# Encrypt.me vs VPN.AC

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Encrypt.me | VPN.AC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encryptme/id473835722/reviews)** | [3.2 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpnac-premium-vpn/id1162124975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **52.4% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloak Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244168275) | [Cryptolayer SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188799881) |

## What reviewers say

### Encrypt.me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encryptme/id473835722)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Month Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Year Pass | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Provides security on public WiFi
- 👍 Automatic connection on untrusted networks
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 👍 Seamless integration across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Buggy, crashes often
- 🐛 Fails to detect network changes
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### VPN.AC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpnac-premium-vpn/id1162124975)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*