# CHOP vs Privata VPN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Privata VPN at none against CHOP's 3. Privata VPN also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 61%). CHOP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CHOP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Privata VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Privata VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Privata VPN has 689 ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of CHOP's written reviews are positive against 86% of Privata VPN's.

CHOP ships an update every 3 days, Privata VPN weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHOP | Privata VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chop-secure-fast-vpn-proxy/id6759218609/reviews) | **[4.9 (689 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privata-vpn/id6760387989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 76 | **689** |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 84 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Soft Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877489636) | [Privata Solutions L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884244462) |

## What reviewers say

### CHOP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chop-secure-fast-vpn-proxy/id6759218609)

This app offers a secure and fast VPN connection with an AI assistant for intuitive control. Manage your privacy, switch locations, and connect faster using voice or chat commands, bypassing traditional cluttered interfaces.

**Highlights:** AI-powered VPN assistant, Voice and chat control, Secure connection routing, Privacy-focused management, Quick connect/disconnect tools, Modern guided interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHOP VPN Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| CHOP VPN Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| CHOP Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


### 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 CHOP free?

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

### Is Privata VPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CHOP or Privata VPN?

Privata VPN is rated higher. CHOP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Privata VPN averages 4.9 from 689 ratings.

### Do CHOP or Privata VPN have ads?

CHOP shows ads; Privata VPN does not.

### Which is updated more often, CHOP or Privata VPN?

CHOP ships an update every 3 days, and Privata VPN weekly. Most recently, CHOP was updated on October 25, 2026 and Privata VPN on October 25, 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.*