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Disconnect](https://appshunter.io/developer/671080658) | [Zac Gorak](https://appshunter.io/developer/916419489) |

## What reviewers say

### PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacypro-smartvpn-and-firewall/id1057771839)

This app offers robust privacy protection by blocking trackers across your device and encrypting your internet connections. It provides a firewall to control network access and detailed statistics on blocked trackers, enhancing your online security and data control.

**Highlights:** Device-wide tracker protection, Real-time tracker list, Stats dashboard, Firewall for custom blocking, Encrypts HTTP and DNS traffic, Bulk import/export firewall rules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartVPN with Secure Mode | $9.99 | per month |
| SmartVPN with Secure Mode | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Toolbox | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks trackers and ads effectively
- 🔒 Provides privacy protection
- 👍 Easy to use and configure
- 👍 Comprehensive reporting of blocked activity
- 🚀 Improves page load times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some apps and websites
- 🔋 Potential battery drain
- 💰 Subscription required for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Blocking functionality stops working after updates
- VPN profile not removed properly on uninstall
- Crashes on launch for some users
- Incompatibility with iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Ability to whitelist specific sites or apps
- More detailed reporting and analytics
- Landscape mode support on iPad
- Automatic updates without user intervention


### NetUtils

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netutils-network-utilities/id1434360325)

This app provides comprehensive network utility tools, including ping, WHOIS, and DNS lookups. It offers detailed host and device information, website reputation, and contact details, aiding cybersecurity professionals and website owners.

**Highlights:** Network connectivity status, Host and device information, WHOIS data lookup, DNS information retrieval, Domain and IP reputation, Website contact and categorization, Ping utility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whois XML API Data - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| monapi.io Data - Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Whois XML API Data - Yearly | $10.49 | per year |
| monapi.io Data - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Google Web Risk API Data | $0.99 | one-time |
| Whois XML API Data | $199.99 | one-time |
| monapi.io Data | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall free?

PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NetUtils free?

NetUtils is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall or NetUtils?

NetUtils is rated higher. PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while NetUtils averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall or NetUtils have ads?

Neither PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall nor NetUtils shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall or NetUtils?

PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall ships an update every 2 months, and NetUtils every 3 weeks. Most recently, PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall was updated on October 29, 2026 and NetUtils on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*