Comparison

Astrill VPN Client vs Equipd Bible

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

Head to head
About

Astrill VPN Client

Secure your mobile device's internet connection with military-grade encryption. Access servers in over 60 countries and enjoy features like "Always On" and "Smart Mode" for optimized performance and privacy.

Highlights
  • One-click VPN connection
  • Servers in 110+ cities, 60+ countries
  • Military-grade encryption
  • Always On VPN mode
  • Smart Mode to exclude local sites
  • Unlimited data transfer
Features
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What is Astrill ? ***************************************** Astrill iOS VPN Client connects your mobile device with just one click to our secure VPN network. Pick a server in more than 110 cities in over 60 countries. All traffic from your device is protected with military grade encryption against eavesdropping and hackers. Astrill iOS VPN client supports "Always On" VPN mode - whenever you use Internet on your device, it will automatically connect to VPN in a second! When device is not in use, VPN will be disconnected, thus not waste your battery. Astrill iOS VPN client supports "Smart Mode" - you can exclude local web sites from VPN to speed up access. IMPORTANT: Accounts purchased from the App Store will work only on your iPhone or iPad devices. If you need to use VPN on your PC, Mac or other devices, please purchase full account from our web site instead. Why do I need Astrill VPN ? ***************************************** Whenever you use Internet at public places - airports, hotels, cafes, libraries, schools... you are at risk - your personal data can be easily stolen and misused by hackers. Astrill VPN protects you whenever you are online and makes it impossible for anyone to get a hold of your personal information transmitted over the Internet. If you are a frequent or occasional traveler, VPN protection is a must. Is Astrill VPN fast ? ***************************************** Astrill runs its own global network of VPN servers in over 60 countries around the world. We use bare-metal hardware (not shared VPS servers like most of our competitors), to make sure your VPN is always fast, servers are not overloaded and your security never compromised. With a single VPN account you get access to all our servers and you can switch servers with a single click unlimited number of times. We do not have limitation on amount of data transferred - you can download or stream online content as much as you wish through our VPN. Why should I choose Astrill ? ***************************************** Astrill has been in business since 2009 and our team of security experts is constantly working on developing innovative technologies to make the Internet more secure place. Our technology uses AES 256-bit and ChaCha20 encryption which makes it one of the most secure. We do not utilize outdated and insecure PPTP or L2TP protocols like most of our competitors. Fast speed, high security, plenty of servers and easy to use software for all popular devices is what makes Astrill number one choice for Internet protection by thousands of customers in more than 180 countries around the world. You can apply for Astrill free trial account and see yourself Astrill in action. Does Astrill work on my desktop/laptop computer too ? ************************************************************** Yes, sure! We have plug-and-play technology for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, smart phones as well as DD-WRT/Tomato/AsusWRT-Merlin WiFi routers. We support variety of VPN technologies including: OpenVPN, Wireguard, StealthVPN, OpenWeb, PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, IPSec, IKEv2, SSTP and AnyConnect. Our service works on virtually any device supporting these standard VPN protocols. You can run Astrill on your WiFi router and connect all devices in your home or office to our secure VPN, for example all your phones, Windows, Mac and Linux computers, Apple TV, Smart TVs, etc... For more information about the features we offer, please check our web site. We also have a video section which demonstrates some features. What if I run into problems ? ***************************************** If you run into any issues when using our VPN service, our kind and high qualified customers service is at your disposal 24h/7/365 via live chat, email and phone.

About

Equipd Bible

A comprehensive Bible study app designed for personal use and ministry. It offers features like side-by-side Bible viewing, study notes, reading schedules, and scripture lookup tools. Supports EPUB Bible imports and MP3 audio files.

