# VPN Hotspot Shield vs VPN Vault

The clearest difference is ads: VPN Hotspot Shield at none against VPN Vault's shown. VPN Hotspot Shield also leads on ratings volume (365K vs 29K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). VPN Vault's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN Hotspot Shield sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and VPN Vault sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.6 for VPN Vault. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN Hotspot Shield has 365K ratings behind it against 29K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of VPN Hotspot Shield's written reviews are positive against 86% of VPN Vault's.

VPN Hotspot Shield ships an update weekly, VPN Vault every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN Hotspot Shield | VPN Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (365K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-hotspot-shield-wifi-proxy/id443369807/reviews) | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-vault-super-proxy-app/id1359212059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **365K** | 29K |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **86.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 146 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AnchorFree Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/309076084) | [Appsverse Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430200227) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN Hotspot Shield

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

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Productivity, #81 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides fast, secure, and private internet access with industry-leading encryption. It shields your IP address and offers lightning-fast speeds for browsing, gaming, and streaming. Connect with one tap to encrypt traffic and block threats.

**Highlights:** Industry-leading VPN encryption, Lightning-fast speeds, One-tap VPN connection, No-logs policy, Military-grade encryption, Connect up to 10 devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| 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 |
| Hotspot Shield VPN with Pango | $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 | $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


### VPN Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-vault-super-proxy-app/id1359212059)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection by encrypting your traffic. It offers global server access, anonymous browsing, and protection on public Wi-Fi. A free version is available with limitations, and a subscription unlocks unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Encrypts internet traffic, Protects on public Wi-Fi, Changes IP address, Anonymous web browsing, Global super-fast servers, WireGuard protocol support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VPN Vault Bronze Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| VPN Vault Gold Trial Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| VPN Vault Monthly Discount | $12.99 | per month |
| VPN Vault Platinum Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| VPN Vault Silver Trial Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| VPN Vault Yearly Discount | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 🔒 Secure and private browsing
- 💡 Useful for accessing restricted content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔋 Limited free data usage
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects randomly during use
- Difficulty connecting to certain servers

**Requested features**

- Expand free data usage limit
- Add more server location options
- Improve 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 VPN Vault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VPN Hotspot Shield or VPN Vault?

VPN Vault is rated higher. VPN Hotspot Shield averages 4.6 out of 5 from 365K ratings, while VPN Vault averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

### Do VPN Hotspot Shield or VPN Vault have ads?

VPN Vault shows ads; VPN Hotspot Shield does not.

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

VPN Hotspot Shield ships an update weekly, and VPN Vault every 3 weeks. Most recently, VPN Hotspot Shield was updated on November 11, 2026 and VPN Vault on November 10, 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.*