Word Count Plus vs Bear VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Word Count Plus
This utility app provides a simple way to count words and characters, ensuring you meet specific platform limits. It's ideal for social media posts on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Word counting
- Character counting
- Social media limit adherence
- Easy to use interface
- Supports multiple platforms
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Word Count Plus is a free, easy to use word & character counter that helps you stay within character count limits on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin.
Bear VPN
This app offers advanced VPN technology for enhanced online privacy and speed. It features multi-connection clustering, direct server connections, and intelligent cloud routing. AI-driven security and a private browser provide a secure and anonymous browsing experience.
- Premium BearLink+ multi-connection clustering
- Direct Mode for precision server connections
- Cloud Mode for dynamic and intelligent routing
- Private Smart AI for security recommendations
- Private Browser for anonymous browsing
- AI-driven password generation
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BearVPN - Revolutionizing Your Internet Experience BearVPN isn’t just another VPN app—it’s a game-changer. With groundbreaking features like Premium BearLink+, Direct Mode, and Cloud Mode, BearVPN sets a new standard for privacy, performance, and usability. Our integration with Private Smart AI and Private Browser ensures an unparalleled online experience that’s secure, fast, and effortless. Our Unique Features 1. Premium BearLink+ - Multi-Connection Clustering Technology: Experience revolutionary VPN performance with advanced clustering for unmatched speed, stability, and redundancy. - Designed for power users who demand reliability, even in high-traffic scenarios. 2. Direct Mode - Precision with Direct Server Connections: Connect directly to a server using its IP for maximum control, blazing-fast speeds, and optimized routes. - Perfect for users who need tailored and secure connectivity solutions. 3. Cloud Mode - Dynamic and Intelligent Connections: Leverage our cloud servers to smartly route your connection, providing the ideal balance between speed, privacy, and reliability. - A seamless solution for users requiring flexible, high-performance connections. 4. Private Smart AI - AI-Driven Security: Get real-time, personalized recommendations to enhance your online safety. - Generate strong passwords effortlessly and browse with confidence, knowing AI has your back. 5. Private Browser - True Online Anonymity: Enjoy a secure browsing experience with zero traces left behind. - Automatically clears your data upon exit, safeguarding your privacy. Why BearVPN? - Revolutionary Technology: Features like Premium BearLink+, Direct Mode, and Cloud Mode are engineered to redefine your VPN experience. - Enhanced Privacy: With integrated Private Smart AI and Private Browser, your data and activities are always protected. - Optimized for Every Need: From streaming and gaming to secure browsing, BearVPN adapts to your requirements effortlessly. - User-Focused Design: Intuitive, sleek, and developed with user feedback at its core. Experience the future of VPN technology with BearVPN. Download now and unlock the power of true innovation! Terms of Use: https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/apps/6739120018/distribution Privacy Policy: https://bearvpn.com/privacy_policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Count Plus at none against Bear VPN's 2. Word Count Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 40%). Bear VPN's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 2). On price 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. Bear VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Word Count Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Word Count Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bear VPN has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Word Count Plus's written reviews are positive against 40% of Bear VPN's.
Word Count Plus ships an update every 3 months, Bear VPN weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Word Count Plus | Bear VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.8 (11K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 40.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 11K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Thomas Orr | Free vpn app limited |
Customer experience
Word Count Plus
Bear VPN
Bugs and requests
Word Count Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Bear VPN
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent disconnections
- Slow or inconsistent performance
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Improve stability and reliability
- Reduce ads and provide ad-free option
- Enhance speed and connection quality
In-app purchases
Word Count Plus
No in-app purchases
Bear VPN
- Monthly Premium Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Premium Subscription$59.991 Year
