# Star VPN vs Private VPN Proxy

The clearest difference is update cadence: Private VPN Proxy at every 3 weeks against Star VPN's every 5 months. Private VPN Proxy also leads on chart position (#88 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). Star VPN's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 65%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Private VPN Proxy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.7 for Star VPN against 4.6 for Private VPN Proxy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 35K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Star VPN's written reviews are positive against 65% of Private VPN Proxy's.

Star VPN ships an update every 5 months, Private VPN Proxy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star VPN | Private VPN Proxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-vpn-super-fast-proxy/id1115864690/reviews)** | [4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-vpn-proxy-windscribe/id1129435228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 34K | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 61 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Senight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115864689) | [Windscribe Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1129435227) |

## What reviewers say

### Star VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-vpn-super-fast-proxy/id1115864690)

Enhance your online security and privacy with a fast, unlimited VPN service. Encrypt your internet traffic, access websites anonymously, and protect your data on public Wi-Fi. Offers premium features through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Unlimited bandwidth, Secure public Wi-Fi connection, Anonymous website access, Strong internet traffic encryption, One-tap server connection, No logs saved, No registration required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium VPN access 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium VPN access with trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium VPN access 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 🔒 Reliable security and privacy
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful for accessing blocked content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects randomly
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- More server location options
- Ability to manually select servers
- Improved compatibility with streaming services


### Private VPN Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-vpn-proxy-windscribe/id1129435228)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Productivity, #147 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers a secure and private internet connection with advanced encryption and a strict no-logs policy. It allows users to bypass geo-restrictions for streaming and access content globally, while also blocking trackers and malicious sites for a safer browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Post-quantum encryption, High-speed 10 Gbps servers, Streaming access to global content, Tracker & threat blocking, AES-256 encryption, Firewall kill switch, Anti-censorship mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $48.99 | per year |
| Windscribe Pro | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌍 Works well in different countries
- 💡 Customizable plans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection drops or issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Unhelpful or rude customer support
- 🚫 Blocks some websites and apps

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Inability to connect to certain servers
- WiFi disconnection issues

**Requested features**

- Add more server locations
- Improve compatibility with older devices
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star VPN free?

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

### Is Private VPN Proxy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star VPN or Private VPN Proxy?

Star VPN is rated higher. Star VPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Private VPN Proxy averages 4.6 from 35K ratings.

### Do Star VPN or Private VPN Proxy have ads?

Neither Star VPN nor Private VPN Proxy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star VPN or Private VPN Proxy?

Star VPN ships an update every 5 months, and Private VPN Proxy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Star VPN was updated on October 29, 2026 and Private VPN Proxy 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.*