# VPN Pro vs Splinterlands Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: VPN Pro at 4.2 against Splinterlands Buddy's 3.7. VPN Pro also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN Pro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Splinterlands Buddy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VPN Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN Pro has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of VPN Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Splinterlands Buddy's.

VPN Pro ships an update every 2 months, Splinterlands Buddy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN Pro | Splinterlands Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-pro-for-private-browsing/id1120097144/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splinterlands-buddy/id1594887509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **32.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 47 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Free VPN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066341012) | [Thimo Bess](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125681917) |

## 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| VPN Pro Premium Yearly | $119.99 | 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


### Splinterlands Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splinterlands-buddy/id1594887509)

Easily access and manage your digital card collection on the go. View your entire collection, track card prices, and check your in-game account balance. Future updates promise even more features for a comprehensive collection management experience.

**Highlights:** View card collection, Track card prices, Check account balance, Access on the go, Future feature roadmap

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SLBuddy.Subscription.Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription (1 Year) | $12.99 | per year |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN Pro free?

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

### Is Splinterlands Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VPN Pro or Splinterlands Buddy?

VPN Pro is rated higher. VPN Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Splinterlands Buddy averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do VPN Pro or Splinterlands Buddy have ads?

Neither VPN Pro nor Splinterlands Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VPN Pro or Splinterlands Buddy?

VPN Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Splinterlands Buddy monthly. Most recently, VPN Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and Splinterlands Buddy on October 4, 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.*