# CoreGuard VPN vs Palomero Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Palomero Plus at 5.0 against CoreGuard VPN's 4.6. Palomero Plus also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). CoreGuard VPN's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (153 vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoreGuard VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days and Palomero Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Palomero Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoreGuard VPN has 153 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of CoreGuard VPN's written reviews are positive against 100% of Palomero Plus's.

CoreGuard VPN ships an update every 2 days, Palomero Plus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoreGuard VPN | Palomero Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coreguard-vpn-data-defense/id6779252215/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palomero-plus/id6789196311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PS Services Plus LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779252217) | [Palomar Vikingo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789196313) |

## What reviewers say

### CoreGuard VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coreguard-vpn-data-defense/id6779252215)

Enhance your online privacy and security with an encrypted VPN tunnel that hides your IP address and protects your traffic. Enjoy a seamless experience with a single-tap connection and built-in web protection against trackers and threats.

**Highlights:** Encrypted VPN tunnel, IP masking, Web Shield against trackers, One-tap connection, Protection on public Wi-Fi, Stable speeds

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $16.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Plan | $65.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Plan | $95.99 | per year |


### Palomero Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palomero-plus/id6789196311)

Manage your pigeon flock, track detailed capture records with photos and GPS, and build interactive family trees. Compete in real-time global and local rankings to showcase your achievements and build your legacy.

**Highlights:** Intelligent pigeon loft management, Detailed capture logs with photos, Interactive genealogical trees, Real-time global and local rankings, Public profiles and achievement sharing, Multi-language support (Spanish/English)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Plan | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoreGuard VPN free?

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

### Is Palomero Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CoreGuard VPN or Palomero Plus?

Palomero Plus is rated higher. CoreGuard VPN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Palomero Plus averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do CoreGuard VPN or Palomero Plus have ads?

Neither CoreGuard VPN nor Palomero Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoreGuard VPN or Palomero Plus?

CoreGuard VPN ships an update every 2 days, and Palomero Plus weekly. Most recently, CoreGuard VPN was updated on October 28, 2026 and Palomero Plus on October 21, 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.*