# V vs ShieldWave VPN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: V at none against ShieldWave VPN's 2. V also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). ShieldWave VPN's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShieldWave VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. V asks for nothing beyond the download.

V ships an update every 5 weeks, ShieldWave VPN weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V | ShieldWave VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shieldwave-vpn-fast-and-private/id6762049146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AMIYA Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/460781817) | [INNOFUN DIGITAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403675749) |

## What reviewers say

### V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-client-legacy/id460781814)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShieldWave VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shieldwave-vpn-fast-and-private/id6762049146)

This app provides a fast and private internet connection with a single tap. It offers features like measuring server latency from your device and ensuring no browsing logs are kept.  It is optimized for dual-screen devices and supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** One-tap connection, Latency measurement from device, No browsing logs, Optimized for dual-screen devices, Supports 16 languages, Free plan with 15GB data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShieldWave Pro — Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| ShieldWave Pro — Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V free?

V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShieldWave VPN free?

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

### Do V or ShieldWave VPN have ads?

Neither V nor ShieldWave VPN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, V or ShieldWave VPN?

V ships an update every 5 weeks, and ShieldWave VPN weekly. Most recently, V was updated on November 6, 2026 and ShieldWave VPN on November 5, 2026.

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