Comparison

AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server vs ThriveTies

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

Head to head
About

AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server

This app provides a secure and private internet connection, protecting your identity and data from hackers. It encrypts your Wi-Fi connections, hides your IP address to enable anonymous browsing, and allows you to choose a virtual location for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Secure Wi-Fi hotspot connections
  • Hide and change IP address
  • Anonymous browsing
  • Virtual location selection
  • One-button dashboard widget
  • Automatic reconnection
Features
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AVG Secure VPN & Proxy for iPhone & iPad helps you stay safer and protect your identity and information while connected to the internet. AVG Secure VPN & Proxy for iPhone & iPad helps you: * Protect your online identity and information from hacker and thieves * Protect your WiFi hotspot connections (private and public) * Change and hide your IP address (virtual location) AVG Secure VPN & Proxy for iPhone & iPad - features: * Connect to an optimal location via VPN for fast and reliable web surfing * Help protect unsecured public WiFi hotspots with one-button * Browse more privately and anonymously * Choose your virtual location * Use a simple On/Off dashboard widget for instant access * Reconnect automatically when switching from mobile data to WiFi Benefits: * More private, anonymous browsing – when using AVG Secure VPN & Proxy for iPhone & iPad, your internet connection will appear to originate from a different virtual location. Use it to help hide and anonymize your banking logins, chats, emails and payments. * Public WiFi hotspots connection encryption - our private encryption VPN ‘tunnel’ helps prevent hackers and thieves from stealing your data via public/open WiFi hotspots. * VPN on/off dashboard widget - a simple one-click widget for turning on your more secure connection. Great for quick hotspot shield security. How does it work: Our service helps protect you from data theft by using a virtual encryption shield ‘tunnel’ to secure your public/open WiFi connections. Once secured, your communications are hard to spy on. Our virtual private network also provides you more anonymous web browsing which hides your personally identifiable information from the websites you visit. The changing of your IP address (virtual location) is done via our proxy servers. Pricing: You will be automatically charged once your trial period ends. Your subscription will automatically be renewed unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the active period. Auto-renew may be turned off by going to your account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication. Find more info at https://www.avg.com/secure-vpn Privacy Policy available at https://www.avg.com/privacy By installing/updating this app, you agree that your use of it is governed by these terms: https://www.avg.com/eula *AVG Secure VPN is not available for use within India as a result of governmental regulations requiring the logging and saving of user data, but you can still use your AVG Secure VPN when traveling outside of India."

About

ThriveTies

Features
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Friendships don’t fail. They drift. ThriveTies helps you stay intentional with the people who matter most — without living on your phone. You care about your friends. But life moves fast. Have an idea or suggestion? Email us anytime at feedback@thriveties.com ThriveTies is a simple personal relationship management tool designed to help you stay intentional with the people who matter most — without living on your phone. In less than 2 minutes per week, you can: • See which relationships need attention • Stay connected even when life is busy • Make time for friendships without guilt • Build a stronger, more meaningful social circle • Get clarity — then close the app and go live your life Friendship isn’t a luxury. It’s one of the strongest drivers of long-term happiness, resilience, and life satisfaction. The benefits compound. The more consistently you invest in meaningful relationships, the richer your life becomes. ThriveTies helps you protect that investment. This isn’t social media. It’s personal relationship management for real life. Open it briefly. Then go live.

Screenshots

AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server4 screens
ThriveTies3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThriveTies at none against AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server's 10. ThriveTies also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ThriveTies asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server ships an update every 3 months, ThriveTies every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server versus ThriveTies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVG Secure VPN & Proxy serverThriveTies
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAVG eCommerce CY LimitedKyle Snow

Bugs and requests

AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • VPN randomly turns off
  • Subscription management issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Auto-connect feature
  • More server location options
  • Kill switch functionality
  • Improved compatibility with streaming services

ThriveTies

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly Mobile-Only Plan$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Mobile-Only Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • AVG Secure VPN Multi-Device$9.991 Month
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  • 6M Mobile-Only Plan$14.996 Months
  • Yearly Mobile-Only Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Mobile-Only Plan$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Mobile-Only Plan14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Mobile-Only Plan1 Month trial$35.991 Year
  • AVG Secure VPN Multi-Device$49.996 Months
  • AVG Secure VPN Multi-Device$79.991 Year
None

ThriveTies

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server free?
AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThriveTies free?
ThriveTies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server or ThriveTies have ads?
Neither AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server nor ThriveTies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server or ThriveTies?
AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server ships an update every 3 months, and ThriveTies every 4 days. Most recently, AVG Secure VPN & Proxy server was updated on November 10, 2026 and ThriveTies on November 8, 2026.

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