Orchid vs Sentinel Shield dVPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orchid
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.
- Decentralized VPN network
- Pay-per-use credits
- No monthly subscription fees
- Disguises internet traffic
- Open Source and privacy-focused
- Local traffic monitoring
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Orchid is a VPN client, crypto-powered VPN service and advanced network security tool. Using Orchid, you get access to a network of VPN providers all in one app. While using Orchid, you only pay for what you use. There are no monthly fees. When you turn the app off, you are not charged anything. Orchid is an Open Source project and we respect users privacy. We have no tracking in our application. Advantages over other VPNs: -Disguises Internet traffic using WebRTC for firewall traversal -No subscription! Pay for with credits, only when Orchid is running -Change providers easily -Built in local traffic monitoring Why use Orchid? -Enhance your online privacy so your Internet provider cannot monitor and sell your web browsing history -Protect your connection when using a WiFi hotspot -Protect your real location data from websites -Protect your IP address from websites Why trust Orchid? -Open Source project on GitHub @OrchidTechnologies -Third party audits by Certora and Consensys Diligence on all decentralized smart contracts Our vision is to enable secure access to the internet for everyone, everywhere.
Sentinel Shield dVPN
This decentralized VPN utilizes a blockchain network for enhanced privacy and security. It offers support for advanced protocols and integrated on-chain subscription management, providing a trustless, peer-to-peer connection.
- Decentralized blockchain network
- Peer-to-peer connection
- V2Ray and WireGuard protocol support
- Global node coverage
- On-chain subscription management
- Enhanced privacy and security
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Sentinel dVPN is a decentralized, blockchain-powered VPN application that provides unparalleled privacy and security. Unlike traditional VPNs, it uses a trustless, peer-to-peer network with thousands of community-hosted nodes. Key features include support for WireGuard, V2Ray, Amnezia, XRay and OpenVPN protocols, global coverage and integrated on-chain subscription management. Protect your internet activities without sacrificing speed or control. Credits for decentralized VPN service can be obtained via In-App purchases. Payment for DVPN credits will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sentinel Shield dVPN at 5.0 against Orchid's 4.6. Orchid's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (225 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Orchid sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Sentinel Shield dVPN sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sentinel Shield dVPN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orchid has 225 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Orchid's written reviews are positive against 57% of Sentinel Shield dVPN'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, Sentinel Shield dVPN every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orchid | Sentinel Shield dVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (225 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 225 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orchid Labs Inc. | CAPYBARA PUBLISHING LTD |
Customer experience
Orchid
Sentinel Shield dVPN
Bugs and requests
Orchid
Reported bugs
3 issues- Disconnects randomly
- Freezes and crashes
- Wallet integration problems
Requested features
4 requests- Server location selection
- Improved user interface
- Better documentation and support
- Staking functionality
Sentinel Shield dVPN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Orchid
- Orchid Service $0.99$0.99
- Orchid Service $4.99$4.99
- Orchid Service $10$9.99
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- Orchid Service - $19.99$19.99
- Tier 1 PAC$39.99
- Tier 2 PAC$79.99
- Orchid Service - $99.99$99.99
- Tier 3 PAC$199.99
Sentinel Shield dVPN
- 5000 credits$14.99
- 10000 credits$29.99
- 15000 credits$49.99
