# PureVPN vs ThreadVault

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThreadVault at 100% against PureVPN's 49%. ThreadVault also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). PureVPN's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads there is nothing between them.

PureVPN is free to download; ThreadVault costs $4.99 up front. PureVPN sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.39 per month. ThreadVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

PureVPN holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PureVPN has 8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of PureVPN's written reviews are positive against 100% of ThreadVault's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PureVPN ships an update every 2 weeks, ThreadVault every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PureVPN | ThreadVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purevpn-secure-vpn-for-iphone/id594506418/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadvault/id6757399918/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 368 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PureVPN](https://appshunter.io/developer/594506421) | [Oyvind Brantenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788965164) |

## What reviewers say

### PureVPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purevpn-secure-vpn-for-iphone/id594506418)

Secure your online activities with a fast and reliable VPN service. Enjoy private browsing, change your virtual location, and access content worldwide without interruption. Protect up to 10 devices with enterprise-grade encryption.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure VPN connection, Private browsing and anonymity, Change virtual location, Access streaming services and games, Connect up to 10 devices, Enterprise-grade encryption, No-log policy

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month PureVPN Subscription | $8.39 | per month |
| PureVPN Packages | $11.95 | per month |
| 1 Month PureVPN Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| 1 Month PureVPN Subscription | $12.95 | per month |
| 1 Month PureVPN Subscription | $12.95 | per month |
| PurePlus Monthly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| PureMAX Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 12 Months PureVPN Subcription | $47.95 | per year |
| PureMAX 1 Year Subscription | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable VPN
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable connection
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💲 Unauthorized charges
- 🚫 Doesn't work in certain locations

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Inability to connect to specific servers
- Login issues

**Requested features**

- Dedicated IP option
- More server locations
- Improved compatibility with streaming services


### ThreadVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadvault/id6757399918)

Manage your embroidery threads, inventory, and projects efficiently. Catalog threads with color previews, track quantities, plan projects with status updates, and generate shopping lists. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Visual thread catalog with color previews, Barcode scanner for thread packaging, Inventory tracking for skeins and bobbins, Project planning with status tracking, Automatic thread allocation from inventory, PDF export for project reports and shopping lists, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PureVPN free?

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

### Is ThreadVault free?

ThreadVault costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PureVPN or ThreadVault?

PureVPN is rated higher. PureVPN averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while ThreadVault averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PureVPN or ThreadVault have ads?

Neither PureVPN nor ThreadVault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PureVPN or ThreadVault?

PureVPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and ThreadVault every 4 months. Most recently, PureVPN was updated on November 8, 2026 and ThreadVault on October 31, 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.*