# Melon VPN vs Simple Pattern

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Pattern at 5.0 against Melon VPN's 4.5. Simple Pattern also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Melon VPN's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melon VPN sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Simple Pattern sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Pattern holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon VPN has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Melon VPN's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Pattern's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melon VPN | Simple Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-vpn-fast-proxy-lowcost/id1458080487/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pattern/id6760515997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wildlook Tech Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627290628) | [立派 汪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604350706) |

## What reviewers say

### Melon VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-vpn-fast-proxy-lowcost/id1458080487)

This app offers a fast, secure, and private internet connection with unlimited bandwidth. It features a simple one-touch connection, a strict no-log policy, and global server access. Enjoy a better, more anonymous online experience with no advertisements.

**Highlights:** No ads SDK, Super-fast connection speeds, Unlimited bandwidth, Global VPN servers, One-touch connect, Strict no-log policy, Smart server selection

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Melon VPN Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Monthly (Discount) | $7.99 | per month |
| VIP Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| VIP Yearly (Discount) | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP Year (Discount) | $34.99 | per year |
| VIP Yearly (Discount) | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| VIP Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP | $99.99 | one-time |
| VIP Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Provides privacy and security
- 💡 Generous free offering with no subscription required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues or disconnects
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🌐 Limited server locations available in free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Incompatibility with certain apps or websites

**Requested features**

- More server location options
- Ability to bypass ads or extend free usage time
- Automatic connection on startup


### Simple Pattern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pattern/id6760515997)

Transform your phone into a customizable haptic device. Create and share unique vibration patterns, control vibrations remotely, and even convert text into tactile feedback. Offers a private vault for media storage.

**Highlights:** Customizable vibration patterns, Remote vibration control, Text to vibration conversion, Live control modes (touch, wave, tap), Pattern creation studio, Private media vault

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melon VPN free?

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

### Is Simple Pattern free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Melon VPN or Simple Pattern?

Simple Pattern is rated higher. Melon VPN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Simple Pattern averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Melon VPN or Simple Pattern have ads?

Neither Melon VPN nor Simple Pattern shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Melon VPN or Simple Pattern?

Melon VPN ships an update weekly, and Simple Pattern weekly. Most recently, Melon VPN was updated on October 6, 2026 and Simple Pattern on October 9, 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.*