# DocuShield vs Private VPN Proxy

The clearest difference is ads: DocuShield at none against Private VPN Proxy's shown. DocuShield also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Private VPN Proxy's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 37) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DocuShield sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per 7 days and Private VPN Proxy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DocuShield holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private VPN Proxy has 1.1K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of DocuShield's written reviews are positive against 78% of Private VPN Proxy's.

DocuShield ships an update every 2 weeks, Private VPN Proxy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DocuShield | Private VPN Proxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docushield-pdf-and-vault/id1584651265/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-vpn-proxy-easy-start/id1612822001/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 77.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 35 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GINGA EUROPEAN LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572287520) | [Volkun Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698103663) |

## What reviewers say

### DocuShield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docushield-pdf-and-vault/id1584651265)

Securely store videos and create private folders to protect your important content. Set a password for the application to ensure privacy. Convert files to PDF and generate shareable links with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Save videos to private folders, Create private folders, Set application password, Convert files to PDF (subscription), Create universal share links (subscription)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Subscription | $12.99 | per 7 days |


### Private VPN Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-vpn-proxy-easy-start/id1612822001)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Productivity, #160 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Secure your online activity with a VPN that masks your IP address for anonymous browsing. Protect your private data on public Wi-Fi and encrypt your traffic from your ISP. Enjoy limitless data and time with fast servers for streaming.

**Highlights:** Masks IP address for anonymity, Protects data on public Wi-Fi, High-level encryption (IKEV2), One-tap connect, Strict no-log policy, Limitless data and time, Supports multiple devices

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VPN Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VPN Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 Year subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Year subscription | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- More free features
- Improved compatibility with older devices
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DocuShield free?

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

### Is Private VPN Proxy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DocuShield or Private VPN Proxy?

DocuShield is rated higher. DocuShield averages 4.6 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Private VPN Proxy averages 4.2 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do DocuShield or Private VPN Proxy have ads?

Private VPN Proxy shows ads; DocuShield does not.

### Which is updated more often, DocuShield or Private VPN Proxy?

DocuShield ships an update every 2 weeks, and Private VPN Proxy monthly. Most recently, DocuShield was updated on October 21, 2026 and Private VPN Proxy on October 27, 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.*