Comparison

Surfshark VPN vs Auto Cool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Surfshark VPN

This app provides secure and private internet access with powerful encryption and fast servers. It includes tools like an ad blocker and an email generator to enhance online safety and protect personal information across unlimited devices.

Highlights
  • Private and secure internet access
  • Fast 10 Gbps servers
  • Ad blocker
  • Email generator (Alternative ID)
  • Unlimited device connections
  • Data leak detector
  • No-logs policy
Features
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Surfshark is a VPN and online security app for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac that helps everyday users browse privately, stay safe on public Wi-Fi, and reach the content they pay for while traveling. One subscription covers unlimited devices. Encryption, ad blocking, and identity protection run quietly in the background — set it once and forget it. — WHY CHOOSE SURFSHARK — • Unlimited devices on one subscription — your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and everyone else at home • 4,500+ servers in 100+ locations, so you can change location and still get a fast connection • More than a VPN app: ad blocker, data leak monitoring and personal data masking included • Built for people who are not tech experts — one tap connects you, no setup to learn • No-logs policy: Surfshark doesn't monitor, track, or store what you do online — PRIVACY AND SECURITY THAT RUNS ITSELF — • VPN encryption hides your traffic and IP address from your internet provider, network owners, and trackers • Wi-Fi security on hotel, airport, and cafe networks, so checking your email or bank on public Wi-Fi stays private • Ad blocker stops ads and trackers, so pages load faster and fewer companies profile you • Data leak monitoring warns you if your email, ID or card details turn up in a breach, while there's still time to act • Personal data masking and phone number masking let you sign up with stand-in details, keeping your real inbox and number out of company databases • Text message protection filter scam texts before they reach you • Email scam checker flags phishing attempts you might otherwise open • Identity theft coverage helps you recover if the worst happens — SPEED, STREAMING, AND TRAVEL — • A fast VPN built on post-quantum WireGuard and our own protocol, tuned for HD streaming and video calls • Connect to servers in the USA, UK, Japan, Canada, and 100+ locations to reach home content while abroad • Everlink reconnects you automatically if your connection drops, so protection doesn't quietly lapse • Unlimited bandwidth, no data caps, no speed throttling • For the tinkerers: Multi Hop, rotating IP, and dedicated IP — QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK — Is Surfshark a good VPN for iPhone in 2026? Yes. It runs natively on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac, connects in one tap, and covers unlimited devices on a single plan. What privacy and security features does Surfshark include? Surfshark pairs a no-logs VPN with ad blocker, data leak monitoring, personal data masking, and scam protection. Most VPN apps stop at the VPN. Can I change my location to the USA or another country? Yes. Pick from 100+ locations, including fast US servers, and get a new IP address in seconds. Is it good for streaming while traveling? Yes. Connect to a server back home and keep watching your usual streaming platforms at full speed. Does one subscription cover my whole family? Yes. Unlimited devices means one plan protects every iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac in the house — real value, not a per-device bill. WORKS ON: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Backed by 24/7 human support over live chat and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store settings. Take back your privacy. Download Surfshark and connect in one tap. AUTO SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL: • Surfshark is a paid VPN service, so you need a subscription to use it. • You will be billed through your Apple ID Account when you confirm the purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless the auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. • We will charge your account for renewal within 24 hours before the end of your subscription. • You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your App Store Account Settings. • Any remaining portion of the trial will expire when you buy a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://surfshark.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://surfshark.com/terms-of-service/

About

Auto Cool

Features
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Auto Cool makes it easy to explore our full range of products, from air dryers to air conditioners and more. With clear images, detailed specifications, and product highlights, you’ll always have the information you need at your fingertips. AutoCoolApp helps you manage and optimize cooling with ease, whether you are connected to the internet or completely offline. Designed for convenience, reliability, and efficiency, AutoCoolApp ensures you stay in control anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Surfshark VPN4 screens
Auto Cool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auto Cool at none against Surfshark VPN's 25. Auto Cool also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Surfshark VPN's advantage is chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Surfshark VPN sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Auto Cool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Surfshark VPN versus Auto Cool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfshark VPNAuto Cool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (133K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings133K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#44 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size503 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSURFSHARK LTDRotha Run

Bugs and requests

Surfshark VPN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • VPN blocks access to banking and financial apps
  • Inability to log in or access account after subscription cancellation
  • Inconsistent server locations and IP addresses
  • VPN causing internet connectivity issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to exclude specific apps from VPN
  • More customization options for the VPN settings
  • Improved compatibility with older devices and operating systems
  • Automatic VPN reconnection when network changes

Auto Cool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Surfshark VPN

Subscriptions19
  • 1 Month$10.991 Month
  • 1 Month of Unlimited VPN!$12.991 Month
  • 1 Months of Unlimited VPN!$12.991 Month
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  • 1 Months of Unlimited VPN!$13.991 Month
  • 1 Month of Unlimited VPN!$13.991 Month
  • Surfshark One Subscription$17.991 Month
  • 6 Months of Unlimited VPN!2 variants$29.996 Months
  • 6 Months of Unlimited VPN!$39.996 Months
  • 12 Months of Unlimited VPN!7 Days trial$46.991 Year
  • Annual VPN Subscription$47.991 Year
  • 12 Months of Unlimited VPN!7 Days trial2 variants$47.991 Year
  • 12 Months of Unlimited VPN!$47.991 Year
  • 12 Months of Unlimited VPN!7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • 12 Months of Unlimited VPN!7 Days trial$52.991 Year
  • Surfshark One Subscription$64.991 Year
  • Surfshark One Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$64.991 Year
  • Annual VPN Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • VPN Subscription1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • Surfshark One Subscription1 Year trial$96.991 Year
None

Auto Cool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surfshark VPN free?
Surfshark VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Auto Cool free?
Auto Cool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surfshark VPN or Auto Cool have ads?
Neither Surfshark VPN nor Auto Cool shows ads.

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