# VPN Express vs Authenticator+ App

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator+ App at 4.5 against VPN Express's 3.7. Authenticator+ App also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 949). VPN Express's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN Express sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Authenticator+ App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator+ App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 949 and 3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of VPN Express's written reviews are positive against 69% of Authenticator+ App's.

VPN Express ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator+ App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN Express | Authenticator+ App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (949 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-express-free-mobile-vpn/id375584677/reviews) | **[4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-plus-app/id1521490855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 949 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shineway Information Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605580415) | [Engin LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521839502) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-express-free-mobile-vpn/id375584677)

Secure your internet connection with a 128-bit encrypted tunnel. Access blocked content, accelerate online games, and anonymize your web activity. Offers auto-setup and servers in multiple countries.

**Highlights:** 128-bit encrypted tunnel, Online game accelerator, Access VOIP and streaming services, Auto-setup for devices, Servers in multiple countries, Anonymize web activity

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Days VPN Service (2GB bandwidth) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000MB Data Transfer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days VPN Service (4GB bandwidth) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days VPN Service (6GB bandwidth) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5GB Data Transfer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 Days VPN Service (10GB bandwidth) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 90 Days VPN Service with 30GB bandwidth | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10GB Permanent Bandwidth | $7.99 | one-time |
| 120 Days VPN Service with 80GB bandwidth | $12.99 | one-time |
| 365 Days VPN Service with 300GB Data Transfer | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 🔒 Reliable security
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful daily/monthly rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes or connection issues
- 🔋 Inconsistent performance
- 👎 Lack of customer support
- 🚫 Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- User authentication failures
- Inability to connect to servers
- App crashing on launch

**Requested features**

- Update app to support latest iOS versions
- Improve server stability and connection reliability
- Provide better customer support channels


### Authenticator+ App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-plus-app/id1521490855)

This app provides an unlimited proxy and ad blocker for Safari, enhancing your browsing experience. It also offers a VPN manager with numerous servers and a data manager to track Wi-Fi and cellular data usage.

**Highlights:** Ad blocking for Safari, Unlimited proxy access, VPN server manager, Wi-Fi and cellular data usage tracking, Subscription management

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly 3 Days FREE | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Package | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good service
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 💡 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 💰 Premium subscription issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More free features
- Improved subscription model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN Express free?

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

### Is Authenticator+ App free?

Authenticator+ App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VPN Express or Authenticator+ App?

Authenticator+ App is rated higher. VPN Express averages 3.7 out of 5 from 949 ratings, while Authenticator+ App averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.

### Do VPN Express or Authenticator+ App have ads?

Neither VPN Express nor Authenticator+ App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VPN Express or Authenticator+ App?

VPN Express ships an update every 2 months, and Authenticator+ App every 6 weeks. Most recently, VPN Express was updated on October 16, 2026 and Authenticator+ App on October 15, 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.*