Oriole vs Free VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Oriole
This utility app provides secure network proxying using Shadowsocks, HTTP(S), and Socks5 protocols. It helps protect user data by routing traffic through a trusted server. Offers monthly and yearly premium subscriptions for enhanced features.
- Shadowsocks proxy
- HTTP(S) proxy
- Socks5 proxy
- Secure data protection
- Trusted server routing
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Shadowsocks，HTTP(S), Socks5 network proxy utility Proxy network to trusted server, protect user data safe Two Premium subscription： 1. Subscription Monthly，12 RMB 2. Subscription Yearly ，98 RMB，Save 32% Subscription Notice 1. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 2. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the cost of the renewal 3. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 4. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto- renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy：http://oriole.playstone.info/Oriole%20Privacy%20Policy.html Terms of Use：http://oriole.playstone.info/Oriole%20term%20use.html
Free VPN
Connect to free VPN servers worldwide for a fast, secure, and anonymous internet experience. Protect your data with encryption and enjoy unlimited locations. Watch ads for full access or go ad-free with a premium subscription.
- Global VPN server access
- Fast and secure connection
- Private and encrypted data
- Unlimited location options
- Ad-free premium option
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Free VPN lets you connect to VPN servers all around the world — completely free. With just one tap, enjoy a fast, secure, and anonymous internet experience. - Unlimited location options: Tokyo, Paris, London... connect wherever you want. - High-speed connection: No buffering, no waiting — just smooth browsing. - Keeps your data private and encrypted: Your safety is our priority. - Watch a few ads to unlock everything for free. - Want peace and quiet? Go ad-free with our premium version. - Whether you're at school, at a café, or abroad, - Free VPN keeps you protected — and your freedom in your pocket. And remember, you can always reach us at apps@freevpnapp.co.uk Stay free with love. - Subscriptions Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy: https://freevpnapp.co.uk/privacy/ Terms of Use : https://freevpnapp.co.uk/terms/ Contact : apps@freevpnapp.co.uk Free VPN LTD
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Free VPN at free with in-app purchases against Oriole's subscription. Free VPN also leads on ratings volume (50K vs 221) and review sentiment (60% vs 43%). Oriole's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Oriole sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Free VPN sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Oriole against 4.7 for Free VPN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Free VPN has 50K ratings behind it against 221, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Oriole's written reviews are positive against 60% of Free VPN's.
Oriole ships an update weekly, Free VPN every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Oriole | Free VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (221 ratings) | 4.7 (50K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 59.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 221 | 50K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #166 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 磊 郭 | Free VPN LTD (Apps) |
Customer experience
Oriole
Free VPN
Bugs and requests
Oriole
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Free VPN
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to connect to certain servers
- Asks for authentication credentials unexpectedly
- Interferes with other apps/services
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
4 requests- More server location options
- Ability to add more time before expiration
- Improved stability and reliability
- Clearer communication on privacy/security
In-app purchases
Oriole
- Premium a month$1.991 Month
- Three day free trial3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Season with three day trial7 Days trial$4.493 Months
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- Premium a year14 Days trial$13.991 Year
- Oriole Pro$1.99
Free VPN
- Boosted & Ad Free VPN$3.997 Days
- Boosted & Ad Free VPN3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Boosted & Ad-Free$12.991 Month
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- Boosted & Ad-Free3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- 2 Month - Ad Free Premium3 Days trial$17.992 Months
- Boosted & Ad Free VPN$89.991 Year
