# Leaf vs U

The clearest difference is rating: Leaf at 5.0 against U's 4.4. Leaf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). U's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. U sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Leaf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Leaf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U has 198 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leaf | U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf/id1336373352/reviews)** | [4.4 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-vpn-private-vpn-proxy-pro/id1561311030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **198** |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEEDN Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1336373351) | [NETDGR LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528438232) |

## What reviewers say

### Leaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf/id1336373352)

Control your heating and cooling devices remotely from your smartphone. Adjust power, set operating hours, and monitor indoor temperature and humidity for efficient climate management.

**Highlights:** Remote power ON/OFF, Set operating hours, Temperature and humidity monitoring, Efficient climate management, Smartphone control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-vpn-private-vpn-proxy-pro/id1561311030)

Connect to a VPN with a single tap to browse the web anonymously. This app automatically hides your real location and IP address, offering free privacy protection. Upgrade for unlimited access, faster speeds, and more stable connections.

**Highlights:** One-tap VPN connection, Anonymous web surfing, Automatic IP and location hiding, Free privacy protection, Global server network, Unlimited access (Premium), Faster speeds (Premium)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth connection speeds
- 🔒 Good security and privacy protection
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💰 Free version available without mandatory subscription
- 🌍 Multiple server locations to choose from

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection failures and timeout issues
- 📵 App doesn't work or connect properly
- 📺 Excessive ads and advertisements
- 💳 Billing issues and unauthorized charges
- 🔌 Unstable and unreliable connections

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect despite multiple attempts
- Connection stuck on 'connecting' indefinitely
- Credit exchange fails after watching ads
- Subscription charges continue after cancellation
- Connection button unresponsive or non-functional

**Requested features**

- Remove or reduce mainland China restrictions
- Improve connection stability and reliability
- Reduce number of advertisements
- Better refund and customer service policies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leaf free?

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

### Is U free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Leaf or U?

Leaf is rated higher. Leaf averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while U averages 4.4 from 198 ratings.

### Do Leaf or U have ads?

U shows ads; Leaf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Leaf or U?

Leaf ships an update fortnightly, and U fortnightly. Most recently, Leaf was updated on October 14, 2026 and U on October 13, 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.*