# Cipher VPN vs iSecurity

The clearest difference is rating: iSecurity at 4.3 against Cipher VPN's 3.9. iSecurity also leads on ratings volume (5.5K vs 888). Cipher VPN's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cipher VPN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and iSecurity sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iSecurity holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSecurity has 5.5K ratings behind it against 888, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Cipher VPN's written reviews are positive against 38% of iSecurity's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cipher VPN ships an update every 5 days, iSecurity every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cipher VPN | iSecurity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (888 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-vpn-proxy-master/id1553775977/reviews) | **[4.3 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isecurity-total-protection/id1672940089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 888 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **40.4% of reviews** | 38.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BelTopCompany EST OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553775979) | [PDO Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672940091) |

## What reviewers say

### Cipher VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-vpn-proxy-master/id1553775977)

Secure your online activity and browse privately with a fast, one-touch VPN connection. Protect your personal data on public Wi-Fi and block ads and trackers for a safer, faster browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Fast and reliable VPN connection, Anonymous web browsing, One-touch connection, Data protection on public Wi-Fi, AdBlocker for malware and trackers, Increased page loading speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discount Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Discount Weekly Trial Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Discount Monthly Plan | $12.49 | per month |
| Yearly offer with discount | $21.00 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Discount Yearly Trial Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Nice apps
- 👍 Great helpful app
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Love it ❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Ugh, took my money, want a refund
- 💰 Got scammed, charged for free trial
- 💰 Too expensive, can't afford it
- 💰 Worst, want to report it
- 🔒 Unsubscribing seems impossible

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Everything showing up in a different language

**Requested features**

- Remove something and put it free pls
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### iSecurity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isecurity-total-protection/id1672940089)

Enhance your digital security and privacy with a suite of tools. Securely store passwords, protect photos and videos, browse privately, and get AI-powered advice on online safety.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive online protection, Private browser, Secure file storage, Password manager, Secret notes, WiFi security analysis, AI digital security consultant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iSecurity Online Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| SALE - iSecurity Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| iSecurity Premium - Year | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent service
- 👍 Love it
- 🔒 Feels safe with my info
- 💡 Challenging and exciting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ruined my phone, slower performance and issues with images
- 🐛 Already installed yet seems uninstalled
- 🐛 Nothing works, paid but not working
- 💰 Expensive for average person
- 🔒 Wants payment info for free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Messed up my Yahoo Mail account
- Can't get the app to work, no way to contact support

**Requested features**

- Don't charge me, I can't use debit/credit cards
- Cancel free trial


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cipher VPN free?

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

### Is iSecurity free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cipher VPN or iSecurity?

iSecurity is rated higher. Cipher VPN averages 3.9 out of 5 from 888 ratings, while iSecurity averages 4.3 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Cipher VPN or iSecurity have ads?

iSecurity shows ads; Cipher VPN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cipher VPN or iSecurity?

Cipher VPN ships an update every 5 days, and iSecurity every 9 days. Most recently, Cipher VPN was updated on September 21, 2026 and iSecurity on September 23, 2026.

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