FlowVPN vs Lightning VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlowVPN
This app offers a global VPN service with secure browsing and streaming across 70+ countries. It also provides an ESIM data package for 4G roaming in 60 countries and includes an AI chatbot for enhanced functionality. Connect multiple devices for encrypted internet access and location masking.
- Global VPN access (70+ countries)
- ESIM data for 4G roaming (60 countries)
- AI Chatbot integration
- Secure browsing and streaming
- Connect up to 10 devices
- WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec, SSH VPN support
- 7-day free trial
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Get Better Internet — Global VPN service with servers in 70+ countries Browse like home with secure access to FlowVPN’s global network of servers across more than 70 countries. lowVPN is a full-service VPN provider for all your devices — much more than just an app. Stay secure with support for WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec and SSH VPN, plus FlowVPN’s own exclusive VPN technology. FlowVPN features 7-day free trial Unlimited VPN access Servers in 70+ countries VPN Bypass IPv6 support 24/7 customer support Fast, unrestricted internet access Connect up to 10 devices Encrypt your internet connections Hide your location and IP address SureConnect — designed to connect where other VPN providers fail FlowVPN is a full-service provider. Manage your account, devices and services at FlowVPN.com, with support available whenever you need it. Unlike many VPN services, we operate and manage our own network, infrastructure and client software. We do not simply resell another provider’s VPN service, giving us greater control over performance, reliability and the entire FlowVPN experience. Our support team is available 24/7 to help with setup, connectivity and account queries. A privacy-first network We do not profit from sharing your data with third parties. Our Terms of use is available at: https://www.flowvpn.com/vpn-terms/ Our privacy policy is available at: https://www.flowvpn.com/vpn-terms/#privacy To restore purchases or recover an account go to the Subscription tab and select Restore Purchases This app includes optional auto-renewing subscriptions - they are not compulsory and can be cancelled at any time at https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202039 You can choose to buy single subscriptions that do not automatically renew, or subscriptions that will automatically renew so you are always protected. You are always in control of your subscriptions and can cancel at any time. By default the subscriptions will automatically renew. If you would prefer to purchase a single subscription so you will not automatically be charged again, simply touch the switch under the subscription so turn it off. The price of subscription you will be charged is displayed in the app, and will be confirmed before you are charged. It is best value to subscribe for 12 months, however we also offer shorter subscriptions. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. If you choose, subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Any unused portion of a free trial period or current subscription, will be forfeited when purchasing an auto-renewing VPN Subscription. Access to the VPN service is subject to our terms and conditions, you will be asked to review and agree to these in the application. You can view them any time at https://www.flowvpn.com/vpn-terms/ Instructions to manage your auto-renewing subscriptions can be found here: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202039 WireGuard is a registered trademark of Jason A. Donenfeld. Flow VPN is not sponsored or endorsed by Jason A. Donenfeld. OpenVPN is a registered trademark of OpenVPN Inc.
Lightning VPN
This application provides a secure and private browsing experience through a Virtual Private Network. It automatically selects the optimal server for fast and stable connections across multiple platforms. Users can share their account on macOS and iOS.
- Cross-platform support (macOS, iOS)
- Automatic best server selection
- Fast and stable connections
- Secure and private browsing
- Account sharing across devices
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A VPN Solution support major platforms.Auto find the best server for you. Fast&stable and easy to use. You can share the same account between macOS and iOS without more pay. You can be a VIP user through auto-renewing subscription: 1 Month:$11.99($11.99 per month) 3 Months:$29.99($9.99 per month) 12 Months:$59.99((7 days Trial,then $4.99 per month) - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. LEGAL: Please see our "Privacy Policy" and "Terms of Services ": Privacy Policy: https://lightningvpn.top/privacy-policy https://lightningvpn.top/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: FlowVPN at free with in-app purchases against Lightning VPN's subscription. FlowVPN also leads on ads (none vs shown). Lightning VPN's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 51%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. FlowVPN sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Lightning VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for FlowVPN against 4.6 for Lightning VPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of FlowVPN's written reviews are positive against 70% of Lightning VPN's.
FlowVPN ships an update every 2 months, Lightning VPN every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | FlowVPN | Lightning VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.8K ratings) | 4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | 69.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K — better | 2.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Portable Ltd | Lightning Network |
Customer experience
FlowVPN
Lightning VPN
User reviews
FlowVPN
From 3.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable VPN service
- 💡 Good value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Slow speeds
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🔋 High battery consumption
Lightning VPN
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use and download
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Great for users in restricted countries
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔋 Concerns about long-term free access
Bugs and requests
FlowVPN
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OS versions
Requested features
4 requests- More server locations
- Improved customer support
- Ability to select preferred servers
- Automatic server selection based on location
Lightning VPN
Reported bugs
2 issues- Slow connection speed for some users
- Potential for IP blocking in the future
Requested features
2 requests- Improve IP address detection
- Maintain free option with quality servers
In-app purchases
FlowVPN
- VPN Subscription$2.997 Days
- Private Internet - 1 Month VPN7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Unlimited VPN - 3 Months7 Days trial$17.993 Months
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- VPN Promotion$44.991 Year
- 1 Year Unlimited VPN7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- 7 Day Subscription$4.99
- 1 Month$9.99
- 3 Month Subscription$24.99
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- 1 Year Subscription$59.99
Lightning VPN
- 1 month subscription$5.991 Month
- 1 month subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- 3 months subscription$14.993 Months
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- 12 months subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year







