# VPN vs CoolGuard

The clearest difference is rating: CoolGuard at 4.7 against VPN's 1.8. CoolGuard also leads on ads (none vs shown). VPN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (79 vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoolGuard sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

CoolGuard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN has 79 ratings behind it against 3, 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 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN | CoolGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-whale-plus-v2box-ify/id6777946673/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coolguard/id6801791826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRIMROSE TECH LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562818071) | [Norbert Pentek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884922906) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-whale-plus-v2box-ify/id6777946673)

This application offers a straightforward method to establish a VPN connection with a single tap. It features multiple server locations, a clean interface, and connection status display for ease of use.

**Highlights:** Single-tap connection, Multiple server locations, Intuitive interface, Connection status display, Favorite server management, Connection history

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CoolGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coolguard/id6801791826)

This app monitors your phone's temperature, providing real-time heat levels and alerts to prevent performance issues and battery aging. It also functions as a customizable night clock with alarms and displays local weather information.

**Highlights:** Live heat level monitoring, Heat trend and log with map, Customizable alerts and cooling tips, Night clock with sleep mode, Multiple alarms with system integration, Outdoor weather display, Lock screen and Dynamic Island widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN free?

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

### Is CoolGuard free?

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

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

CoolGuard is rated higher. VPN averages 1.8 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while CoolGuard averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do VPN or CoolGuard have ads?

VPN shows ads; CoolGuard does not.

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

VPN ships an update weekly, and CoolGuard weekly. Most recently, VPN was updated on October 25, 2026 and CoolGuard on October 23, 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.*