# VPN vs Ghost Network

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ghost Network at free with in-app purchases against VPN's subscription. Ghost Network also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Ghost Network sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VPN against 5.0 for Ghost Network. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

VPN ships an update every 6 weeks, Ghost Network every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN | Ghost Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-secure-and-private/id6744273212/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-network/id6744585560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 39 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swisscows AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013972705) | [HabloApp Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/360135344) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-secure-and-private/id6744273212)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection with servers worldwide. It ensures no user data is logged and offers easy, one-click protection for your online activities.

**Highlights:** No user data logging, Strict Swiss privacy laws, Fast and stable servers, Easy one-click connection, Multi-device protection, Secure public Wi-Fi browsing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swisscows.VPN (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Swisscows.VPN (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |


### Ghost Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-network/id6744585560)

Create a secure, encrypted private network for all your devices, accessible globally. Instantly add new devices and enjoy private VPN sessions with dedicated cloud VMs. Build invisible, encrypted groups of devices for secure internal communication.

**Highlights:** Encrypted private network, Global device connectivity, QR Code device joining, Programmable Hellbind Key, On-demand private VPN sessions, Dedicated cloud VMs for VPN, Encrypted device groups (Phantom Hubs)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Max - Monthly | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN free?

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

### Is Ghost Network free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VPN or Ghost Network?

VPN and Ghost Network are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do VPN or Ghost Network have ads?

Neither VPN nor Ghost Network shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VPN or Ghost Network?

VPN ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ghost Network every 8 days. Most recently, VPN was updated on October 22, 2026 and Ghost Network on October 20, 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.*