# SmartersVPN vs VPN PILOT

The clearest difference is rating: SmartersVPN at 5.0 against VPN PILOT's 1.0. SmartersVPN also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 17 months). VPN PILOT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartersVPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and VPN PILOT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmartersVPN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

SmartersVPN ships an update every 6 weeks, VPN PILOT every 17 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartersVPN | VPN PILOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartersvpn/id1493433420/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-pilot/id1568186369/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHMCS SMARTERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327210459) | [eb-suite limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017274833) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartersVPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartersvpn/id1493433420)

Secure your online activity with encrypted browsing and a masked IP address. Protect your personal data and unblock websites. Connect up to five devices with a single subscription.

**Highlights:** Encrypted internet traffic, No-log online activity, Masked IP address and location, Anonymous browsing, Unblock websites and apps, Internet connection kill switch, Connect up to 5 devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BuyVPN | $6.49 | per month |
| BuyVPN | $16.49 | per 3 months |
| BuyVPN | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| BuyVPN | $39.99 | per year |


### VPN PILOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-pilot/id1568186369)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection with unlimited data and bandwidth. It offers a simple one-tap connection to a VPN service, protecting your online security. The service supports up to six devices with a registered account and is available for iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Unlimited data and bandwidth, No ads or registration required, No user logs saved, One-tap VPN connection, Protects security and privacy, Supports 6 devices per account

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly 3-Day Free | $7.99 | per month |
| 3 Months - 3 Days Free | $19.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartersVPN free?

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

### Is VPN PILOT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartersVPN or VPN PILOT?

SmartersVPN is rated higher. SmartersVPN averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VPN PILOT averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SmartersVPN or VPN PILOT have ads?

Neither SmartersVPN nor VPN PILOT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartersVPN or VPN PILOT?

SmartersVPN ships an update every 6 weeks, and VPN PILOT every 17 months. Most recently, SmartersVPN was updated on November 3, 2026 and VPN PILOT 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.*