# Hide Expert VPN vs Project

The clearest difference is rating: Hide Expert VPN at 4.8 against Project's 4.3. Hide Expert VPN also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (114 vs 6). Project's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hide Expert VPN sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Project sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hide Expert VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hide Expert VPN has 114 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of Hide Expert VPN's written reviews are positive against 83% of Project's.

Hide Expert VPN ships an update every 10 days, Project every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hide Expert VPN | Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-expert-vpn/id1616168170/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-s-vpc/id6449024245/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **114** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **99.3% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 183 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4K-SOFT LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294286151) | [Simplex Security Solutions Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687461514) |

## What reviewers say

### Hide Expert VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-expert-vpn/id1616168170)

This app provides a one-click connection to fast VPN servers for anonymous internet browsing. It protects your data from hackers, hides your online activities, and allows you to change your virtual location for faster access to content. Your privacy is guaranteed with a strict non-tracking policy.

**Highlights:** One-click VPN connection, Anonymous internet browsing, Hide online activities, Change virtual location, Fast access to websites, Data protection from hackers, Non-tracking policy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One week VPN access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One month VPN access | $7.99 | per month |
| One month VPN access | $7.99 | per month |
| Six months VPN access | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Six months VPN access | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| One year VPN access | $47.99 | per year |
| Six months VPN access | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| One year VPN access | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Ability to bypass geo-restrictions
- 🌐 Wide range of server locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional server connection issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Wish it was completely free

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on older devices
- Inconsistent performance on public Wi-Fi

**Requested features**

- More server locations
- Split-tunneling feature
- Ability to select specific servers


### Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-s-vpc/id6449024245)

This application provides a secure and private internet connection through a global Virtual Private Cloud. It offers free basic privacy protection and an optional premium service for changing your geolocation, all without collecting personal information.

**Highlights:** Virtual Private Cloud technology, Unlimited, fast internet experience, No personal information collection, Free basic privacy protection, Premium service for geolocation changes, Automatic server load balancing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month | $7.49 | per month |
| One year | $74.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hide Expert VPN free?

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

### Is Project free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hide Expert VPN or Project?

Hide Expert VPN is rated higher. Hide Expert VPN averages 4.8 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Project averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Hide Expert VPN or Project have ads?

Neither Hide Expert VPN nor Project shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hide Expert VPN or Project?

Hide Expert VPN ships an update every 10 days, and Project every 2 months. Most recently, Hide Expert VPN was updated on September 14, 2026 and Project on July 6, 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.*