# VPN vs Super App Lock

VPN and Super App Lock both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Super App Lock's written reviews are positive against 38% of VPN's. VPN's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Super App Lock sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for VPN against 4.7 for Super App Lock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of VPN's written reviews are positive against 88% of Super App Lock's.

VPN ships an update weekly, Super App Lock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN | Super App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn/id1489087755/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-app-lock-lock-apps/id6476949191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | **87.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IMOFEKS, TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489043647) | [Safe App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728363698) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn/id1489087755)

This app provides a secure and private browsing experience by encrypting your network and hiding your IP address. It allows access to blocked websites and apps with high speed and anonymity, protecting your online identity on public Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Encrypted network for security and privacy, Hides IP address for anonymity, Access blocked websites and apps, High VPN speed, Protects online identity on public Wi-Fi, One-tap connection to VPN server

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week (with trial) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month (with trial) | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 year (with trial) | $99.99 | per year |


### Super App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-app-lock-lock-apps/id6476949191)

Secure your device by locking individual apps, hiding private photos and videos, and preventing accidental uninstallation. Protect your sensitive data with PIN or Face ID, and gain insights into app usage.

**Highlights:** Lock social media and payment apps, Encrypted photo and video vault, Track app usage statistics, Prevent accidental app uninstallation, Parental controls for app installation and screen time, PIN and Face ID protection

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super App Lock: Lock Apps | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册（周订阅） | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro(Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock Your Secret (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册（月订阅） | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro(Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册（月订阅） | $12.99 | per month |
| 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册（年订阅） | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock Your Secret (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock Your Secret（Lifetime） | $19.99 | one-time |
| App Lock Your Secret（Lifetime） | $29.99 | one-time |
| App Lock Your Secret（Lifetime） | $39.99 | one-time |
| App Lock Your Secret（Lifetime） | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Basic mode is enough for most users
- 🔒 Adds a whole new level of security
- 🔒 Allows locking apps with passcode or Face ID
- 👍 Easy to use, with one-tap hide/unhide
- 👍 Apps remain locked even after unlocking phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App shows up briefly in App Library after closing
- 🐛 Can't hide the Super App Lock app itself
- 🔒 Only 5 apps can be locked in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on iOS 16.6.1
- Apps still usable after timeout

**Requested features**

- Ability to change app icon and lock screen
- Option to hide app completely without appearing in App Library
- Support for locking Safari browser
- Automatic restoration of App Store icon after hiding
- Dark mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN free?

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

### Is Super App Lock free?

Super App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VPN or Super App Lock?

Super App Lock is rated higher. VPN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Super App Lock averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do VPN or Super App Lock have ads?

Neither VPN nor Super App Lock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VPN or Super App Lock?

VPN ships an update weekly, and Super App Lock every 9 days. Most recently, VPN was updated on September 30, 2026 and Super App Lock on October 1, 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.*