# Leaf vs Hi

The clearest difference is rating: Leaf at 5.0 against Hi's 2.6. Leaf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Hi's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hi sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Leaf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Leaf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leaf | Hi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf/id1336373352/reviews)** | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-vpn-double-vpn/id1571357242/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEEDN Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1336373351) | [Heidi Technology, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571217067) |

## 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


### Hi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-vpn-double-vpn/id1571357242)

This app provides enhanced online security and privacy through a double VPN connection, routing your traffic through two encrypted tunnels. It offers strong encryption, a global server network, and a user-friendly interface for easy setup. Premium features include exclusive server access and sharing options.

**Highlights:** Double VPN Protection, Strong AES-256 bit Encryption, Global Server Network, Access Private Servers, Server Sharing, User-Friendly Interface, AnyConnect Compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| One day access pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| One week access pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 days VPN access pass | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leaf free?

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

### Is Hi free?

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

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

Leaf is rated higher. Leaf averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hi averages 2.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Leaf or Hi have ads?

Hi shows ads; Leaf does not.

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

Leaf ships an update fortnightly, and Hi fortnightly. Most recently, Leaf was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hi on November 3, 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.*