Comparison

SimpliVPN vs Hopper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SimpliVPN

This app provides a fast, secure, and user-friendly VPN service to protect your internet connection on any network, including public WiFi. It helps hide your IP address, ensure private browsing, and access content globally with unlimited bandwidth.

Highlights
  • Worldwide VPN Locations
  • Secure Public WiFi
  • Hide IP Address
  • Fast Unlimited Bandwidth
  • One Tap Connect
  • Supports Up to 5 Devices
Features
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Fast, secure, and easy-to-use VPN for iPhone and iPad. SimpliVPN helps you protect your connection, hide your IP address, and browse privately on any network, including public WiFi. Why choose SimpliVPN? - Secure your internet connection on public WiFi - Hide your IP address and protect your privacy - Access content anywhere with one tap - Enjoy fast speeds with unlimited bandwidth - Simple, user-friendly VPN design SimpliVPN is a reliable VPN proxy that keeps your online activity private and secure. Whether you’re browsing, streaming, or using public WiFi, SimpliVPN helps protect your data and location. Features: - Worldwide VPN Locations - Supports Up to 5 Devices - One Tap Connect - Unlimited VPN Bandwidth - No Logs! Why SimpliVPN? - Secure Your Internet Activity and WiFi Connection: SimpliVPN offers a fast and stable VPN Connection with dedicated servers. Using our VPN service you can surf anonymously and securely with 100% encrypted internet traffic! Stream videos with fast speeds globally on any streaming platform Subscription Options: 1 Month 1 Year - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account - Subscription will auto-renew unless canceled before the renewal date. - The user may manage a subscription by going to their Apple Account Settings. Privacy Policy: We are 100% committed to the security and protection of our users and strictly obey the laws regarding online privacy protection. To view more in-depth information regarding our privacy policy please visit https://simplivpn.net/privacy-policy/ . Contact us: support@simplivpn.net Privacy Policy: https://simplivpn.net/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://simplivpn.net/terms-of-service/

About

Hopper

Features
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Fact-check with one tap, declutter web pages, and save content to read or listen later. Ultra-lightweight (uses 0.3 GB of memory only). Speed up your browsing without buying a new phone.

Screenshots

SimpliVPN4 screens
Hopper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hopper at none against SimpliVPN's 2. Hopper also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SimpliVPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Hopper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpliVPN ships an update every 2 weeks, Hopper every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SimpliVPN versus Hopper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpliVPNHopper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperArkeni Solutions LLCEvergreen Labs

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SimpliVPN

Subscriptions2
  • USA English$9.991 Month
  • USA English$79.991 Year
None

Hopper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpliVPN free?
SimpliVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hopper free?
Hopper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpliVPN or Hopper have ads?
Neither SimpliVPN nor Hopper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpliVPN or Hopper?
SimpliVPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hopper every 3 days. Most recently, SimpliVPN was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hopper on October 28, 2026.

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