# VPN Hotspot Shield vs Authenticator+ App

The clearest difference is ratings volume: VPN Hotspot Shield at 361K against Authenticator+ App's 3K. VPN Hotspot Shield also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) 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 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for VPN Hotspot Shield against 4.5 for Authenticator+ App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN Hotspot Shield has 361K ratings behind it against 3K, 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 71% of Authenticator+ App's.

VPN Hotspot Shield ships an update every 10 days, Authenticator+ App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN Hotspot Shield | Authenticator+ App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (361K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-hotspot-shield-wifi-proxy/id443369807/reviews)** | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-plus-app/id1521490855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **361K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AnchorFree Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/309076084) | [Engin LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521839502) |

## 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, #58 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


### 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 Hotspot Shield free?

VPN Hotspot Shield 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 Hotspot Shield or Authenticator+ App?

VPN Hotspot Shield is rated higher. VPN Hotspot Shield averages 4.6 out of 5 from 361K ratings, while Authenticator+ App averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.

### Do VPN Hotspot Shield or Authenticator+ App have ads?

Neither VPN Hotspot Shield nor Authenticator+ App shows ads.

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

VPN Hotspot Shield ships an update every 10 days, and Authenticator+ App every 6 weeks. Most recently, VPN Hotspot Shield was updated on September 27, 2026 and Authenticator+ App on September 26, 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.*