NetShade vs FreeDom VPN I
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NetShade
This application provides a secure and private internet connection using VPN and proxy servers. It allows users to access global content, change their IP address, and protect their online activity with encryption. The service has been a trusted provider since 2004.
- VPN and proxy client
- Change IP address
- Access global content
- Online privacy protection
- Traffic encryption
- Manage proxy lists
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This app is a VPN and proxy client for the NetShade service. Fast and easy to use. Access the world's content through some of the best VPN and proxy servers available. Route your Internet connection through another server to change your IP address. Visit websites from different parts of the world, and protect your privacy online. NetShade has been a trusted service provider since 2004. Using VPN and proxy servers allows you to access overseas web content while traveling. It also helps protect your privacy and anonymity by masking your IP address from the sites you visit. Optional VPN enables strong encryption of all your network traffic, to secure your activity from prying eyes on the network. Subscribers can access all of NetShade's fast, secure proxy and VPN servers around the world. Choose to use a proxy when you need a quick, reliable proxy-backed web connection, or use VPN when you require maximum security. NetShade is a subscription service. With an account, you can use all of NetShade's dedicated proxy and VPN servers, as well as a list of public proxies. You can also manage your own lists of proxies. The NetShade app lets you quickly enable and disable your proxies and switch between them. A free 10 day subscription to the NetShade servers is provided for new users of the app.
FreeDom VPN I
This app provides a secure and private internet experience by automatically connecting you to the optimal server based on your location. It ensures your online activity is protected without collecting any user data. Designed for simplicity, it works universally without requiring complex configurations.
- Automatic optimal server selection
- Universal connectivity
- Complete internet security and privacy
- No data collection or activity logging
- Minimalist and automatic design
- Privacy-focused, not for bypassing restrictions
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A VPN that always works! “VPN Freedom” is a minimalist and fully automatic app that detects your location and uses the optimal server for your location – ideal for those who don't like complicated settings. “VPN Freedom” doesn't require cross-border connections, so the app truly works everywhere, always! “VPN Freedom” makes your internet experience completely secure and private. The app does not collect any data from your devices or log your activity. The app uses technical connection information (the user's IP address) to provide the optimal VPN connection route.App functionality is constantly updated. Available for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac OS devices. IMPORTANT! “VPN Freedom” is not an app for bypassing restrictions; it's an app for preserving your privacy and testing new locations! The application is paid and distributed by subscription, with a three-day free trial period for testing the application. The app does not contain any paid content or paid features and does not require any additional payments either within the app or on third-party resources. All functionality is provided as part of the app subscription or free during the trial period. Privacy Policy: https://freedom-soft.com/vpn-freedom_pp.html License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FreeDom VPN I at 100% against NetShade's 50%. FreeDom VPN I also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). NetShade's advantage is ratings volume (177 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. NetShade sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and FreeDom VPN I sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FreeDom VPN I holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetShade has 177 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NetShade's written reviews are positive against 100% of FreeDom VPN I's.
NetShade ships an update every 13 months, FreeDom VPN I every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetShade | FreeDom VPN I |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (177 ratings) | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 177 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rayner Software LLC | PROTECT-MY-FILES, CORP |
Customer experience
NetShade
FreeDom VPN I
Bugs and requests
NetShade
Reported bugs
10 issues- VPN expired unexpectedly
- Proxy and socks not working
- Won't connect to UK
- UK server disappears
- Stability problems in new version
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- VPN connection drops frequently
- Cannot connect on mobile version
- Certificate expired error
- App doesn't work on iPhone 4s
- Cannot connect on iPhone or iPad
Requested features
4 requests- Add an Australian VPN location
- Improve iOS notifications for VPN drops
- More server choices
- Update http pro and socks
FreeDom VPN I
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NetShade
- Proxy 1 Year$26.99
- Proxy & VPN 1 Year$59.99
FreeDom VPN I
- Monthly subscription + Trial3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual subscription + Trial$19.991 Year








