# Tree Notebook vs SecStream VPN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tree Notebook at none against SecStream VPN's 8. Tree Notebook also leads on ads (none vs shown). SecStream VPN's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 25 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SecStream VPN sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Tree Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

SecStream VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SecStream VPN has 199 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tree Notebook ships an update every 25 months, SecStream VPN fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tree Notebook | SecStream VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-notebook/id1335136945/reviews) | **[4.7 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secstream-vpn/id1667555580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **199** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lena Pankratova](https://appshunter.io/developer/390058763) | [Busk (PTS) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667555582) |

## What reviewers say

### Tree Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-notebook/id1335136945)

Organize personal information with a hierarchical notes manager. Structure data into a tree-like hierarchy of folders and notes, with options for public and encrypted private sections. Features include powerful search, customizable item appearance, and event reminders.

**Highlights:** Tree-like hierarchical organization, Public and encrypted private data sections, Attachments (images, files), Multiple data views (tree, list, favorites, history), Powerful search capabilities, Customizable item appearance, Event reminders and calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SecStream VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secstream-vpn/id1667555580)

Secure your online activity and browse with confidence. This application offers advanced protection through cutting-edge encryption, ensuring your data remains private from prying eyes. Connect to premium servers for fast, reliable, and secure internet access anywhere.

**Highlights:** Online privacy solution, Cutting-edge encryption, Premium server access, Fast and secure internet, Browse with confidence

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly PRO | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tree Notebook free?

Tree Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SecStream VPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tree Notebook or SecStream VPN?

SecStream VPN is rated higher. Tree Notebook averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SecStream VPN averages 4.7 from 199 ratings.

### Do Tree Notebook or SecStream VPN have ads?

SecStream VPN shows ads; Tree Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tree Notebook or SecStream VPN?

Tree Notebook ships an update every 25 months, and SecStream VPN fortnightly. Most recently, Tree Notebook was updated on September 30, 2026 and SecStream VPN on September 15, 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.*