# Shiliew vs Ghost Network

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Network at 5.0 against Shiliew's 4.1. Ghost Network also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Shiliew's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shiliew sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month and Ghost Network sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ghost Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shiliew has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Shiliew's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ghost Network's.

Shiliew ships an update every 2 months, Ghost Network every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shiliew | Ghost Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiliew/id1217072703/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-network/id6744585560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 179 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TxThinking, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634589596) | [HabloApp Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/360135344) |

## What reviewers say

### Shiliew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiliew/id1217072703)

This app provides stable network services through a subscription model. Manage your subscription easily through your device's settings. Enjoy reliable connectivity with this powerful network tool.

**Highlights:** Stable network services, Subscription-based, Monthly subscription option, Auto-renewal management, Free trial available

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shiliew | $14.99 | per month |


### Ghost Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-network/id6744585560)

Create a secure, encrypted private network for all your devices, accessible globally. Instantly add new devices and enjoy private VPN sessions with dedicated cloud VMs. Build invisible, encrypted groups of devices for secure internal communication.

**Highlights:** Encrypted private network, Global device connectivity, QR Code device joining, Programmable Hellbind Key, On-demand private VPN sessions, Dedicated cloud VMs for VPN, Encrypted device groups (Phantom Hubs)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Max - Monthly | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shiliew free?

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

### Is Ghost Network free?

Ghost Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shiliew or Ghost Network?

Ghost Network is rated higher. Shiliew averages 4.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Ghost Network averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Shiliew or Ghost Network have ads?

Neither Shiliew nor Ghost Network shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shiliew or Ghost Network?

Shiliew ships an update every 2 months, and Ghost Network every 8 days. Most recently, Shiliew was updated on September 15, 2026 and Ghost Network on September 6, 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.*