# VPN vs Beekeeper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beekeeper at 100% against VPN's 63%. Beekeeper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). VPN's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Beekeeper sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beekeeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN has 62 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of VPN's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beekeeper's.

VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, Beekeeper every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN | Beekeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-cheap/id6504795944/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beekeeper-scam-defense/id6802463386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 94 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proxy-Cheap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753879392) | [Fela Akinse](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802463388) |

## 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 |


### Beekeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beekeeper-scam-defense/id6802463386)

This app screens phishing emails, fraudulent texts, and dangerous links to protect you from scams. It offers automatic email scanning and instant verdicts on suspicious messages or links, with a focus on privacy and user-friendly explanations.

**Highlights:** Automatic email screening, Instant text and link verdicts, Scam-link protection, Plain-language explanations, AI-powered scam detection, Privacy-focused analysis

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Couple (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| Family (Monthly) | $44.99 | per month |
| Individual (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |
| Couple (Yearly) | $199.00 | per year |
| Family (Yearly) | $359.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN free?

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

### Is Beekeeper free?

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

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

Beekeeper is rated higher. VPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Beekeeper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do VPN or Beekeeper have ads?

Neither VPN nor Beekeeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VPN or Beekeeper?

VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and Beekeeper every 5 days. Most recently, VPN was updated on October 30, 2026 and Beekeeper 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.*