# Hide VPN & Proxy vs The Smart TimeCard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Smart TimeCard at 100% against Hide VPN & Proxy's 33%. The Smart TimeCard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Hide VPN & Proxy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (162 vs 7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hide VPN & Proxy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and The Smart TimeCard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Smart TimeCard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hide VPN & Proxy has 162 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Hide VPN & Proxy's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Smart TimeCard's.

Hide VPN & Proxy ships an update every 5 days, The Smart TimeCard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hide VPN & Proxy | The Smart TimeCard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-vpn-and-proxy/id6444620855/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-smart-timecard/id6805686716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barguzin Performance Marketing LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655670332) | [The Le Family Legacy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810953837) |

## What reviewers say

### Hide VPN & Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-vpn-and-proxy/id6444620855)

This app offers a free, fast, and reliable VPN service with a focus on user privacy and anonymity. It encrypts your data for maximum protection and allows you to connect to servers worldwide. A premium subscription unlocks higher speeds and enhanced security features.

**Highlights:** Free VPN service, Fast and reliable servers, Data encryption for privacy, Anonymous usage, no registration required, Global server selection, Premium subscription for enhanced features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Full Price | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Discount | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Long Trial Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $99.99 | per year |


### The Smart TimeCard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-smart-timecard/id6805686716)

This app helps hourly workers track their work hours and estimate their pay. It allows for manual or automatic clock-in/out, detailed shift tracking, and customizable timecards for employers. Users can export reports in various formats and manage multiple jobs.

**Highlights:** Manual and automatic clock-in/out, Track shifts, breaks, and time off, Estimate regular and overtime pay, Customizable timecards for employers, Export reports in CSV, PDF, or image, Support for multiple jobs/clients

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Smart TimeCard Autopilot | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hide VPN & Proxy free?

Hide VPN & Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Smart TimeCard free?

The Smart TimeCard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hide VPN & Proxy or The Smart TimeCard?

The Smart TimeCard is rated higher. Hide VPN & Proxy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while The Smart TimeCard averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Hide VPN & Proxy or The Smart TimeCard have ads?

The Smart TimeCard shows ads; Hide VPN & Proxy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hide VPN & Proxy or The Smart TimeCard?

Hide VPN & Proxy ships an update every 5 days, and The Smart TimeCard weekly. Most recently, Hide VPN & Proxy was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Smart TimeCard on October 24, 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.*