Shadowscale vs CosmoVPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadowscale
This VPN client simplifies secure internet access by allowing users to import configurations via QR codes or manual URL entry. It provides a straightforward way to set up and manage your VPN connection for enhanced online privacy and security.
- VPN client
- QR code configuration import
- Manual URL configuration
- Secure internet access
- Enhanced online privacy
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A VPN client for WEB. Allows configuration to be imported by scanning QR codes or by manually entering URLs with the settings.
CosmoVPN
This app provides a fast, secure, and reliable way to protect your online privacy. It offers high-speed connections with strong encryption, ensuring your data remains safe while browsing, streaming, or using other applications. Enjoy unrestricted internet access with a simple and user-friendly interface.
- Fast and secure servers
- Top-tier encryption for privacy
- Simple and easy-to-use interface
- Access global content
- No user logs or tracking
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CosmoVPN protects your connection with one tap. Hide your IP address, encrypt your traffic on public Wi-Fi, and stay connected on networks that block ordinary VPNs. WHY COSMOVPN - One-tap connect: we pick a fast location for you, or choose any country and city - WireGuard encryption: modern, fast and secure - Built for blocked networks: the CosmoGhost, CosmoShield and CosmoStream protocols, with "Recommended" picking one automatically - No data cap, even on the free plan - Live speed and data usage while connected, plus a built-in speed test - Favorites and search to switch locations quickly - Custom DNS (Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, AdGuard) and Child Mode for family-friendly browsing - Live chat with our support team, right in the app FREE OR PREMIUM Free: start without an account, no data cap, 1-hour sessions (reconnect anytime), with ads. Premium: no ads, Premium-only locations, longer sessions, and one subscription for multiple devices. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION CosmoVPN Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, available for 1 month, 6 months or 1 year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://cosmovpn.io/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions? Chat with us in the app or visit cosmovpn.io.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadowscale at none against CosmoVPN's 3. Shadowscale also leads on ads (none vs shown). CosmoVPN's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CosmoVPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Shadowscale asks for nothing beyond the download.
CosmoVPN holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 71 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Shadowscale's written reviews are positive against 100% of CosmoVPN's.
Shadowscale ships an update every 5 weeks, CosmoVPN fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadowscale | CosmoVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) | 4.9 (71 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 71 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 12VPX | KNOWLEDGE SKY INVESTMENT |
Customer experience
Shadowscale
CosmoVPN
In-app purchases
Shadowscale
No in-app purchases
CosmoVPN
- Monthly Premium Access$3.991 Month
- 6-Month Premium Access$19.996 Months
- Yearly Premium Access$29.991 Year
