# Mullvad VPN vs Dead Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dead Note at none against Mullvad VPN's 4. Dead Note also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Mullvad VPN's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mullvad VPN sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dead Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mullvad VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mullvad VPN has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mullvad VPN | Dead Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mullvad-vpn/id1488466513/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-note-notepad-notes/id1589232349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mullvad VPN AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507150430) | [ar-generation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559410832) |

## What reviewers say

### Mullvad VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mullvad-vpn/id1488466513)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This service encrypts your internet traffic, masking your identity and location to protect your online privacy. It offers anonymous accounts, no activity logs, and uses a secure VPN protocol. Enhance your privacy further by using it with a companion browser.

**Highlights:** Anonymous account creation, No activity logs, Anonymous payment options, WireGuard protocol, Encrypted traffic tunnel, Blocks third-party cookies (with companion browser)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 day subscription | $5.69 | one-time |
| 30 days subscription | $5.89 | one-time |
| 90 day subscription | $16.90 | one-time |
| 90 days subscription | $17.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
- 🔒 Excellent privacy and security
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🌐 Wide server selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnects and reconnection issues
- 🔋 High battery drain
- ⚠️ Blocked by some websites and services
- 🌍 Limited server availability in certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Inability to connect or reconnect after device idle or network changes
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Split tunneling support
- Favorite/frequently used server options
- Automatic server selection based on performance
- Integration with iOS features (e.g., Control Center, Shortcuts)


### Dead Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-note-notepad-notes/id1589232349)

This app provides a secure and private way to store notes, using your password as the encryption key. Losing your password means losing access to your data, so it's designed for users who prioritize extreme data security.

**Highlights:** Password-based encryption, Data corruption on invalid password, Private note storage, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mullvad VPN free?

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

### Is Dead Note free?

Dead Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mullvad VPN or Dead Note?

Mullvad VPN is rated higher. Mullvad VPN averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Dead Note averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mullvad VPN or Dead Note have ads?

Neither Mullvad VPN nor Dead Note shows ads.

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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.*