# Lemon VPN vs GhostGuard

Lemon VPN and GhostGuard both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of GhostGuard's written reviews are positive against 38% of Lemon VPN's. GhostGuard also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Lemon VPN's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lemon VPN sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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 — 4.5 for Lemon VPN against 4.6 for GhostGuard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 964 and 954 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Lemon VPN's written reviews are positive against 82% of GhostGuard's.

Lemon VPN ships an update every 3 weeks, GhostGuard every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lemon VPN | GhostGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (964 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemon-vpn/id1545742782/reviews) | **[4.6 (954 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostguard-best-vpn-proxy/id1550242560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **964** | 954 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 198 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LemonBit Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501504552) | [FREE VPN POTATO PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473774729) |

## What reviewers say

### Lemon VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemon-vpn/id1545742782)

Experience a fast and secure VPN connection with unlimited bandwidth. Protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi, access your favorite content, and enjoy gaming and streaming with no ads. A strict no-log policy ensures your online activities remain private.

**Highlights:** Unlimited bandwidth, Public Wi-Fi protection, Fast streaming and gaming servers, Access to favorite content, No ads, Strict no-log policy, Strong encryption

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 month. Promo | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Access. Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium. All access. Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium. All access. Monthly. | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 year (7 days free) | $26.49 | per year |
| Premium - 1 year (7 days free) | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual. Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium. Yearly  (7 days free) | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access. No limits | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access. No limits | $199.99 | one-time |


### 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 Lemon VPN free?

Lemon 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, Lemon VPN or GhostGuard?

GhostGuard is rated higher. Lemon VPN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 964 ratings, while GhostGuard averages 4.6 from 954 ratings.

### Do Lemon VPN or GhostGuard have ads?

Neither Lemon VPN nor GhostGuard shows ads.

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

Lemon VPN ships an update every 3 weeks, and GhostGuard every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lemon VPN was updated on October 17, 2026 and GhostGuard on October 14, 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.*