# Orchid vs VALT

The clearest difference is rating: Orchid at 4.6 against VALT's 4.3. Orchid also leads on ratings volume (225 vs 18) and device support (4 vs 2). VALT's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (83% vs 66%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orchid sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and VALT sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Orchid holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orchid has 225 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Orchid's written reviews are positive against 83% of VALT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Orchid ships an update every 5 weeks, VALT every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orchid | VALT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (225 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orchid-secure-networking/id1474884867/reviews)** | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valt-dvpn-and-data-removal/id1630660373/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **225** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 85 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Orchid Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474884866) | [Hashcash Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630660375) |

## What reviewers say

### Orchid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orchid-secure-networking/id1474884867)

This application provides a secure and private internet connection through a decentralized VPN network. It allows users to pay only for the data they use, offering flexibility without monthly fees. The app prioritizes user privacy with an open-source design and no tracking.

**Highlights:** Decentralized VPN network, Pay-per-use credits, No monthly subscription fees, Disguises internet traffic, Open Source and privacy-focused, Local traffic monitoring

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orchid Service $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orchid Service $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Orchid Service $10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Orchid Service - $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 PAC | $39.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 PAC | $79.99 | one-time |
| Orchid Service - $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 PAC | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Decentralized VPN
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Slow speeds
- 🔋 High data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects randomly
- Freezes and crashes
- Wallet integration problems

**Requested features**

- Server location selection
- Improved user interface
- Better documentation and support
- Staking functionality


### VALT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valt-dvpn-and-data-removal/id1630660373)

This app offers a DVPN service to mask your internet traffic and a data removal feature that automatically opts you out of data broker listings. It prioritizes privacy by not requiring sensitive personal information for setup.

**Highlights:** Secure DVPN connection, Automated data broker opt-outs, Monthly re-checking of listings, No SSN, ID, or phone number required, Email and 6-digit code sign-in, Separate plans for DVPN and data removal

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VALT DVPN | $4.99 | per month |
| Data removal | $14.99 | per month |
| VALT+ | $14.99 | per month |
| VALT DVPN | $39.99 | per year |
| Data removal | $119.99 | per year |
| VALT+ Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| VALTIMATE | $239.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orchid free?

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

### Is VALT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Orchid or VALT?

Orchid is rated higher. Orchid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 225 ratings, while VALT averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.

### Do Orchid or VALT have ads?

Neither Orchid nor VALT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Orchid or VALT?

Orchid ships an update every 5 weeks, and VALT every 10 days. Most recently, Orchid was updated on October 29, 2026 and VALT on November 3, 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.*