# ANYCONTROL vs GreatFireVPN

The clearest difference is rating: GreatFireVPN at 5.0 against ANYCONTROL's 4.0. GreatFireVPN also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). ANYCONTROL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GreatFireVPN sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ANYCONTROL asks for nothing beyond the download.

GreatFireVPN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GreatFireVPN has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ANYCONTROL | GreatFireVPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anycontrol/id1533642932/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greatfirevpn-secure-vpn/id6761056824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [祯发 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528884246) | [Benjamin Erhart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347948699) |

## What reviewers say

### ANYCONTROL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anycontrol/id1533642932)

This application allows wireless control of lighting, large screens, and audio-visual equipment through a dedicated host device. It offers a customizable interface for centralized management of sound and light systems on iPads, iPhones, and iPods.

**Highlights:** Wireless control of lighting, Control of large screens, Audio-visual equipment management, Centralized system management, Customizable user interface, iPad, iPhone, and iPod compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GreatFireVPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greatfirevpn-secure-vpn/id6761056824)

Access the internet freely and securely with a one-click connection. This VPN service prioritizes your anonymity by not requiring registration or keeping logs of your activity. Enjoy a free trial with no data restrictions.

**Highlights:** Free internet access, Secure connection, Anonymous browsing, No registration required, One-click connect, Free trial

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| 90 Days | $14.99 | one-time |
| 180 Days | $24.99 | one-time |
| 365 Days | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ANYCONTROL free?

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

### Is GreatFireVPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ANYCONTROL or GreatFireVPN?

GreatFireVPN is rated higher. ANYCONTROL averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GreatFireVPN averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do ANYCONTROL or GreatFireVPN have ads?

Neither ANYCONTROL nor GreatFireVPN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ANYCONTROL or GreatFireVPN?

ANYCONTROL ships an update every 5 weeks, and GreatFireVPN every 5 weeks. Most recently, ANYCONTROL was updated on October 19, 2026 and GreatFireVPN on October 18, 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.*