Comparison

Proton VPN vs App Digitel

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

Head to head
About

Proton VPN

This app provides a secure, encrypted, and unlimited internet connection, protecting your privacy and unblocking content. It offers advanced security features and a strict no-logs policy, with both free and premium options available.

Highlights
  • Unlimited data, no speed restrictions
  • Strict no-logs policy
  • Bypass geo restrictions
  • Full disk encrypted servers
  • Ad blocker (NetShield)
  • Stream content from any service
  • Connect up to 10 devices
Features
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Trusted by millions worldwide, Proton VPN is the world's only free VPN app that is safe to use and respects your privacy. Our fast VPN offers secure, private and encrypted internet access with advanced security features. Proton VPN also unblocks access to popular websites and streaming platforms. Proton VPN was created by the CERN scientists behind Proton Mail - the world's largest encrypted email service. Proton’s secure no-logs VPN offers 24/7 safe and private internet access, and does not record your browsing history, display ads, sell your data to third parties, or limit downloads. Free VPN features available to all users: • Unlimited data with no bandwidth or speed restrictions • Strict no logs policy • Bypass geo restrictions: smart protocol selection automatically overcomes VPN bans and unblocks censored sites and content • Full disk encrypted servers protect your data • Perfect forward secrecy: encrypted traffic cannot be captured and decrypted later • DNS leak protection: we encrypt DNS queries to ensure that your browsing activity cannot be exposed through DNS leaks • Always-on VPN/ kill switch offers protection against leaks caused by accidental disconnections Premium VPN features: • Access 20,000+ high speed servers across 140+ countries worldwide including US, UK, France, Germany, India, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, etc. • Fast VPN: high speed servers with connections up to 10 Gbps • VPN Accelerator: unique technology increases Proton VPN's speeds by up to 400% to give a faster browsing experience • Unblock access to blocked or censored content • Connect up to 10 devices to the VPN at the same time • Ad blocker (NetShield): a DNS filtering feature that protects you from malware, blocks ads, and prevents website trackers from following you across the web • Stream films, sports events, and videos on any streaming service (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Max, BBC iPlayer etc) • File-sharing and P2P support • Secure Core servers protect against network-based attacks with multi-hop VPN • Tor over VPN provides automatic integration with the Tor anonymity network Why Proton VPN? • No personal data required to sign up • Easy-to-use VPN app for iPhone, iPad, visionOS, tvOS, Mac, and any other major devices • Highest strength encryption for your connection makes it better than an internet proxy • One tap Connect to secure your internet connection, especially on public Wifi hotspots • Unique VPN Accelerator technology increases your VPN speed by up to 400% for a faster internet connection • Proton VPN's Secure Core architecture allows our secure VPN service to defend against network-based attacks • We only use VPN protocols that are proven to be secure: WireGuard • Independently audited by third-party security experts and we publish all results on our website • Trusted open-source code that can be reviewed for security by anyone • Data protection using AES-256 and 4096 RSA encryption Join the privacy revolution • Your support is important as it allows us to continue our mission to bring online freedom to people around the globe. Get our private VPN free today and enjoy fast VPN connections and a secure internet, from anywhere. Global VPN server network • Proton VPN has thousands of secure VPN servers worldwide, including hundreds of free VPN servers to ensure a high-bandwidth server nearby. Experts’ opinion: PCMag: “[Proton VPN’s] is a slick VPN with an excellent collection of advanced features, and it has the best free subscription plan we've seen. Few competitors can match its mix of affordability, features, and design. For all that, it gets a rare five-star rating and earns our Editors' Choice award” TechRadar: “The completely free tier is something no other competitor [...] offers. Wired: "The best VPN" "Overall, Proton VPN is very fast"

About

App Digitel

Manage your Digitel accounts, lines, and services conveniently in one app. Perform self-service actions like purchasing eSIMs, checking balances, recharging, and paying bills. It simplifies all your Digitel-related tasks.

Highlights
  • Purchase eSIM lines
  • Check balance and plan details
  • Recharge lines
  • Manage plans and services
  • Pay bills
  • Affiliate lines for recharging
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La App Digitel te lo hace fácil. Realiza todas tus gestiones en un solo lugar. Con la App Digitel los clientes podrán hacer autogestión de manera fácil y rápida de sus cuentas, líneas y servicios Digitel en un solo lugar. * Compra de línea eSIM (prepago) * Elige tu línea favorita, consulta tu saldo, contenidos, plan y servicios actuales * Recarga tus líneas y las de otros con tu tarjeta de crédito y/o débito o Pago Móvil C2P * Gestiona tus planes y servicios * Afilia otras líneas para recargar y pagar * Consulta tus consumos * Paga tus facturas y las de terceros con pago móvil C2P, tarjeta de crédito y tarjeta de débito * Recibe notificaciones y mucho más

Screenshots

Proton VPN4 screens
App Digitel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Proton VPN at 4.6 against App Digitel's 3.3. Proton VPN also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 23%) and ratings volume (131K vs 102). App Digitel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Proton VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. App Digitel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Proton VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton VPN has 131K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Proton VPN's written reviews are positive against 23% of App Digitel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proton VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, App Digitel monthly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Proton VPN versus App Digitel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProton VPNApp Digitel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (131K ratings) — better3.3 (102 ratings)
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews — better23.5% of reviews
Number of ratings131K — better102
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProton AGCorporación Digitel, C.A.

Customer experience

Proton VPN

All ratings92,855 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews3,665 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative37.2%

App Digitel

All ratings102 ratings
Positive54.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative39.2%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative67.9%

User reviews

Proton VPN

From 131K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable VPN
  • 🔒 Excellent privacy and security
  • 👍 Seamless integration with iOS
  • 🌐 Wide range of server locations
  • 💰 Great value with free plan

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnection issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔍 Limited server selection on free plan
  • 🤔 Inconsistent performance across devices
  • 💸 Expensive paid plans compared to competitors

App Digitel

From 102 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙏 Excellent functionality and ease of transactions
  • 👍 Intuitive and has everything needed to resolve queries and requests
  • 👍 Excellent app, easy to use and has all the necessary information
  • 👍 Excellent app, easy to use and with good design
  • 👍 Useful for everyone, modern, you have the power of your account in your hands

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Session closes, says password is incorrect when it's not, and doesn't allow Face ID
  • 🐛 Verification code doesn't arrive after registration, app doesn't work
  • 🐛 Impossible to upload document, app doesn't work
  • 🐛 App gets stuck loading, never could upload ID card
  • 🐛 All Digitel apps on the web are terrible, they don't work

Bugs and requests

Proton VPN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to maintain stable connections
  • Unexpected disconnections and reconnections
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching networks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to select specific server locations
  • Always-on VPN mode
  • Improved kill switch functionality
  • Expanded server network for free users
  • Better integration with iOS features (e.g., widgets)

App Digitel

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Proton VPN

Subscriptions4
  • VPN Plus$11.991 Month
  • Proton Unlimited (1 month)$14.991 Month
  • VPN Plus1 Year trial$83.901 Year
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  • Proton Unlimited$119.991 Year
None

App Digitel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proton VPN free?
Proton VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Digitel free?
App Digitel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Proton VPN or App Digitel?
Proton VPN is rated higher. Proton VPN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 131K ratings, while App Digitel averages 3.3 from 102 ratings.
Do Proton VPN or App Digitel have ads?
Neither Proton VPN nor App Digitel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proton VPN or App Digitel?
Proton VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and App Digitel monthly. Most recently, Proton VPN was updated on November 8, 2026 and App Digitel on November 8, 2026.

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