# AlphaPay vs VPN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AlphaPay at 100% against VPN's 54%. AlphaPay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). VPN's advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AlphaPay asks for nothing beyond the download.

AlphaPay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN has 7.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of AlphaPay's written reviews are positive against 54% of VPN's.

AlphaPay ships an update fortnightly, VPN weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlphaPay | VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphapay/id1445637835/reviews)** | [4.2 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-fast-secure-no-limits/id6443951277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 54.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alpha Pay Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445637834) | [com.stolitomson.vpn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650934636) |

## What reviewers say

### AlphaPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphapay/id1445637835)

This app enables North American businesses to accept cross-border payments from Chinese shoppers via Alipay, WeChat Pay, and UnionPay. It offers mobile management of payment accounts, real-time transaction reports, and currency exchange rate checks.

**Highlights:** Accept Alipay, WeChat Pay, and UnionPay, Generate payment links and QR codes, Real-time transaction reporting, Process full or partial refunds, Check currency exchange rates, Manage payment notifications, Redeem coupons and gift cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-fast-secure-no-limits/id6443951277)

Access websites and services securely and anonymously with a single touch. This application offers a fast and unlimited VPN experience, helping to protect your network security and potentially improve game speeds. Enjoy global server access with minimal ads.

**Highlights:** One-touch access to websites and services, Fast and unlimited VPN connection, Global server network, Maximum security and anonymity, Network security protection, Game speed optimization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| 6 months | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $22.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable security
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🥰 Excellent user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance
- 💸 Paid features not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to servers
- Sudden disconnections during use
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- More server location options
- Improved stability and reliability
- Automatic reconnection after disconnects
- Reduced ads and in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AlphaPay free?

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

### Is VPN free?

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

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

AlphaPay is rated higher. AlphaPay averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VPN averages 4.2 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do AlphaPay or VPN have ads?

VPN shows ads; AlphaPay does not.

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

AlphaPay ships an update fortnightly, and VPN weekly. Most recently, AlphaPay was updated on September 19, 2026 and VPN on September 25, 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.*