# AVDocuments vs VPN Private

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VPN Private at 68% against AVDocuments's 0%. VPN Private also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). AVDocuments's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AVDocuments sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VPN Private asks for nothing beyond the download.

VPN Private holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN Private has 343 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AVDocuments's written reviews are positive against 68% of VPN Private's.

AVDocuments ships an update every 10 days, VPN Private fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AVDocuments | VPN Private |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avdocuments/id1462662931/reviews) | **[4.6 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-private/id1495785273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **343** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **67.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohammad Jabbari](https://appshunter.io/developer/522411450) | [Web-Source Technology Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495785272) |

## What reviewers say

### AVDocuments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avdocuments/id1462662931)

Manage all your media files with this app, including a secure private storage option. It supports importing from cloud services, photo libraries, and the web, and includes a media player and image editor.

**Highlights:** Secure Safe Box for private files, Import from cloud services, Import from photo library, Web file import, Integrated media player, Image editor

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads in app | $3.99 | one-time |


### VPN Private

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-private/id1495785273)

Browse the internet securely and privately by masking your IP address. Access your favorite websites from anywhere without speed limits or data logging. Enjoy a user-friendly experience with free access to over 20 server locations.

**Highlights:** Completely free VPN service, One-click connection, No speed or bandwidth limits, Servers in 20+ free locations, Keeps no logs, User-friendly interface, Secure connection with encryption

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable connection speeds
- 💰 Completely free VPN service
- 🌍 Multiple server locations available
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔒 Secure encryption (IPSec AES 256)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent connection failures
- 🔄 Incorrect location assignment
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🚫 App freezes during location selection

**Reported bugs**

- Location selection screen freezes and won't load
- App crashes or won't open after reinstall
- Connection drops randomly or after 30 minutes
- Selected country doesn't match actual IP location
- Ads block page content and prevent interaction

**Requested features**

- Add Thailand server
- Add Japan, Korea, and Taiwan servers
- Custom app icons for variety
- Add Indian server
- Reduce or eliminate advertisements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AVDocuments free?

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

### Is VPN Private free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AVDocuments or VPN Private?

VPN Private is rated higher. AVDocuments averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while VPN Private averages 4.6 from 343 ratings.

### Do AVDocuments or VPN Private have ads?

VPN Private shows ads; AVDocuments does not.

### Which is updated more often, AVDocuments or VPN Private?

AVDocuments ships an update every 10 days, and VPN Private fortnightly. Most recently, AVDocuments was updated on September 21, 2026 and VPN Private on September 29, 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.*