Comparison

VPN Prime vs Lightning VPN

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

Head to head
About

VPN Prime

This app provides secure and fast access to apps and websites through a global network of VPN servers. It protects your privacy by hiding your IP address and securing your internet activity and WiFi connection. Enjoy unrestricted access to online content with this easy-to-use service.

Highlights
  • Unlimited VPN access
  • Fastest VPN servers
  • Privacy protection
  • Hide IP address
  • Secure WiFi connection
  • Access global content
Features
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VPN Prime is unlimited VPN for secure access to apps and websites using the fastest VPN servers. - Privacy protection - Hide your IP and physical address - Secure your internet activity and WiFi connection VPN Prime is one of the easiest ways to access all your favorite online content. With global VPN servers and other premium features, VPN Prime is the best choice for you. You can be a Premium member and get more features through auto-renewable subscription: Month: $9.99 6 Months: $29.99 Year: $49.99 - You can use same subscription on up to 6 devices on all supported platforms - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - 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 - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Terms of Services: https://vpnprime.net/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://vpnprime.net/privacy.html Contact us: support@vpnprime.net

About

Lightning VPN

This application provides a secure and private browsing experience through a Virtual Private Network. It automatically selects the optimal server for fast and stable connections across multiple platforms. Users can share their account on macOS and iOS.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform support (macOS, iOS)
  • Automatic best server selection
  • Fast and stable connections
  • Secure and private browsing
  • Account sharing across devices
Features
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A VPN Solution support major platforms.Auto find the best server for you. Fast&stable and easy to use. You can share the same account between macOS and iOS without more pay. You can be a VIP user through auto-renewing subscription: 1 Month:$11.99($11.99 per month) 3 Months:$29.99($9.99 per month) 12 Months:$59.99((7 days Trial,then $4.99 per month) - 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 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 - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. LEGAL: Please see our "Privacy Policy" and "Terms of Services ": Privacy Policy: https://lightningvpn.top/privacy-policy https://lightningvpn.top/terms-of-service

Screenshots

VPN Prime4 screens
Lightning VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VPN Prime at none against Lightning VPN's shown. Lightning VPN's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. VPN Prime sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Lightning VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for VPN Prime against 4.6 for Lightning VPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of VPN Prime's written reviews are positive against 70% of Lightning VPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VPN Prime ships an update every 4 months, Lightning VPN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VPN Prime versus Lightning VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVPN PrimeLightning VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.4K ratings)4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better2.1K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB85 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSenight LLCLightning Network

Customer experience

VPN Prime

All ratings3,416 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews490 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative20.0%

Lightning VPN

All ratings2,107 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.4%

User reviews

VPN Prime

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great connection
  • 🚀 Very good
  • 🚀 Works very well
  • 🚀 Excellent
  • 🔒 Secure

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Slows down internet
  • 🐛 Can't connect
  • 🐛 Disconnects frequently
  • 🐛 Doesn't work with some services
  • 🔋 Drains battery

Lightning VPN

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use and download
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 💡 Great for users in restricted countries

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🔋 Concerns about long-term free access

Bugs and requests

VPN Prime

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Connection issues
  • Compatibility problems with some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More server locations
  • Better Netflix/streaming support
  • Improve connection reliability

Lightning VPN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Slow connection speed for some users
  • Potential for IP blocking in the future

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve IP address detection
  • Maintain free option with quality servers

In-app purchases

4 purchases

VPN Prime

Subscriptions4
  • Premium access with trial7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium access 1 Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium access 6 Months7 Days trial$29.996 Months
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  • Premium access 1 Year7 Days trial$49.991 Year
4 purchases

Lightning VPN

Subscriptions4
  • 1 month subscription$5.991 Month
  • 1 month subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • 3 months subscription$14.993 Months
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  • 12 months subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is VPN Prime free?
VPN Prime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lightning VPN free?
Lightning VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VPN Prime or Lightning VPN?
Lightning VPN is rated higher. VPN Prime averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Lightning VPN averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.
Do VPN Prime or Lightning VPN have ads?
Lightning VPN shows ads; VPN Prime does not.
Which is updated more often, VPN Prime or Lightning VPN?
VPN Prime ships an update every 4 months, and Lightning VPN every 3 weeks. Most recently, VPN Prime was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lightning VPN on September 19, 2026.

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