# HotShield VPN vs VPN Ultimate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VPN Ultimate at none against HotShield VPN's 3. VPN Ultimate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). HotShield VPN's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HotShield VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. VPN Ultimate asks for nothing beyond the download.

VPN Ultimate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HotShield VPN has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | HotShield VPN | VPN Ultimate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotshield-vpn/id1515358518/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-ultimate/id1592302905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | +17 |
| Developer | [Collabrains Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479000652) | [Pistalix Solutions Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1408510185) |

## What reviewers say

### HotShield VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotshield-vpn/id1515358518)

Encrypt your data and anonymize your online activities for secure internet browsing. Access all websites and apps with fast VPN servers, with an option to upgrade for premium features and ad removal.

**Highlights:** Data encryption, Online anonymity, Access all websites and apps, Fast VPN servers, Premium service upgrade, Ad removal

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| VPN Premium | $49.99 | per year |


### VPN Ultimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-ultimate/id1592302905)

This app provides a secure and anonymous way to access websites and apps. It offers a built-in browser and file manager, eliminating the need to switch between applications for private internet access. Enjoy unlimited, high-speed connections with no registration required.

**Highlights:** High-speed VPN proxy, Anonymous browsing, Built-in browser, Integrated file manager, One-click connection, No speed or bandwidth limitations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HotShield VPN free?

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

### Is VPN Ultimate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HotShield VPN or VPN Ultimate?

VPN Ultimate is rated higher. HotShield VPN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while VPN Ultimate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HotShield VPN or VPN Ultimate have ads?

HotShield VPN shows ads; VPN Ultimate does not.

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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.*