Comparison

Encrypt.me vs VPN.AC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Encrypt.me

This app provides a simple and secure way to protect your online data, especially on public Wi-Fi. It automatically secures your connection when you use untrusted networks, offering peace of mind for your on-the-go activities. Enjoy effortless online security with a minimal interface and cloud-synced preferences across your devices.

Highlights
  • Auto-secure on untrusted networks
  • Effortless online security management
  • Cloud-synced preferences
  • Data encryption
  • Minimal user interface
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Encrypt.me keeps you safe on public Wi-Fi with no fiddling or fuss. With Encrypt.me's auto-secure feature, you don't even need to remember that you have Encrypt.me -- just connect to that coffee shop, or airport, or hotel, or conference Wi-Fi and trust that Encrypt.me's got your back. Encrypt.me empowers our users to have total security on what matters most to them - their data on-the-go. We create innovative and award-winning apps that are as powerful as the clients we serve. Finally, peace of mind while on-the-go allowing you more time to focus on what matters most. If you're working at your favorite coffee shop, on-the-go at an Airbnb or home we help protect your data. We encrypt our user's data contribute to preventing hackers and ISPs from reading your data. What else is cool about Encrypt.me? So much: - With a beautiful, minimal user interface and quick access to all the important controls, Encrypt.me makes it effortless to manage your online security. - Encrypt.me knows which networks you trust, and which you don't... and Encrypt.me automatically secures your connection when you use an untrusted network. - All of your preferences are cloud synced to all of your devices: iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches, and Macs. As always, we welcome your comments and feedback and, yes, even your bug reports. To get in touch, send us an email: hello@encrypt.me -- we are here to help, so please do say hello!

About

VPN.AC

This app provides a secure and reliable VPN service with a focus on information security. It offers fast connections to a global network of bare-metal servers, encrypting all mobile traffic. Users can easily connect with a single tap and benefit from auto-reconnection for continuous privacy.

Highlights
  • Secure mobile traffic encryption
  • Single-tap VPN connection
  • Auto-reconnection for continuous privacy
  • Multi-gigabit bare-metal server network
  • Up to 6 simultaneous connections
  • Support for IKEv2, OpenVPN, WireGuard
Features
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VPN.AC is a security-focused, premium VPN service operated by professionals with a strong background in Information Security, Linux and Networking. We are currently operating a multi-gigabit VPN network in over 20 countries on 4 continents, consisting only of bare-metal (non-virtual) servers. VPN.AC Client for iOS encrypts all mobile traffic using the IPsec+IKEv2 VPN protocol with AES-GCM encryption ciphers. Our VPN Client for iOS gives the users the ability to connect to our VPN gateways quickly, with a single tap. Auto-reconnection can be enabled to ensure your privacy and security even when changing mobile or Wi-Fi networks. Our VPN service includes: - Up to 6 simultaneous VPN connections with a single account - Service compatibility with most Operating Systems / devices - Full feature VPN supporting IKEv2 IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard - Ability to use our own apps on all the popular platforms but also 3rd party VPN apps - SecureProxy (HTTPS tunneling) browser add-on for Chrome/Chromium based browsers and Firefox - Double-hop connection types available in various countries - Multiple obfuscation types Important Note: To use our service, you need a valid VPN.AC account.

Screenshots

Encrypt.me4 screens
VPN.AC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Encrypt.me at 4.4 against VPN.AC's 3.2. Encrypt.me also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 49) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). VPN.AC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Encrypt.me sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. VPN.AC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Encrypt.me holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encrypt.me has 5.8K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Encrypt.me's written reviews are positive against 37% of VPN.AC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encrypt.me ships an update every 2 months, VPN.AC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Encrypt.me versus VPN.AC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncrypt.meVPN.AC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.8K ratings) — better3.2 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews — better36.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5.8K — better49
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloak Holdings LLCCryptolayer SRL

Customer experience

Encrypt.me

All ratings5,719 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative40.7%

VPN.AC

All ratings48 ratings
Positive54.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative39.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral11.1%
Negative52.4%

Bugs and requests

Encrypt.me

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Certificate expiration issues
  • Inability to connect to home/trusted networks
  • Disconnects frequently, requires constant reconnection

Requested features

3 requests
  • Pause/resume VPN functionality
  • Improved compatibility with hotel/public WiFi logins
  • Ability to bypass VPN for specific apps or websites

VPN.AC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Encrypt.me

One-time3
  • Week Pass$3.99
  • Month Pass$9.99
  • Year Pass$99.99
None

VPN.AC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encrypt.me free?
Encrypt.me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VPN.AC free?
VPN.AC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Encrypt.me or VPN.AC?
Encrypt.me is rated higher. Encrypt.me averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while VPN.AC averages 3.2 from 49 ratings.
Do Encrypt.me or VPN.AC have ads?
Encrypt.me shows ads; VPN.AC does not.
Which is updated more often, Encrypt.me or VPN.AC?
Encrypt.me ships an update every 2 months, and VPN.AC every 5 months. Most recently, Encrypt.me was updated on October 23, 2026 and VPN.AC on October 29, 2026.

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