# VPN Hotspot Shield vs VPN Protector & Proxy

The clearest difference is ratings volume: VPN Hotspot Shield at 366K against VPN Protector & Proxy's 637. VPN Hotspot Shield also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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 Protector & Proxy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VPN Hotspot Shield holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN Hotspot Shield has 366K ratings behind it against 637, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of VPN Hotspot Shield's written reviews are positive against 61% of VPN Protector & Proxy's.

VPN Hotspot Shield ships an update weekly, VPN Protector & Proxy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN Hotspot Shield | VPN Protector & Proxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (366K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-hotspot-shield-wifi-proxy/id443369807/reviews)** | [4.3 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-protector-and-proxy/id1540759535/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **366K** | 637 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 146 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AnchorFree Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/309076084) | [Shargo Enterprise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540759717) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN Hotspot Shield

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

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Productivity, #77 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 Protector & Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-protector-and-proxy/id1540759535)

Secure your internet connection and browse anonymously with a single tap. Enjoy high-speed, unlimited bandwidth and robust encryption to protect your data on any network. Get 24/7 support for a safe online experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap connection, High-speed servers, Complete anonymity, Strong encryption, Unlimited bandwidth, 24/7 customer support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial+Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Trial+One Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Trial+Month | $12.99 | per month |
| Trial+One Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Trial+One Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Trial+Year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection
- 🔒 Good protection
- 👍 Works well in Iran
- 👍 Zero log VPN
- 👍 Good usability and functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot delete app
- 🐛 App is a scam
- 🐛 Not free, requires payment
- 🐛 Unexpected charges
- 🐛 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App cannot be deleted
- App is a scam
- App requires payment after download
- App charges unexpectedly
- Difficult to cancel subscription

**Requested features**

- Clearer pricing upfront
- Easier app deletion process
- More countries to choose from


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN Hotspot Shield free?

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

### Is VPN Protector & Proxy free?

VPN Protector & Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VPN Hotspot Shield or VPN Protector & Proxy?

VPN Hotspot Shield is rated higher. VPN Hotspot Shield averages 4.6 out of 5 from 366K ratings, while VPN Protector & Proxy averages 4.3 from 637 ratings.

### Do VPN Hotspot Shield or VPN Protector & Proxy have ads?

Neither VPN Hotspot Shield nor VPN Protector & Proxy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VPN Hotspot Shield or VPN Protector & Proxy?

VPN Hotspot Shield ships an update weekly, and VPN Protector & Proxy every 3 weeks. Most recently, VPN Hotspot Shield was updated on November 15, 2026 and VPN Protector & Proxy on November 13, 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.*