# Private VPN Proxy vs Mercandisa

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mercandisa at none against Private VPN Proxy's 7. Mercandisa also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Private VPN Proxy's advantage is chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private VPN Proxy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Mercandisa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Private VPN Proxy ships an update monthly, Mercandisa every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private VPN Proxy | Mercandisa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-vpn-proxy-easy-start/id1612822001/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volkun Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698103663) | [Mapsalud SAC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338491023) |

## What reviewers say

### Private VPN Proxy

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

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Productivity, #152 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection by masking your IP address. It offers fast servers for streaming and protects your data on public Wi-Fi, with a strict no-log policy and high-level encryption. Enjoy limitless data and time for anonymous browsing without registration.

**Highlights:** Masks IP address for anonymity, Fast servers for streaming, Protects privacy on public Wi-Fi, High-level encryption (IKEv2), One-tap connect, Limitless data and time, Strict no-log policy

**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


### Mercandisa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mercandisa/id6468264571)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private VPN Proxy free?

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

### Is Mercandisa free?

Mercandisa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Private VPN Proxy shows ads; Mercandisa does not.

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

Private VPN Proxy ships an update monthly, and Mercandisa every 2 months. Most recently, Private VPN Proxy was updated on November 7, 2026 and Mercandisa on November 7, 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.*