# VPN vs Shared VPN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shared VPN at none against VPN's 2. Shared VPN also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). VPN's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shared VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shared VPN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN has 60 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN | Shared VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-cheap/id6504795944/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-vpn/id6578433321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Proxy-Cheap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753879392) | [FIRSTECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716880429) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-cheap/id6504795944)

Secure your online activity with an affordable VPN service. Access content from over 30 global locations with fast, reliable connections. Protect your personal data and browse anonymously with ease.

**Highlights:** Affordable VPN security, Access 30+ global locations, Encrypts internet connection, Fast and reliable connection, Easy-to-use interface, Anonymous browsing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $23.90 | per year |


### Shared VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-vpn/id6578433321)

Enhance your online privacy by masking your IP address and encrypting your internet traffic. This application provides a secure and unrestricted internet experience with a single tap, protecting your activities from unwanted surveillance.

**Highlights:** Mask IP address, Encrypt traffic, One-tap connection, Online privacy, Unrestricted internet access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN free?

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

### Is Shared VPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VPN or Shared VPN?

Shared VPN is rated higher. VPN averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Shared VPN averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VPN or Shared VPN have ads?

Neither VPN nor Shared VPN shows ads.

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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.*