# Neon VPN vs GhostGuard

Neon VPN and GhostGuard both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of GhostGuard's written reviews are positive against 25% of Neon VPN's. GhostGuard also leads on ratings volume (954 vs 20) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Neon VPN's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neon VPN sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and GhostGuard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Neon VPN against 4.6 for GhostGuard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GhostGuard has 954 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Neon VPN's written reviews are positive against 82% of GhostGuard's.

Neon VPN ships an update monthly, GhostGuard every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neon VPN | GhostGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-vpn-fast-and-secure/id1521289264/reviews) | [4.6 (954 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostguard-best-vpn-proxy/id1550242560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **954** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NeonSoftware, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521289686) | [FREE VPN POTATO PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473774729) |

## What reviewers say

### Neon VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-vpn-fast-and-secure/id1521289264)

Access the internet securely and privately with a fast, high-speed connection. Stream content without buffering and protect your data from hackers and trackers. Connect easily across multiple devices for comprehensive online freedom.

**Highlights:** High-speed servers for streaming, Iron-strong privacy with encryption, One-tap connection, No speed limits or throttling, Multi-device support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Plus | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very fast VPN
- 🚫 No ads
- 👍 Good (almost there)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High cost (weekly)
- ❌ Can't use UK location
- 🤥 Money stolen
- 😠 Subscription not removed
- ⚠️ App linked to virus alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not removed after deletion
- Issues with specific locations (UK)

**Requested features**

- Make subscription monthly instead of weekly


### GhostGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostguard-best-vpn-proxy/id1550242560)

This app provides a fast and secure VPN proxy for enhanced online privacy and security. It offers unlimited bandwidth and access to over 5000 servers in more than 50 regions for seamless browsing and streaming. Enjoy a protected internet experience with advanced encryption and a strict no-log policy.

**Highlights:** Over 5000 fast VPN servers, No registration or login required, Global server locations, Wi-Fi hotspot security, No personal logs recorded, 100% Ad-Free experience, Unlimited data per connection

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- ❤️ Best VPN
- 🔒 Perfect
- 🚀 Speeding
- 👍 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Won't let me in
- 🐛 After update this app, not working
- 🐛 Connection
- 🐛 Difficult to open
- 🐛 It stopped working

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Crashes
- Disconnects frequently

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Kill switch and a Connect on command switch
- More location options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neon VPN free?

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

### Is GhostGuard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Neon VPN or GhostGuard?

Neon VPN and GhostGuard are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20 and 954 ratings respectively.

### Do Neon VPN or GhostGuard have ads?

Neither Neon VPN nor GhostGuard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neon VPN or GhostGuard?

Neon VPN ships an update monthly, and GhostGuard every 6 weeks. Most recently, Neon VPN was updated on September 18, 2026 and GhostGuard on September 22, 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.*