# VPN US using Free VPN .org™ vs Hotspot VPN

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hotspot VPN at every 2 weeks against VPN US using Free VPN .org™'s every 2 months. Hotspot VPN also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). VPN US using Free VPN .org™'s advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN US using Free VPN .org™ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Hotspot VPN sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for VPN US using Free VPN .org™ against 4.7 for Hotspot VPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of VPN US using Free VPN .org™'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Hotspot VPN's.

VPN US using Free VPN .org™ ships an update every 2 months, Hotspot VPN every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN US using Free VPN .org™ | Hotspot VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-us-using-free-vpn-org/id1091634286/reviews) | **[4.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotspot-vpn-secure-proxy/id1323486315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 9K |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **75.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [VPN LLC US](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308745207) | [Hotspot VPN, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323486314) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN US using Free VPN .org™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-us-using-free-vpn-org/id1091634286)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection with one-tap activation. It offers various global regions and specialized presets for streaming, gaming, and more. Enhance your online privacy with features like a kill switch and a private browser.

**Highlights:** One-tap VPN connection, Global and US region choices, Service Presets for streaming, gaming, AI, Private browser with Tor mode, Kill Switch and Auto-Connect, AES-256 Encryption, Strict No-Logs Policy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly VPN Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $34.99 | per month |
| Yearly VPN Subscription | $124.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $187.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for accessing blocked content
- 👍 Good for users in Iran and other restricted regions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Ads not working as expected
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Difficult to access paid features for users in restricted regions

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Inability to select desired server location
- Ads not registering properly

**Requested features**

- More server locations, especially in the US
- Ability to save connection settings
- Improved ad system to reliably earn free VPN time


### Hotspot VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotspot-vpn-secure-proxy/id1323486315)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection with a single tap. It offers a vast network of fast servers across many countries to protect your online activity from cyber threats and ensure anonymity.

**Highlights:** One-tap VPN connection, Fastest server auto-selection, Secure and encrypted traffic, No-log policy for user privacy, Access to 5000+ servers in 30 countries, Anonymous browsing, Protection on public Wi-Fi

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 month, with 3-day free Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 months premium subscription | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months premium subscription | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $55.99 | per year |
| LIFELONG VIP | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection
- 🔒 Works in China
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disconnects randomly
- 🔋 Slow connection
- 👎 Limited to one server
- 👎 Unreliable customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or reset password
- Blocks access to certain websites

**Requested features**

- Add more server options
- Improve connection stability
- Enhance customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN US using Free VPN .org™ free?

VPN US using Free VPN .org™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hotspot VPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VPN US using Free VPN .org™ or Hotspot VPN?

Hotspot VPN is rated higher. VPN US using Free VPN .org™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Hotspot VPN averages 4.7 from 9K ratings.

### Do VPN US using Free VPN .org™ or Hotspot VPN have ads?

Neither VPN US using Free VPN .org™ nor Hotspot VPN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VPN US using Free VPN .org™ or Hotspot VPN?

VPN US using Free VPN .org™ ships an update every 2 months, and Hotspot VPN every 2 weeks. Most recently, VPN US using Free VPN .org™ was updated on November 12, 2026 and Hotspot VPN on November 12, 2026.

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