# VPN Hotspot Shield vs Trend Micro VPN

The clearest difference is update cadence: VPN Hotspot Shield at every 10 days against Trend Micro VPN's every 2 months. VPN Hotspot Shield also leads on ratings volume (361K vs 1.9K) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN Hotspot Shield sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Trend Micro VPN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for VPN Hotspot Shield against 4.7 for Trend Micro VPN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN Hotspot Shield has 361K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 76% positive.

VPN Hotspot Shield ships an update every 10 days, Trend Micro VPN every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN Hotspot Shield | Trend Micro VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (361K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-hotspot-shield-wifi-proxy/id443369807/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trend-micro-vpn-secure-proxy/id1311355327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **361K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AnchorFree Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/309076084) | [Trend Micro, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/486159632) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN Hotspot Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-hotspot-shield-wifi-proxy/id443369807)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Productivity, #68 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Secure your internet connection with a fast and reliable virtual private network. Protect your online privacy, encrypt your traffic, and shield your IP address from threats, especially on public Wi-Fi. Enjoy faster speeds and unlimited bandwidth.

**Highlights:** Fast VPN speeds, Unlimited bandwidth, One-tap connection, Military-grade encryption, Global server locations, Multiple VPN modes, Connect up to 10 devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hotspot Shield Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Hotspot Shield Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 month VPN subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 month VPN subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| Hotspot Shield VPN with Pango | $12.99 | per month |
| Hotspot Shield VPN with Pango | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly VPN Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Hotspot Shield Premium Bundle | $12.99 | per month |
| Hotspot Shield VPN with Pango | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 month VPN subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 month VPN subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Hotspot Shield Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Hotspot Shield Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 year VPN subscription | $95.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 😄 THE BEST VPN
- 🔒 MAKES MY PHONE SECURE
- 🚀 FAST CONNECTION
- 👍 EASY TO USE
- 💯 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 CONNECTION ISSUES
- 🔌 DISCONNECTS FREQUENTLY
- 💰 REQUIRES PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION
- 📺 DOESN'T WORK WITH STREAMING SERVICES
- 🤖 MANY FAKE REVIEWS

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Inability to turn off VPN
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More free server locations
- Better compatibility with streaming services
- Improved stability and reliability


### Trend Micro VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trend-micro-vpn-secure-proxy/id1311355327)

This app masks your IP address and encrypts your internet traffic to protect your online privacy and security. It offers a fast, unlimited connection and automatically secures your device on public Wi-Fi. Access content safely and anonymously with this VPN service.

**Highlights:** Masks IP address, Encrypts internet traffic, Secures public Wi-Fi, Fast and unlimited bandwidth, Automatic protection on unsecured networks, Web threat protection, Network vulnerability check

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly for 1 device | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly for 1 device | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly for 5 devices | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly for 5 devices | $7.99 | per month |
| Subscription by Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly for 1 Device | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly for 5 devices | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly for 5 devices | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly for 2 devices | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly for 4 devices | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Secure and reliable
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🔒 Provides good protection
- 💡 Useful features
- 🚀 Efficient performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns
- 💰 Subscription-based model

**Reported bugs**

- VPN disconnects unexpectedly
- Subscription renewal problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to bypass VPN for specific apps
- More country/server options
- Improved compatibility with older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN Hotspot Shield free?

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

### Is Trend Micro VPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VPN Hotspot Shield or Trend Micro VPN?

Trend Micro VPN is rated higher. VPN Hotspot Shield averages 4.6 out of 5 from 361K ratings, while Trend Micro VPN averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do VPN Hotspot Shield or Trend Micro VPN have ads?

Neither VPN Hotspot Shield nor Trend Micro VPN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VPN Hotspot Shield or Trend Micro VPN?

VPN Hotspot Shield ships an update every 10 days, and Trend Micro VPN every 2 months. Most recently, VPN Hotspot Shield was updated on September 25, 2026 and Trend Micro VPN on September 25, 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.*