Comparison

HelloVPN vs Cool Call

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

Head to head
About

HelloVPN

This app provides a private and secure VPN service, routing your internet connection through its own servers to ensure privacy and encrypt your data. It offers a no-log policy and servers optimized for various uses like streaming, gaming, and secure browsing.

Highlights
  • Private and secure VPN service
  • No user logs policy
  • Estonia-based servers
  • Optimized servers for streaming and gaming
  • WiFi security
  • Anonymous browsing
Features
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Hello VPN is a private and secure VPN service with remarkable features. “VPN and proxy server companies are all the same” we can hear you saying. Actually it’s not always that simple. Hello VPN never ever keeps user logs, as it believes in absolute user privacy and internet freedom. Although a lot of VPN companies claim to have such a motto, it is not always the case, because of the binding regulations and laws some VPN companies are subject to. That’s right, some countries may be subject to regulations of intelligence alliances like The Five Eyes (FVEY), The Nine Eyes, and The Fourteen Eyes Alliances. Although there is nothing wrong with that, having a company headquarter based in alliance countries may result in an obligation to keep user logs on a regular basis, contrary to the promise made to you by some VPN or proxy server companies! Fortunately there are still light-side of the force VPN and proxy server companies abiding by their word, hence keeping no user logs! As you may have already guessed, Hello VPN is one of them. Thanks to Hello VPN being an Estonia based VPN service, such binding regulations and laws are not applicable to Hello VPN. No doubt there are many reasons to use a VPN or a proxy server e.g. ultimate privacy, boosting gaming performance by means of a stable connection, accessing services available for only specific locations, fast video streaming, WiFi security, anonymous browsing aka incognito mode etc. No matter the motivation behind, you are all set with Hello VPN! Variety of VPN servers are optimized for different use cases! Did Hello VPN begin to appeal to you? The word “Hello” stands as a way of greeting to the free internet, and the word VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. Keeping your private information private, and keeping prying eyes away is the essential goal of Hello VPN. How does Hello VPN work? HelloVPN works by routing your Apple device’s connection through private servers of HelloVPN rather than your internet service provider (ISP) directly, so that when your data is sent to the internet, it comes from the HelloVPN servers. That’s right, HelloVPN creates a private tunnel from your device to the internet, and basically hides your data through encryption. “But what are the proxy servers?” is a frequently asked question to our customer support. A proxy server is also a system that provides a gateway between users and the internet. “What is the difference between a VPN and a proxy server then?” occurs to be a common follow-up question. The main difference between a VPN and a proxy server is encryption. VPNs hide all your web activity, such as all the apps you use, websites you visit, using encryption. Proxy servers on the other hand, will only change your IP address on a specific session or on a specific app, but they won’t encrypt all your online activities. In other words, a VPN secures all your network traffic, while a proxy server works on an application level. A proxy server is also relatively suitable for browsing the internet, but it’s not as safe and secure as a VPN. “Is Hello VPN free?” You can get your secure VPN connection completely free by watching in-app advertisements within Hello VPN’s basic mode. You can also upgrade to premium mode anytime to remove in-app ads, and also to access all the extra network features. About Hello VPN Premium Subscription: *The subscription covers VPN usage. *Hello VPN subscription period alternatives are 1 week, 1 month and 1 year. *Based on your plan every 1 week or 1 month or 1 year your VPN subscription renews. *Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at only your confirmation. *Hello VPN subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off. You can cancel your Hello VPN subscription anytime via this URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Hello VPN’s terms of use can be found via this URL on Hello VPN’s official website: https://www.hellovpn.app/en/terms-of-use

About

Cool Call

Personalize your incoming calls with custom backgrounds and dynamic wallpapers. Choose from a vast library of categories or create your own unique caller screen experience. Enjoy a simple interface for easy setup.

Highlights
  • Custom caller screen backgrounds
  • Dynamic wallpaper library
  • Wallpaper categories
  • Personalized call answering
  • One-key setting
Features
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Tired of always using the same background? Download Cool Caller Show and create your own custom caller wallpaper. Cool Call Show offers you all the following features: • Call show: cool and diverse call show background, which can be set as the call background, making answering calls more personalized~ • Dynamic Wallpaper Library: The best 4K dynamic wallpapers, let your lock screen create a wonderful look • Wallpaper category: incredible images organized by vision, city, animation, cute pet, text, emotion, art and other categories • Minimal operation: convenient operation, one key setting of mobile phone call show [Description of Cool Call Show Subscription Service] Your iTunes account will be debited when you confirm your purchase. The subscription will be automatically renewed unless automatic renewal is turned off 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will charge the renewal fee within 24 hours after the end of the current period, and provide the renewal fee. Subscriptions can be managed by users. After purchase, go to the user's account settings to turn off automatic renewal. Canceling the current subscription is not allowed during a valid subscription. The unused part of the free trial period (if provided) will be confiscated when the user purchases the subscription of the publication. Privacy Policy: https://coolcallwallpaper.coding.net/s/41437fc6-d4a8-46d7-a9e9-b2918db6e658 Use policy: https://coolcallwallpaper.coding.net/s/ede1f732-e820-4ce9-b27f-3e8f950c95db Any questions? User feedback QQ No.: 2921321951@qq.com Love you, your feedback makes me better~

Screenshots

HelloVPN4 screens
Cool Call4 screens

Verdict

The call

HelloVPN and Cool Call both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of HelloVPN's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cool Call's. HelloVPN also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 26). Cool Call's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HelloVPN sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Cool Call sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 HelloVPN against 4.3 for Cool Call. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloVPN has 4.2K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of HelloVPN's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cool Call's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HelloVPN ships an update every 3 weeks, Cool Call every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HelloVPN versus Cool Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelloVPNCool Call
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.2K ratings) — better4.3 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.2K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB188 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAppwise OÜ宇坤 彭

Customer experience

HelloVPN

All ratings4,213 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews592 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative23.8%

Cool Call

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

HelloVPN

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Connection issues on certain networks
  • App crashes on older devices
  • Billing and subscription problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • More server locations
  • Improved free version with fewer ads
  • Ability to bypass content restrictions

Cool Call

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

HelloVPN

Subscriptions13
  • Weekly VPN Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly VPN Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week3 Days trial$8.997 Days
Show 10 more
  • 1 Week$8.997 Days
  • 1 Week14 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Weekly VPN Subscription3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • 1 Week7 Days trial$10.497 Days
  • 1 Month7 Days trial$10.491 Month
  • Monthly VPN Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Monthly VPN Subscription$14.991 Month
  • 1 Year3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • 1 Year Ruby$34.991 Year
  • 1 Yıllık Altın3 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Cool Call

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is HelloVPN free?
HelloVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cool Call free?
Cool Call is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HelloVPN or Cool Call?
HelloVPN is rated higher. HelloVPN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Cool Call averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.
Do HelloVPN or Cool Call have ads?
Both HelloVPN and Cool Call show ads.
Which is updated more often, HelloVPN or Cool Call?
HelloVPN ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cool Call every 2 days. Most recently, HelloVPN was updated on October 27, 2026 and Cool Call on October 24, 2026.

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