# Security & VPN vs Privata VPN

The clearest difference is ads: Privata VPN at none against Security & VPN's shown. Privata VPN also leads on ratings volume (726 vs 9) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Security & VPN against 4.9 for Privata VPN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Privata VPN has 726 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Security & VPN | Privata VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-and-vpn/id6752922637/reviews)** | [4.9 (726 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privata-vpn/id6760387989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **726** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 187 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMETSOMAPP LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879743849) | [Privata Solutions L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884244462) |

## What reviewers say

### Security & VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-and-vpn/id6752922637)

This app offers comprehensive digital security tools, including internet protection, Wi-Fi safety checks, data breach alerts, and a password manager. It also provides a VPN for secure connections and local storage for sensitive information, all without requiring accounts or cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Internet Protection, Wi-Fi Safety Check, Data Breach Check, Password Generator, Local Vault, VPN

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Privata VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privata-vpn/id6760387989)

This application allows users to connect to their own infrastructure using the VLESS protocol. It encrypts traffic, automatically reconnects if the connection drops, and stores configurations securely in the cloud for access across multiple devices. The tool does not provide servers or access keys, operating as a client for user-managed connections.

**Highlights:** VLESS protocol support, Cloud configuration storage, Automatic reconnection, Traffic encryption, QR code configuration import, Link-based configuration import

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Security & VPN free?

Security & VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Privata VPN free?

Privata VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Security & VPN or Privata VPN?

Security & VPN is rated higher. Security & VPN averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Privata VPN averages 4.9 from 726 ratings.

### Do Security & VPN or Privata VPN have ads?

Security & VPN shows ads; Privata VPN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Security & VPN or Privata VPN?

Security & VPN ships an update weekly, and Privata VPN weekly. Most recently, Security & VPN was updated on October 30, 2026 and Privata VPN on November 13, 2026.

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