# SMS vs VPN

The clearest difference is rating: VPN at 4.2 against SMS's 2.0. VPN also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 13%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). SMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). 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. SMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN has 7.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of SMS's written reviews are positive against 54% of VPN's.

SMS ships an update every 10 months, VPN weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS | VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms/id1484318918/reviews) | **[4.2 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-fast-secure-no-limits/id6443951277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **54.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [T2 MOBILE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/954817494) | [com.stolitomson.vpn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650934636) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms/id1484318918)

Automatically blocks unwanted messages using an intelligent algorithm. Manage sender lists, view blocked messages, and ensure you don't miss important information.

**Highlights:** Intelligent spam blocking algorithm, Sender name list viewing, White and black list management, View blocked SMS messages

**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 SMS free?

SMS 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, SMS or VPN?

VPN is rated higher. SMS averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VPN averages 4.2 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do SMS or VPN have ads?

VPN shows ads; SMS does not.

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

SMS ships an update every 10 months, and VPN weekly. Most recently, SMS was updated on August 16, 2026 and VPN 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.*