# Private VPN Proxy vs Image Compress&Resize

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Private VPN Proxy at 36K against Image Compress&Resize's 5. Private VPN Proxy also leads on chart position (#80 vs unranked). Image Compress&Resize's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (75% vs 65%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private VPN Proxy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Image Compress&Resize sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Image Compress&Resize holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private VPN Proxy has 36K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Private VPN Proxy's written reviews are positive against 75% of Image Compress&Resize's.

Private VPN Proxy ships an update every 3 weeks, Image Compress&Resize every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private VPN Proxy | Image Compress&Resize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-vpn-proxy-windscribe/id1129435228/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-compress-and-resize/id1547066509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 182 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windscribe Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1129435227) | [Mako Muraoka Yudai Muraoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069915436) |

## What reviewers say

### Private VPN Proxy

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

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Productivity, #155 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


### Image Compress&Resize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-compress-and-resize/id1547066509)

Easily resize and compress your image files without sacrificing quality. Optimize photos for storage or sharing by reducing file size. Supports various conversion and optimization options.

**Highlights:** Resize images, Compress photos, Convert image formats, Optimize image files, Maintain image quality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private VPN Proxy free?

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

### Is Image Compress&Resize free?

Image Compress&Resize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Private VPN Proxy or Image Compress&Resize?

Image Compress&Resize is rated higher. Private VPN Proxy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Image Compress&Resize averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Private VPN Proxy or Image Compress&Resize have ads?

Neither Private VPN Proxy nor Image Compress&Resize shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Private VPN Proxy or Image Compress&Resize?

Private VPN Proxy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Image Compress&Resize every 6 days. Most recently, Private VPN Proxy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Image Compress&Resize on October 13, 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.*