# VPN vs SimpleSignal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpleSignal at 100% against VPN's 45%. SimpleSignal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). VPN's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SimpleSignal asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimpleSignal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN has 66 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of VPN's written reviews are positive against 100% of SimpleSignal's.

VPN ships an update every 3 weeks, SimpleSignal every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN | SimpleSignal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-super-shield-2027/id6758261727/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplesignal/id6779517734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 176 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRIGHTWAVE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871825408) | [Bacon Cheese Frosting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896497692) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-super-shield-2027/id6758261727)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection using advanced encryption and a global network. It helps bypass restrictions and network congestion for a faster, more anonymous online experience.

**Highlights:** Financial-grade encryption, Hybrid tunneling technology (WireGuard & V2Ray), Global backbone network acceleration, Dynamic load balancing, Network monitoring tools, Zero-log policy

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |


### SimpleSignal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplesignal/id6779517734)

Easily find friends and family in crowded places with a customizable visual beacon. Choose from nine vivid colors, set a pulsing or solid light, and share your location via iMessage. It's a simple, effective way to be spotted without constant texting.

**Highlights:** Customizable visual beacon, Nine vivid color options, Pulsing or solid light modes, Full-brightness screen, Quick iMessage sharing, Morse code signal lamp mode

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN free?

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

### Is SimpleSignal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VPN or SimpleSignal?

SimpleSignal is rated higher. VPN averages 4.3 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while SimpleSignal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VPN or SimpleSignal have ads?

Neither VPN nor SimpleSignal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VPN or SimpleSignal?

VPN ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimpleSignal every 3 months. Most recently, VPN was updated on October 28, 2026 and SimpleSignal on October 18, 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.*