Comparison

VPN ShieldFlow vs BatVPN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VPN ShieldFlow

This app provides a fast and simple VPN connection for your iPhone and iPad. It offers one-tap connection, automatic server selection, and live traffic monitoring. Enjoy enhanced privacy with tracker protection and convenient access via widgets and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • One-tap VPN connection
  • Automatic optimal server selection
  • Live traffic statistics
  • Tracker protection
  • Widgets and Apple Watch app
  • Connection diagnostics
Features
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Connect your iPhone or iPad to a VPN with ShieldFlow. Let Auto choose an available server or pick a location yourself, with connection controls together on one screen. CHOOSE AND CONNECT • Use automatic server selection or choose an available location yourself. • See connection status, remaining session time, transfer rates and data used. • Pause or stop the VPN from the app. TOOLS CLOSE AT HAND • Run a connection speed test. • Open ShieldFlow from a Home Screen widget. • Use Siri and Shortcuts for connection controls. • Check connection status in the Apple Watch companion app. • Contact support from the app. Optional DNS filtering works while the VPN is connected. Enable the separate Safari content blocker in iOS Settings. YOUR PREFERENCES Choose Light, Dark or System appearance. ShieldFlow is available in 21 languages and follows your iOS app language setting. SESSION ACCESS Watch a video ad to get time for a free VPN session. The app shows the remaining time. VPN access ends when session time runs out. With the kill switch off, the VPN disconnects and ordinary internet is used. The optional kill switch is off by default; you can change it in Settings. Follow the in-app prompts to get more session time. On first connection, iOS asks permission to add a VPN configuration. Server availability and connection performance depend on your network and selected location.

About

BatVPN

This app offers a highly performant and efficient VPN experience with advanced features like custom routing, ad blocking, and multiple protocol support. It provides real-time statistics and flexible node selection for optimal connectivity. Designed for ease of use with multiple language and theme options.

Highlights
  • Native technologies for maximum performance
  • Ad blocking
  • Custom routing rules
  • Multiple protocol support (VLESS, Trojan, etc.)
  • Real-time statistics dashboard
  • Automatic and manual node selection
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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Built with native technologies for maximum performance, a compact size, zero external dependencies, and exceptional battery efficiency. Sign in directly with your existing BatVPN account. Display subscription expiration date and online device count. Import nodes via subscription links. Statistics dashboard for real-time traffic, node status, and system resource usage. Supports Global Mode and Rule Mode. Automatic node selection based on network quality, or manually choose your preferred node. Batch latency testing with clear visual results, and tap any result to retest individually. Import configurations by QR code, subscription URL, or individual nodes. Supported protocols: VLESS, Trojan, Shadowsocks, SOCKS5, Naive, Hysteria2, AnyTLS. Supports proxy chaining. Multiple language support: Follow System, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Spanish, and Russian. Theme options: Follow System, Dark, and Light. Custom routing rules. Country-based routing. Ad blocking. iCloud synchronization.

Screenshots

VPN ShieldFlow4 screens
BatVPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BatVPN at 5.0 against VPN ShieldFlow's 4.3. BatVPN also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). VPN ShieldFlow's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BatVPN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN ShieldFlow has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of VPN ShieldFlow's written reviews are positive against 100% of BatVPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VPN ShieldFlow ships an update every 3 days, BatVPN fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
VPN ShieldFlow versus BatVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVPN ShieldFlowBatVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlfa-Razvitie, OOOBit Inc.

Customer experience

VPN ShieldFlow

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

BatVPN

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VPN ShieldFlow

No in-app purchases

None

BatVPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VPN ShieldFlow free?
VPN ShieldFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BatVPN free?
BatVPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VPN ShieldFlow or BatVPN?
BatVPN is rated higher. VPN ShieldFlow averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while BatVPN averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do VPN ShieldFlow or BatVPN have ads?
VPN ShieldFlow shows ads; BatVPN does not.
Which is updated more often, VPN ShieldFlow or BatVPN?
VPN ShieldFlow ships an update every 3 days, and BatVPN fortnightly. Most recently, VPN ShieldFlow was updated on October 24, 2026 and BatVPN on October 6, 2026.

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