# SmartNote vs VPN Proxy

The clearest difference is ads: SmartNote at none against VPN Proxy's shown. SmartNote also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). VPN Proxy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and VPN Proxy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmartNote holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively.

SmartNote ships an update every 5 days, VPN Proxy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartNote | VPN Proxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartnote-ai-note-taker/id6742867290/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-proxy-unlimited-proxy/id6756102354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Thao Dang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800379744) | [Xenfer Informatica Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828369819) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartnote-ai-note-taker/id6742867290)

This app automatically records and transcribes conversations, meetings, and lectures. It uses AI to summarize long notes, simplify complex text, and even condense YouTube videos. Share your transcripts easily with others.

**Highlights:** Automatic audio recording, Accurate transcription, AI-powered summarization, Text simplification, Multi-language support, Easy transcript sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Special Offer | $103.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Auto-Renewing yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Life Subscription | $199.99 | one-time |


### VPN Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-proxy-unlimited-proxy/id6756102354)

This app provides a secure and easy-to-use VPN service for unrestricted internet access. It offers powerful privacy protection, fast connections, and global server locations to browse privately and access content safely.

**Highlights:** Unlimited bandwidth, Global VPN servers, One-tap connection, Private browser, Powerful privacy protection, Safe browsing mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartNote free?

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

### Is VPN Proxy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartNote or VPN Proxy?

SmartNote is rated higher. SmartNote averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while VPN Proxy averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do SmartNote or VPN Proxy have ads?

VPN Proxy shows ads; SmartNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartNote or VPN Proxy?

SmartNote ships an update every 5 days, and VPN Proxy fortnightly. Most recently, SmartNote was updated on October 11, 2026 and VPN Proxy on September 21, 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.*