# Mail Assistant vs iDefNet VPN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mail Assistant at 100% against iDefNet VPN's 0%. Mail Assistant also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). iDefNet VPN's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (29 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mail Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and iDefNet VPN sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mail Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDefNet VPN has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Mail Assistant's written reviews are positive against 0% of iDefNet VPN's.

Mail Assistant ships an update every 10 days, iDefNet VPN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mail Assistant | iDefNet VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-assistant-scanaskreply/id6741898310/reviews)** | [4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idefnet-vpn-safe-proxy-master/id6752950767/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 21 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cheese Wheels Apps OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819473115) | [UP IN THE AIR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841884552) |

## What reviewers say

### Mail Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-assistant-scanaskreply/id6741898310)

Understand, summarize, and professionally respond to any letter with AI. Scan or upload documents, ask questions about their content, and get instant translations in over 80 languages. Effortlessly manage your mail and reply with confidence.

**Highlights:** Scan or upload paper mail, AI-powered mail summarization, Ask AI questions about mail content, Compose professional replies, Supports 80+ languages, Translate and understand mail

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### iDefNet VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idefnet-vpn-safe-proxy-master/id6752950767)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection with over 50 global servers. It offers unlimited bandwidth and data, smart server selection, and an email breach checker to protect your online security. Enjoy fast, stable browsing and access content from anywhere.

**Highlights:** 50+ global servers, Unlimited bandwidth and data, Modern VPN protocols, Smart auto-selection, Email hacking check function, Protection on public Wi-Fi

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $45.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mail Assistant free?

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

### Is iDefNet VPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mail Assistant or iDefNet VPN?

Mail Assistant is rated higher. Mail Assistant averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while iDefNet VPN averages 4.3 from 29 ratings.

### Do Mail Assistant or iDefNet VPN have ads?

iDefNet VPN shows ads; Mail Assistant does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mail Assistant or iDefNet VPN?

Mail Assistant ships an update every 10 days, and iDefNet VPN every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mail Assistant was updated on September 3, 2026 and iDefNet VPN on September 26, 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.*