# Spectre VPN vs GDevelop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spectre VPN at none against GDevelop's 21. Spectre VPN also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). GDevelop's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 250). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GDevelop sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Spectre VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

GDevelop holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GDevelop has 2.5K ratings behind it against 250, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Spectre VPN's written reviews are positive against 50% of GDevelop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spectre VPN | GDevelop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-vpn/id1508712998/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdevelop-create-and-play-games/id1663675754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 250 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 49.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #94 | **#16** |
| Size | 136 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Passion Only](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508712997) | [GDEVELOP FRANCE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014461175) |

## What reviewers say

### Spectre VPN

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

**Currently charting:** #94 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


### GDevelop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdevelop-create-and-play-games/id1663675754)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #36 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Discover and play a wide variety of indie games created by a global community. This platform also empowers users to design and publish their own 2D and 3D games using a no-code, AI-assisted engine, suitable for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Unlimited indie game access, Create 2D/3D games, No-code development, AI-assisted game building, Game templates and assets, Publish and share games, Leaderboards and multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GDevelop Silver | $6.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Gold | $12.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Silver - 1 year | $49.99 | per year |
| GDevelop Gold - 1 year | $95.99 | per year |
| GDevelop Pro - 1 year | $399.99 | per year |
| Sci-Fi Space Village | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Space Characters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Space Animals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Platformer Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| GDevelop Mega Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $18.99 | one-time |
| From Zero to Creator | $24.99 | one-time |
| From Zero to Creator | $34.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $44.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Credits | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Powerful game engine
- 🤑 Can make great games
- 🤩 Awesome app
- 🤖 Impressive no-code features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model too restrictive
- 🤔 Limited free features
- 🤯 Confusing and complex
- 🤖 Mobile version not as capable as PC

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when changing sprites
- Keyboard issues on mobile
- Saved projects not loading properly
- Frequent crashes and loss of progress
- Importing assets causes issues

**Requested features**

- Sprite editor
- More programming features (e.g. switches, loops)
- Ability to organize code/actions better on mobile
- Reduce subscription limits
- Add daily rewards or free currency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spectre VPN free?

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

### Is GDevelop free?

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

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

GDevelop is rated higher. Spectre VPN averages 3.9 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while GDevelop averages 4.3 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Spectre VPN or GDevelop have ads?

GDevelop shows ads; Spectre VPN does not.

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

Spectre VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and GDevelop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spectre VPN was updated on October 29, 2026 and GDevelop on October 30, 2026.

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

Spectre VPN currently peaks at #94 in the App Store charts, and GDevelop at #16. 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.*