# VPN Hotspot Shield vs VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield

The clearest difference is update cadence: VPN Hotspot Shield at every 10 days against VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield's every 2 months. VPN Hotspot Shield also leads on ratings volume (361K vs 46) 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 VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 4.5 for VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN Hotspot Shield has 361K ratings behind it against 46, 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 69% of VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield's.

VPN Hotspot Shield ships an update every 10 days, VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN Hotspot Shield | VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (361K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-hotspot-shield-wifi-proxy/id443369807/reviews)** | [4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-proxy-master-secure-shield/id1459783875/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **361K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 69.2% 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 | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AnchorFree Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/309076084) | [Zion Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685918923) |

## 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


### VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-proxy-master-secure-shield/id1459783875)

Enhance your online privacy and security with a fast, stable VPN connection. Browse anonymously, secure your data with military-grade encryption, and block ads and trackers for a faster, safer web experience. No registration is required to start protecting your digital identity.

**Highlights:** Anonymous browsing, Military-grade encryption, Ad blocker, Fast and stable connection, No registration required, Unlimited premium experience

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VPN Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Subscription. | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly VPN Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN Hotspot Shield free?

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

### Is VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield free?

VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VPN Hotspot Shield or VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield?

VPN Hotspot Shield is rated higher. VPN Hotspot Shield averages 4.6 out of 5 from 361K ratings, while VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.

### Do VPN Hotspot Shield or VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield have ads?

Neither VPN Hotspot Shield nor VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VPN Hotspot Shield or VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield?

VPN Hotspot Shield ships an update every 10 days, and VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield every 2 months. Most recently, VPN Hotspot Shield was updated on September 25, 2026 and VPN Proxy Master Secure Shield on August 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.*