# OwnVPN vs CoreShield Security

The clearest difference is rating: CoreShield Security at 4.8 against OwnVPN's 2.7. OwnVPN's advantage is chart position (#134 vs unranked) and ratings volume (18 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OwnVPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and CoreShield Security sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CoreShield Security holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 4 respectively.

OwnVPN ships an update every 6 days, CoreShield Security every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OwnVPN | CoreShield Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ownvpn/id6803554471/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coreshield-security/id6807889040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [S.T. MOSTRA MEZE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803554653) | [Prime Narek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807889282) |

## What reviewers say

### OwnVPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ownvpn/id6803554471)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides a fast, secure, and encrypted VPN connection to protect your online privacy and ensure safe browsing, especially on public Wi-Fi. It offers a simple one-tap connection and reliable servers for a smooth internet experience.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure VPN connection, Strong data encryption, Public Wi-Fi privacy, One-tap connection, Reliable servers, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plus | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Annual | $79.99 | per year |


### CoreShield Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coreshield-security/id6807889040)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly 3-day Free Trial | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OwnVPN free?

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

### Is CoreShield Security free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OwnVPN or CoreShield Security?

CoreShield Security is rated higher. OwnVPN averages 2.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while CoreShield Security averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do OwnVPN or CoreShield Security have ads?

Neither OwnVPN nor CoreShield Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OwnVPN or CoreShield Security?

OwnVPN ships an update every 6 days, and CoreShield Security every 10 days. Most recently, OwnVPN was updated on November 13, 2026 and CoreShield Security on November 13, 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.*