Highlights
  • Side-by-side Bible comparison
  • Study notes and bookmarking
  • Customizable reading schedules
  • Fast scripture copy tool
  • EPUB Bible import
  • MP3 audio file import
  • Multi-language support
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Welcome to the Equipd Bible - a powerful Bible reading and personal study app. What makes the Equipd Bible different from other Bible apps? It has been carefully optimised for daily workflows, from using in the ministry, to daily bible reading and collating your favourite scriptures and study notes. Use it one-handed on your iPhone or in split-screen mode on your iPad. Look up selected verses with the fastest copy scripture tool ever. Personalise this Bible app and make it your own. * Load compatible Bibles in EPUB format from the Equipd website or other approved sources. Check www.equipd.me/bibles for more information. * View different Bibles side-by-side for easy comparison. Or read just one Bible full-screen. * Load multiple languages side-by-side for sharing in the ministry with those from different cultures. Great for language learners. * Bible Reading Schedules with reminder notifications. You can setup one or multiple schedules at a time. Never get behind on daily Bible reading again. * For Chinese users or learners ... automated Pinyin, Zhuyin (Bopomofo), Sidney Lau, or Yale romanization can be generated and shown in 2-line format above the Simplified or Traditional characters. * For Japanese users or learners ... automated Furigana or Romaji in 2-line format. * Jump from viewing just the selected verses to the Chapter window to get the full context. * Multiple ways to look up scriptures. Use the 3 scrollers at the top, or the Bible Picker accessed from the toolbar. Use the double-tap or "shake" gestures to show the Picker - great for one-handed use on the iPhone. * Add study notes against verses. View notes for the current chapter in a side-panel (iPad and iPhone Plus). Access all notes from the toolbar. * Import MP3 files for offline audio. In Safari locate a MP3 ZIP file and "Open in..." the Equipd Bible. * The easiest "Copy" scripture feature you have ever seen. Great for copying scriptures into note-taking apps. * Bookmarks organised by topic or category. You can even put a comment against a bookmarked scripture to highlight a main point or line of reasoning. * History of scripture lookups. * Backup and Restore of verse notes and bookmarked scriptures, with backup reminders. * Clipboard Lookups - just copy a scripture from another document or app, and then open Equipd ... Equipd will try and look it up for you! * A powerful URL scheme so that you can create links to open scriptures in the Equipd Bible from external apps or documents. The Equipd Bible implements the x-callback-url scheme for developers to integrate with. * Streamlined workflow and screen rotation for all devices from the iPhone 4S to the larger iPhone 6 Plus, and of course it works great on the iPad. iOS 7 or above is required. * Split Screen support for iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad Pro. --- Please view the website and forums on www.equipd.me for more details and support. All official support is in English, but community users may offer support in other languages. I sincerely hope the Equipd Bible app can help you to be "completely equipped for every good work"! — 2 Timothy 3:17. --- Website: www.equipd.me Forums: www.equipd.me/forums FaceBook: facebook.com/equipd.me Twitter: twitter.com/equipd --- If you enjoy Equipd Bible, you might also enjoy... *** ServicePlanner *** A new Field Service and Ministry App with automated Dropbox Sync, full Call and Return Visit Management, Reporting, Time Scheduling and much more. www.serviceplanner.me

Screenshots

Astrill VPN Client4 screens
Equipd Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Equipd Bible at 72% against Astrill VPN Client's 24%. Equipd Bible also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Astrill VPN Client's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (736 vs 207). On ads and device support 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

Astrill VPN Client is free to download; Equipd Bible costs $2.99 up front. Astrill VPN Client sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Equipd Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Equipd Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 736 and 207 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Astrill VPN Client's written reviews are positive against 72% of Equipd Bible's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astrill VPN Client ships an update every 4 months, Equipd Bible every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Astrill VPN Client versus Equipd Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstrill VPN ClientEquipd Bible
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.7 (736 ratings)4.6 (207 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews72.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings736 — better207
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVeloxee Corp.iMatt Solutions

Customer experience

Astrill VPN Client

All ratings608 ratings
Positive68.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative26.2%
Written reviews1,506 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral9.6%
Negative66.8%

Equipd Bible

All ratings206 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative21.3%

User reviews

Astrill VPN Client

From 736 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
  • 🔒 Stable and secure VPN
  • 👍 Works well in China
  • 💡 Comprehensive server options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable mobile app
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly on mobile
  • 👎 Inconsistent and unstable connectivity
  • 💰 Overpriced for the quality

Equipd Bible

From 207 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app
  • 👍 Excellent Bible study tool
  • 🌐 Supports multiple languages and translations
  • 📚 Comprehensive Bible features (bookmarks, notes, schedules)
  • 💡 Innovative features like verse highlighting and Strong's Concordance integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
  • 🔒 Difficulty downloading/importing certain Bible versions
  • 🔍 Limited search and annotation capabilities compared to some other apps

Bugs and requests

Astrill VPN Client

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent disconnections and inability to turn off VPN
  • Login screen freezes and crashes
  • Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved mobile app with better stability and user experience
  • More transparent communication about service disruptions
  • Loyalty discounts for long-term subscribers

Equipd Bible

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Downloading Bible versions from JW.org not working for some users
  • Scrolling issues or small display windows after recent updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add audio Bible playback functionality
  • Improve note-taking and highlighting capabilities
  • Integrate with more online Bible resources and research tools

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Astrill VPN Client

One-time2
  • 1 month$29.99
  • 1 year$179.99
None

Equipd Bible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astrill VPN Client free?
Astrill VPN Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Equipd Bible free?
Equipd Bible costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Astrill VPN Client or Equipd Bible?
Equipd Bible is rated higher. Astrill VPN Client averages 3.7 out of 5 from 736 ratings, while Equipd Bible averages 4.6 from 207 ratings.
Do Astrill VPN Client or Equipd Bible have ads?
Neither Astrill VPN Client nor Equipd Bible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astrill VPN Client or Equipd Bible?
Astrill VPN Client ships an update every 4 months, and Equipd Bible every 5 weeks. Most recently, Astrill VPN Client was updated on November 13, 2026 and Equipd Bible on November 13, 2026.

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