# Hotspot VPN vs VPN

The clearest difference is ads: Hotspot VPN at none against VPN's shown. Hotspot VPN also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). VPN's advantage is ratings volume (2.1M vs 9K) and review sentiment (91% vs 75%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hotspot VPN sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and VPN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.7 for Hotspot VPN against 4.6 for VPN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN has 2.1M ratings behind it against 9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Hotspot VPN's written reviews are positive against 91% of VPN's.

Hotspot VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, VPN every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hotspot VPN | VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotspot-vpn-secure-proxy/id1323486315/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-super-unlimited-proxy/id1370293473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9K | **2.1M** |
| Positive reviews | 75.2% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 62 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hotspot VPN, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323486314) | [Mobile Jump Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484585154) |

## What reviewers say

### Hotspot VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotspot-vpn-secure-proxy/id1323486315)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection with a single tap. It offers a vast network of fast servers across many countries to protect your online activity from cyber threats and ensure anonymity.

**Highlights:** One-tap VPN connection, Fastest server auto-selection, Secure and encrypted traffic, No-log policy for user privacy, Access to 5000+ servers in 30 countries, Anonymous browsing, Protection on public Wi-Fi

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 month, with 3-day free Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 months premium subscription | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months premium subscription | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $55.99 | per year |
| LIFELONG VIP | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection
- 🔒 Works in China
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disconnects randomly
- 🔋 Slow connection
- 👎 Limited to one server
- 👎 Unreliable customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or reset password
- Blocks access to certain websites

**Requested features**

- Add more server options
- Improve connection stability
- Enhance customer support


### VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-super-unlimited-proxy/id1370293473)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Productivity, #10 Top Grossing · Productivity, #105 Top Free, #178 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app provides a free, unlimited VPN service with no activity logs and military-grade encryption. It offers access to content from over 40 server locations and supports multiple VPN protocols. Premium plans are available for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Unlimited speed, bandwidth, and time, Access content from 40+ server locations, 5,000+ servers for free users, No activity logs, Military-grade encryption, No registration needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Week Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1-Week Plan Discount | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1-Month Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Plan Discount | $12.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Plan | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 3-Month Plan Discount | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 3-Month Plan SG-2 | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 6-Month Plan | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| 12-Month Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Plan Discount | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Wide selection of server locations
- 👍 Effective for bypassing geo-restrictions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection drops
- 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Ambiguous privacy policy

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes and crashes on older devices
- Fails to connect to certain servers

**Requested features**

- More Netflix-compatible servers
- Automatic reconnect option
- Ability to favorite/bookmark servers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hotspot VPN free?

Hotspot VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VPN free?

VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hotspot VPN or VPN?

Hotspot VPN is rated higher. Hotspot VPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while VPN averages 4.6 from 2.1M ratings.

### Do Hotspot VPN or VPN have ads?

VPN shows ads; Hotspot VPN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hotspot VPN or VPN?

Hotspot VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and VPN every 6 days. Most recently, Hotspot VPN was updated on September 25, 2026 and VPN on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*