GWCL vs VirtualShield VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GWCL
This app allows customers of Ghana Water Company Limited to manage their accounts and pay bills conveniently. Users can view transaction history and make payments anytime, anywhere using mobile money options.
- Bill payment
- Account management
- Transaction history
- Mobile money integration
- Self-service portal
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GWCL App is designed for the convenience of the customers of Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to pay their bills. The GWCL Customers Mobile app allows customers to have full control of their meter accounts, make payments as and when, anywhere, and anytime. This self-service enables users to view the current and previous transactions. The GWCL App is integrated with all payment gateway which gives customers the flexibility to choose their preferred mode of payment is Mtn Mobile Money, or Vodafone Cash.
VirtualShield VPN
Browse the internet securely and privately with military-grade encryption and a strict no-log policy. Enjoy fast, unlimited bandwidth for seamless online activity. Simply download, log in, and connect for instant privacy and security.
- Military-grade encryption
- Strict no-log policy
- Unlimited bandwidth
- Fast VPN speeds
- Simple to use interface
- Global network access
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Browse the internet without fear of being hacked, tracked, or monitored. VirtualShield's industry leading VPN will keep you private and secure when browsing the Internet. We offer you the highest level of privacy by utilizing military-grade encryption and strict no-log policies. • No-Log Policy VirtualShield has a strict No-Logs Policy, which means we do not keep any sort of digital record of what our users do online. In fact, everything is encrypted so that you connect to our servers completely anonymously. We take your privacy extremely seriously. • Fastest VPN Speeds with Unlimited Bandwidth As internet providers across the globe offer higher in-home internet speeds, it’s important to have a VPN that is capable of keeping up with your high-speed connection. Unlike other providers, VirtualShield does not limit your bandwidth or speed. Our global network and unique infrastructure ensures that we are able to offer you unparalleled levels of access, all across the world. It's always fast, unlimited, and private. • Simple to Use Unlike other VPN's, VirtualShield takes only three steps to enable your online privacy and security: download, log in, and connect. That’s it, no technical knowledge required! To contact our 24/7 Support Team please visit support.virtualshield.com or email support@virtualshield.com. https://virtualshield.com/legal/apple-iap https://virtualshield.com/legal/privacy https://virtualshield.com/legal/terms https://virtualshield.com/legal/eula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GWCL at none against VirtualShield VPN's 4. GWCL also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 32%) and rating (3.7 vs 3.4). VirtualShield VPN's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 19). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. VirtualShield VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. GWCL asks for nothing beyond the download.
GWCL holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VirtualShield VPN has 107 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of GWCL's written reviews are positive against 32% of VirtualShield VPN's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GWCL | VirtualShield VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (19 ratings) — better | 3.4 (107 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 31.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 107 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Afrifanom Limited | VirtualShield, LLC |
Customer experience
GWCL
VirtualShield VPN
Bugs and requests
GWCL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
VirtualShield VPN
Reported bugs
36 issues- App locks up regularly
- Phone becomes a useless brick without VPN
- Internet won't work at all
- App only works sometimes
- Doesn't work with older computers
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- Reload everyday
- Charged for another year after deletion request
- Charged expired debit card
- Not easy to unsubscribe
- Phone isn't working unless VPN is off
- Locking out of internet usage
- Cannot call to speak to anyone
- Cannot get prorated refund
- New update not working
- Disconnects whenever it wants
- Uninstall repeatedly to get it to work
- Text support wants users to fix it themselves
- Slows phone down significantly
- Cannot login
- App shows connecting then 'Not Connected'
- Phone is sluggish
- 4G LTE takes 10 minutes to load
- Worthless product, uninstall/reinstall needed
- Doesn't work if phone reboots
- Cuts off access to many apps
- Customer service does not respond
- Cannot load into phone with same info as tablet
- Keyboard blocks screen on iOS
- No internet when VPN is on
- Connection issues on PC
- Phone wouldn't hold connect
- New app appears without notification
- Constantly re-download needed
- Slow to connect to server
- System won't open on iPad
- Cannot slide down after password on phone
Requested features
5 requests- Allow landscape mode on iPad
- Improve compatibility with Apple devices
- Provide renewal reminders
- Make cancellation process easier
- Address data collection concerns
In-app purchases
GWCL
No in-app purchases
VirtualShield VPN
- VPN Personal (Monthly)1 Month trial$12.991 Month
- VPN Family (Monthly)$29.991 Month
- VPN Personal (Annual)$107.991 Year
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- VPN Family (Annual)$299.991 Year
