# VPN Pro vs Tachyon VPN

The clearest difference is rating: Tachyon VPN at 4.5 against VPN Pro's 4.2. Tachyon VPN also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tachyon VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tachyon VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of VPN Pro's written reviews are positive against 53% of Tachyon VPN's.

VPN Pro ships an update every 2 months, Tachyon VPN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN Pro | Tachyon VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-pro-for-private-browsing/id1120097144/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachyon-vpn-private-proxy/id1500439310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews | **53.3% 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 | 47 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Free VPN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066341012) | [BLOCKSTONE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500439309) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-pro-for-private-browsing/id1120097144)

This app combines a powerful VPN and a private browser for enhanced online security and privacy. It offers fast, secure connections with no registration required, ensuring your personal information remains safe. Enjoy seamless browsing, streaming, and gaming with robust protection on any network.

**Highlights:** All-in-one VPN and Private Browser, Fast and secure connections, No registration or login required, Protects online privacy, Ad blocking, Auto-connect feature

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FreeVPN auto-renewable subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium VPN Service Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan + Free Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN Pro Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| VPN Pro Premium Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium VPN Service Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $104.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable VPN
- 🔒 Secure and private browsing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful ad-blocking feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Lack of transparency around free trial and subscription details

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- VPN disconnects randomly
- Billing issues and difficulty getting refunds

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- More server locations for better connectivity
- Compatibility with older devices


### Tachyon VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachyon-vpn-private-proxy/id1500439310)

This app provides a decentralized VPN service powered by a global network of users, ensuring enhanced privacy and security. It offers a unique protocol simulation for data concealment and allows users to add trusted servers or create their own. It also includes a cryptocurrency wallet for managing digital assets.

**Highlights:** Decentralized VPN network, Unique protocol simulation for data concealment, User-created and trusted servers, Integrated IPX cryptocurrency wallet, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tachyon VPN Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Tachyon VPN Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great VPN for free
- 🚀 Fast connection speeds
- 💡 Decentralized VPN architecture
- 🔒 Secure and private

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues after iOS 16 update
- 🔋 Slows down internet and device performance
- 🤔 Unreliable server connections
- 💸 Ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch
- Inability to connect to VPN servers
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More server locations
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better performance optimization
- Netflix and other streaming support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN Pro free?

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

### Is Tachyon VPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VPN Pro or Tachyon VPN?

Tachyon VPN is rated higher. VPN Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Tachyon VPN averages 4.5 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do VPN Pro or Tachyon VPN have ads?

Neither VPN Pro nor Tachyon VPN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VPN Pro or Tachyon VPN?

VPN Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Tachyon VPN every 3 weeks. Most recently, VPN Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tachyon VPN on November 3, 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.*