# MAX VPN vs Ocean for DO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAX VPN at none against Ocean for DO's 6. MAX VPN also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 33%). Ocean for DO's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ocean for DO sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. MAX VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for MAX VPN against 3.0 for Ocean for DO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ocean for DO has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of MAX VPN's written reviews are positive against 33% of Ocean for DO's.

MAX VPN ships an update fortnightly, Ocean for DO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MAX VPN | Ocean for DO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-vpn-max-secure-vpn-proxy/id6461381501/reviews) | [3.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-for-do/id6748593720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | #193 |
| Size | 169 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BYTEBURN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697076382) | [FarFetched](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737990864) |

## What reviewers say

### MAX VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-vpn-max-secure-vpn-proxy/id6461381501)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection with fast speeds. It offers multi-platform support and includes tools for network information and speed testing. Enjoy unrestricted access to the web with a simple one-click connection.

**Highlights:** Secure and private internet connection, Fast connection speeds, Multi-platform support, One-click connection, Speed Test tool, Wi-Fi Info tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ocean for DO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-for-do/id6748593720)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your cloud infrastructure on the go. Monitor droplet stats, databases, load balancers, and apps. View logs in real-time and manage domains and volumes.

**Highlights:** Manage Droplets, Monitor Databases, Control Load Balancers, View App Logs, Manage Domains, Resize Volumes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| OCEAN Ultimate | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| ULTIMATE | $6.99 | per year |
| Ultimate (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (Lifetime) | $12.00 | one-time |
| Ultimate (Lifetime) | $24.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MAX VPN free?

MAX VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ocean for DO free?

Ocean for DO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MAX VPN or Ocean for DO?

MAX VPN and Ocean for DO are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 18 ratings respectively.

### Do MAX VPN or Ocean for DO have ads?

Neither MAX VPN nor Ocean for DO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MAX VPN or Ocean for DO?

MAX VPN ships an update fortnightly, and Ocean for DO every 3 months. Most recently, MAX VPN was updated on November 4, 2026 and Ocean for DO on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MAX VPN or Ocean for DO?

MAX VPN currently peaks at #131 in the App Store charts, and Ocean for DO at #193. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*