# VPN vs VPNow

VPN and VPNow both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of VPN's written reviews are positive against 38% of VPNow's. VPN also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (2.1M vs 197). VPNow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and VPNow sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.6 for VPN against 4.5 for VPNow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN has 2.1M ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of VPN's written reviews are positive against 38% of VPNow's.

VPN ships an update every 6 days, VPNow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN | VPNow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-super-unlimited-proxy/id1370293473/reviews)** | [4.5 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpnow-fast-secure-vpn/id1596091220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1M** | 197 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 174 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Jump Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484585154) | [Prodfire LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612046368) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Productivity, #14 Top Grossing · Productivity, #76 Top Free, #192 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


### VPNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpnow-fast-secure-vpn/id1596091220)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection for your devices. It encrypts your traffic on public Wi-Fi, prevents tracking, and allows you to access content from anywhere without interruption. Enjoy a faster, more secure online experience.

**Highlights:** IP and geo-location privacy, Traffic encryption on public Wi-Fi, Remote work enablement, Uninterrupted streaming, Industry-standard IKEv2/IPSec technology, No-log policy for user activity, Trusted US-based developer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription 50% offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN free?

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

### Is VPNow free?

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

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

VPN is rated higher. VPN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1M ratings, while VPNow averages 4.5 from 197 ratings.

### Do VPN or VPNow have ads?

VPN shows ads; VPNow does not.

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

VPN ships an update every 6 days, and VPNow every 2 weeks. Most recently, VPN was updated on September 24, 2026 and VPNow on September 20, 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.*