Comparison

WI vs MaxiVPN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WI

This app creates a secure VPN connection to encrypt your traffic and mask your IP address. It protects your online activity from hackers and trackers, especially on public Wi-Fi. Access restricted websites and enjoy a private browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Encrypts all traffic
  • Masks IP address
  • Protects on public Wi-Fi
  • Access restricted websites
  • No logs kept
  • Unlimited usage
Features
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WI-FI SHIELD is built based on Hotspot Shield VPN, the most trusted security, privacy and access platform with top performance on speed, stability and security. = NOTE = WI-FI SHIELD is only for subscribers / members of one of the service providers AnchorFree partners with, and you need a service ID or code by the partner to log in. Please contact your service provider for more details. = Why SHIELD? = Wi-Fi spots, especially public Wi-Fi are vulnerable to hacking and snooping. Anybody can see what you are doing! Even with mobile network, you’re exposing your location and being tracked. Just tap the button to create a VPN Shield to encrypt all traffic and mask your IP address, so you are safe! * Trusted by millions: Hotspot Shield VPN has been installed more than 400 million times and is used by millions of users in 190 countries and regions everyday. Hotspot Shield has been featured on Forbes, CNET, CNN, and the New York Times. * No ads & Unlimited: Customers can keep using all the features forever, without any restrictions or annoying ads. * Unparalleled VPN Performance: Our technologies ensure the fastest VPN speed, most stable and secured connections. * Largest VPN Coverage: Powered by AnchorFree, the world's number one personal privacy & Wi-Fi security company, WI-FI SHIELD offers VPN coverage from 20 countries including United States, Japan, United Kingdom, HongKong and more! * No Logs Kept: WI-FI SHIELD doesn’t track or keep any logs of its users and their activities. Your security and privacy are guaranteed! = How WI-FI SHIELD works = WI-FI SHIELD provides a secure and trustworthy connection through an encrypted channel between your device and the target website, using Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology. WI-FI SHIELD hides your real IP address to anonymize your device so that your online activities cannot be tracked by anyone, and you will be able to get access to restricted websites, even behind the firewalls. Copyright © 2016 AnchorFree, Inc. All Rights Reserved

About

MaxiVPN

Enhance your online privacy and security with a robust VPN service. Encrypt your internet data, protect your location, and bypass ISP throttling for a faster, more open internet experience. Access servers in over 49 countries with unlimited bandwidth.

Highlights
  • Encrypts internet data
  • Protects online privacy
  • Avoids ISP throttling
  • Access servers in 49+ countries
  • Unlimited bandwidth
  • Unlimited devices on premium
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GET THE INTERNET EXPERIENCE THAT YOU DESERVE WITH MAXIVPN! Seize your right to privacy and enjoy the open Internet wherever you are with the fastest and most powerful VPN solution on the market. SECURE YOUR DEVICE'S SECURITY MaxiVPN encrypts all the Internet data coming out of your device, so no one between your device and our servers can intercept it. It is a MUST-HAVE app for people on the go that frequently connect to different public WiFi networks. PROTECT YOUR ONLINE PRIVACY Since your encrypted Internet data is sent through our servers - no website can know your physical location (unless you give them a permission...) or identify you based on IP address. Combined with Incognito/Private mode of your browser, you are almost completely anonymous on the web. AVOID ISP THROTTLING Some ISP's might throttle down the Internet speed for certain websites or apps that you use. However, since MaxiVPN encrypts all the Internet data coming out of your device, your ISP cannot look into your traffic and slow you down. ACCESS SERVERS IN MORE THAN 49 COUNTRIES With a large network spread throughout the world, you can be sure that you would always get high speed connection as well as the ability to access your favorite sites. UNLIMITED BANDWIDTH AND NUMBER OF DEVICES A premium MaxiVPN plan support unlimited number of devices (fair usage policy applies). Use your premium subscription on all your household's devices without any extra charges. Use the app as much as you like, without any restrictions on bandwidth consumption (fair usage policy applies). MAXIVPN SUBSCRIPTION INFO: You can purchase a premium plan directly from the MaxiVPN app. At the end of your 3-day trial and depending on the subscription duration that you choose, your subscription will auto-renew monthly or annually, at a price of $9.99/month or $68.99/year (respectively). Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your auto-renewal can be turned off and your subscription can be managed by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Find the full terms and conditions and our privacy policy at https://www.maxivpn.com/legal/terms.html and https://www.maxivpn.com/legal/privacy.html respectively.

Screenshots

WI3 screens
MaxiVPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MaxiVPN at 4.2 against WI's 3.4. WI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (27 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MaxiVPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. WI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MaxiVPN holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WI has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WI ships an update every 3 weeks, MaxiVPN monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WI versus MaxiVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWIMaxiVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (27 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnchorFree Inc.Webistics Holdings Ltd

Customer experience

WI

All ratings27 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative37.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MaxiVPN

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

WI

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MaxiVPN

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • 12 Months3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is WI free?
WI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MaxiVPN free?
MaxiVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WI or MaxiVPN?
MaxiVPN is rated higher. WI averages 3.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while MaxiVPN averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do WI or MaxiVPN have ads?
Neither WI nor MaxiVPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WI or MaxiVPN?
WI ships an update every 3 weeks, and MaxiVPN monthly. Most recently, WI was updated on August 13, 2026 and MaxiVPN on June 1, 2026.

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