Comparison

HelloVPN vs DareDaily

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

DareDaily

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DareDaily helps you build social confidence through small, practical daily quests. Pick challenges that fit your life, swipe through personalized quest cards, and track your streaks as you practice starting conversations, speaking up, making friends, dating with more confidence, and showing up socially. Free features include personalized onboarding, a daily set of free quest matches, one selected quest per day, progress tracking, XP, streaks, privacy controls, restore purchases, and access to the free app themes. Daredaily Premium is optional and requires a separate in-app purchase after the free trial. Premium unlocks all matching quest cards each day, more daily quest picks, and premium background themes. Premium features require an active Daredaily Premium subscription. Subscription information: Daredaily Premium is a 1-year auto-renewable subscription with a 3-day free trial when eligible. The price is shown in the app before purchase and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after confirmation or when the free trial ends. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-IiP5NewnkHMctBnc1dCoSkscqjGGSnnncn9dkSH29A/preview

Screenshots

HelloVPN4 screens
DareDaily4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DareDaily at none against HelloVPN's shown. DareDaily also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HelloVPN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and DareDaily sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HelloVPN ships an update every 3 weeks, DareDaily every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HelloVPN versus DareDaily: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelloVPNDareDaily
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB51 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAppwise OÜMAGNUS KAMEL

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

DareDaily

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

HelloVPN

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly VPN Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • 1 Week$8.997 Days
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  • 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
  • 1 Year3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • 1 Year Ruby$34.991 Year
  • 1 Yıllık Altın3 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

DareDaily

Subscriptions1
  • Daredaily Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is HelloVPN free?
HelloVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DareDaily free?
DareDaily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HelloVPN or DareDaily have ads?
HelloVPN shows ads; DareDaily does not.
Which is updated more often, HelloVPN or DareDaily?
HelloVPN ships an update every 3 weeks, and DareDaily every 2 days. Most recently, HelloVPN was updated on November 6, 2026 and DareDaily on October 31, 2026.

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