# VPN vs ThunderLink Accelerator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VPN at 71% against ThunderLink Accelerator's 21%. VPN also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.7) and ads (none vs shown). ThunderLink Accelerator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ThunderLink Accelerator asks for nothing beyond the download.

VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN has 191 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of VPN's written reviews are positive against 21% of ThunderLink Accelerator's.

VPN ships an update fortnightly, ThunderLink Accelerator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN | ThunderLink Accelerator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-vpn/id6739603107/reviews)** | [1.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderlink-accelerator/id6760660666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **191** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **70.7% of reviews** | 20.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 18 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Free VPN super VPN Master](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810374755) | [F.B.D. MAOF LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885580309) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-vpn/id6739603107)

This application offers a secure and fast internet experience with stable, high-speed connectivity. It provides unlimited traffic, a simple one-click connection, and global server options for a smooth browsing experience.

**Highlights:** High-speed and stable connectivity, Unlimited traffic, One-click connection, Global server choices, Smart streaming

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month VIP | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year VIP | $22.99 | one-time |


### ThunderLink Accelerator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderlink-accelerator/id6760660666)

This app objectively measures your network performance, providing real-time data on speed, ping, and stability. It helps you identify and understand connection issues without subjective interpretations.

**Highlights:** Real-time latency tracking, Speed testing, Ping measurement, Stability analysis, Connection issue identification

**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 ThunderLink Accelerator free?

ThunderLink Accelerator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VPN or ThunderLink Accelerator?

VPN is rated higher. VPN averages 4.4 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while ThunderLink Accelerator averages 1.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do VPN or ThunderLink Accelerator have ads?

ThunderLink Accelerator shows ads; VPN does not.

### Which is updated more often, VPN or ThunderLink Accelerator?

VPN ships an update fortnightly, and ThunderLink Accelerator every 2 months. Most recently, VPN was updated on October 14, 2026 and ThunderLink Accelerator on October 17, 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.*