HelloVPN vs PrepAhead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Private and secure VPN service
- No user logs policy
- Estonia-based servers
- Optimized servers for streaming and gaming
- WiFi security
- Anonymous browsing
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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
PrepAhead
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PrepAhead — AI Communication Coach Most people avoid hard conversations. The awkward talk with your boss. The difficult conversation with a partner. The job interview you've been losing sleep over. The negotiation you keep putting off. PrepAhead lets you practice them before they happen with an AI that plays the other person exactly as they would in real life. HOW IT WORKS Choose a scenario: a job interview, a difficult coworker, a family conflict, a first date, a negotiation. Pick your difficulty. Start talking. The AI responds like a real person with emotion, pushback, and unpredictability. No coaching mode. No hand-holding. Just a real conversation. When the round ends, you get honest feedback on exactly how you did — your score, what you said that worked, what fell flat, and a better example of how you could have handled it. WHAT YOU CAN PRACTICE · Job interviews & performance reviews · Workplace conflicts & difficult colleagues · Family tensions & hard conversations · Romantic relationships & dating · Negotiations & salary discussions · Customer service & confrontations · Any custom scenario you create WHAT YOU GET AFTER EVERY SESSION · An honest score based on how you actually communicated · Specific strengths — quoting what you said that landed well · Specific improvements with exact rewrites you could have used · A better example of your weakest moment · Skill breakdown across clarity, confidence, empathy, and structure WHO IT'S FOR Anyone who has ever walked out of a conversation wishing they'd said something differently. Anyone preparing for a high-stakes moment. Anyone who wants to become a genuinely better communicator, not by reading about it, but by doing it. PLANS · Free — 2 sessions per day, core feedback included · Basic — 160 sessions per month, voice metrics, deeper coaching · Pro — 300 sessions per month, full analysis, deep coaching insights, unlimited custom scenarios The conversations that matter most deserve more than luck. Practice them first. Subscription Information PrepAhead offers auto-renewing subscriptions. Basic Monthly • Up to 160 practice sessions per month • Voice metrics and deeper coaching feedback Pro Monthly • Up to 300 practice sessions per month • Full analysis and deep coaching insights • Unlimited custom scenarios Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-RVmM8s7bH0iC7WpNeYxET5qE7CXKmRNQIiGp0d7slU/edit?usp=drivesdk Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PrepAhead at none against HelloVPN's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. HelloVPN sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PrepAhead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | HelloVPN | PrepAhead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appwise OÜ | Sarah Albalawi |
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
PrepAhead
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HelloVPN
- Weekly VPN Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly VPN Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- 1 Week3 Days trial$8.997 Days
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- 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
PrepAhead
- Basic$6.991 Month
- Pro$11.991 Month
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