VPN ShieldFlow vs BatVPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- One-tap VPN connection
- Automatic optimal server selection
- Live traffic statistics
- Tracker protection
- Widgets and Apple Watch app
- Connection diagnostics
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
VPN ShieldFlow ships an update every 3 days, BatVPN fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VPN ShieldFlow | BatVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (21 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alfa-Razvitie, OOO | Bit Inc. |
Customer experience
VPN ShieldFlow
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In-app purchases
VPN ShieldFlow
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases









