Comparison

SwizzVPN vs Hostfold

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SwizzVPN

This app provides a super-fast, secure, and private VPN service with unlimited speed and bandwidth. It offers easy one-tap connection, ad blocking, and access to streaming servers for popular platforms. Enjoy enhanced privacy and anonymity with strong encryption and Swiss privacy laws.

Highlights
  • Unlimited speed, bandwidth, and devices
  • One-tap connect
  • Ad blocking
  • Streaming servers for popular platforms
  • AES-256 encryption
  • No logs policy
Features
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Welcome to SwizzVPN - The Ultimate Super-Fast, Private, and Secure VPN for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. SwizzVPN is a VPN Service from Switzerland: The Only One with a Lifetime Unlock Option! KEY FEATURES OF SWIZZVPN: - No registration or configuration needed, just tap to connect. - Unlimited speed, bandwidth, and devices. - Connect from anywhere with TCP / SSH and automatic stealth mode. - Block online ads, always stay connected, and more. - Watch all of your favorite TV shows through streaming servers. - Also works with Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Zattoo, SRF, and more. - No logs, no data collection, full AES-256 encryption. - Independent and protected by strong Swiss privacy laws. - Be anonymous, hide your IP, and protect your privacy. DOWNLOAD SWIZZVPN - SUPER FAST AND SECURE VPN APP TODAY! So why wait? Download and install SwizzVPN - Super Fast and Secure VPN App now for FREE. Enjoy turbo-fast, private, secure, and unlimited VPN on all your devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV) and to watch your favorite websites, apps, games, and stream online videos. GIVE US FEEDBACK: If you like SwizzVPN - Super Fast and Secure VPN App, please give us your precious feedback. We warmly welcome your recommendations, suggestions, and improvement ideas regarding our app. Visit our website at https://www.swizzvpn.ch and provide us with your feedback, so that we can improve our app. If you are facing any issues regarding our super-fast and secure VPN app, please let us know. Our 5-Star customer support team will be happy to assist you. Thanks! IMPORTANT NOTE: All payment-related matters, including refunds, are solely processed through Apple. We kindly request that you contact Apple Support directly for assistance regarding any payment issues or refund requests. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.swizzvpn.ch/

About

Hostfold

Features
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Hostfold is a fast, private file browser for your own servers over SFTP. • All your machines in one place. Sign in with a password or an SSH key; host keys are verified on first connection and pinned afterwards. • Browse, search, sort, rename, upload and export files as if they were local. • Edit config files, scripts and logs in place and save straight back to the server. • Save a folder or file you open every day and jump straight to it. Hostfold Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription): • Preview photos, PDFs and rendered Markdown. • Stream video and music in formats iOS supports, without downloading first. • Save as many folders and files as you like, on every machine. Passwords and keys stay in the iOS Keychain on your device. Hostfold has no accounts and no servers of its own, and collects no data.

Screenshots

SwizzVPN4 screens
Hostfold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SwizzVPN at 5 against Hostfold's 1. SwizzVPN also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SwizzVPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Hostfold sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SwizzVPN versus Hostfold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwizzVPNHostfold
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (166 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings166 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValerio Perrotta (CH)昌文 李

Bugs and requests

SwizzVPN

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • VPN repeatedly connects and disconnects in endless loop on Apple TV
  • Connection drops after extended use, requiring app restart
  • Inconsistent server connectivity across multiple devices on same Apple ID
  • YouTube ad-blocking fails intermittently
  • IPTV app blocking (Molotov and similar services)
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  • Network connection completely lost when VPN is enabled
  • French server routing to Romania or Bulgaria instead
  • Lifetime subscription not syncing properly across devices
  • Optimize Streaming and Block Ads cannot be enabled simultaneously
  • App freezes and requires force restart on Apple TV
  • MacBook connection issues despite iPhone working fine
  • Streaming quality degradation (HD to SD) due to frequent IP changes

Requested features

8 requests
  • Multi-hop VPN functionality
  • More US server nodes for AI applications
  • Automatic VPN activation for specific apps (Instagram, Facebook)
  • Device management feature to easily add/remove devices
  • Email filtering/spam protection service
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  • Improved server detection to prevent streaming service blocks
  • Better handling of YouTube's 'continue watching' prompts
  • More regional server options for mainland China users

Hostfold

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SwizzVPN

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Unlock$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Unlock$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Unlock7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$249.00
1 purchases

Hostfold

One-time1
  • Hostfold Pro$3.99

Questions

Is SwizzVPN free?
SwizzVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hostfold free?
Hostfold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwizzVPN or Hostfold have ads?
Neither SwizzVPN nor Hostfold shows ads.

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