# Spectre VPN vs Resolutioner

The clearest difference is price: Spectre VPN at Free against Resolutioner's $0.99. Spectre VPN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Resolutioner's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and chart position (#3 vs #110). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Spectre VPN is free to download; Resolutioner costs $0.99 up front. Resolutioner sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Spectre VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Resolutioner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 251 and 955 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Spectre VPN's written reviews are positive against 80% of Resolutioner's.

Spectre VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, Resolutioner every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spectre VPN | Resolutioner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-vpn/id1508712998/reviews) | **[4.5 (955 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resolutioner/id1563852783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 251 | **955** |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #110 | **#3** |
| Size | 136 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Passion Only](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508712997) | [Sun Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465505382) |

## What reviewers say

### Spectre VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-vpn/id1508712998)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides secure internet access using Shadowsocks and Trojan protocols. It offers strong encryption to protect your privacy from third parties and features an intuitive design for ease of use. It is available for free.

**Highlights:** Shadowsocks and Trojan protocol support, Strong encryption for privacy, Lightweight and efficient proxy, Intuitive and simple design, Free to use

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and efficient app
- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 🔒 Secure and trustworthy
- 💡 Lightweight and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video loading issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems after updates
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and timeouts
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 12.5.5 and older
- Incompatibility with certain devices and OS versions

**Requested features**

- Support for more protocols (e.g., VMess, VLESS, SSTP)
- Server sorting by ping/latency
- Websocket connection support
- Manual server configuration
- Multiple server import from clipboard


### Resolutioner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resolutioner/id1563852783)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #165 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This utility app helps you calculate and scale screen resolutions based on aspect ratios. Save and manage your frequently used resolutions for easy access. Sync your presets across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Calculate resolutions by filling in one side, Edit aspect ratios easily, Scale resolutions up or down, Save and name custom resolution presets, Edit saved presets, Sync presets via iCloud

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar - $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good app
- 👍 Excellent for calculations
- 👍 Useful for graphic designers
- 👍 Works offline
- 👍 Good for Free Fire

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Resolution not changing
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Buggy and bad
- 🐛 Cannot submit resolution
- 🐛 Screen size remains the same

**Reported bugs**

- Resolution does not change
- App does not work
- Screen size remains the same
- App is buggy
- Cannot submit resolution

**Requested features**

- Add sync to device option
- Add button to improve/submit resolution
- Allow reordering of presets for better organization
- Ability to use created scales in computer settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spectre VPN free?

Spectre VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Resolutioner free?

Resolutioner costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spectre VPN or Resolutioner?

Resolutioner is rated higher. Spectre VPN averages 3.9 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Resolutioner averages 4.5 from 955 ratings.

### Do Spectre VPN or Resolutioner have ads?

Neither Spectre VPN nor Resolutioner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spectre VPN or Resolutioner?

Spectre VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and Resolutioner every 2 months. Most recently, Spectre VPN was updated on November 3, 2026 and Resolutioner on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Spectre VPN or Resolutioner?

Spectre VPN currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and Resolutioner at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*