# Private VPN Proxy vs BUSA App

The clearest difference is rating: Private VPN Proxy at 4.6 against BUSA App's 4.0. Private VPN Proxy also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 3) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). BUSA App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private VPN Proxy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BUSA App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Private VPN Proxy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private VPN Proxy has 35K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private VPN Proxy | BUSA App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-vpn-proxy-windscribe/id1129435228/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busa-app/id6450320905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 182 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Windscribe Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1129435227) | [David Ezeh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692011150) |

## What reviewers say

### Private VPN Proxy

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

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Productivity, #154 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


### BUSA App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busa-app/id6450320905)

Stay informed with real-time news, manage your academic life with schedules and reminders, and secure event tickets. This app helps you organize tasks, discover events, and share feedback for continuous improvement.

**Highlights:** Real-time news updates, Class schedules and reminders, Assignment tracking, Event ticket purchasing, Personalized task management, Event discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private VPN Proxy free?

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

### Is BUSA App free?

BUSA App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Private VPN Proxy or BUSA App?

Private VPN Proxy is rated higher. Private VPN Proxy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while BUSA App averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Private VPN Proxy or BUSA App have ads?

Neither Private VPN Proxy nor BUSA App shows ads.

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

Private VPN Proxy ships an update every 3 weeks, and BUSA App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Private VPN Proxy was updated on October 29, 2026 and BUSA App on October 24, 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.*