# Global VPN vs PCS

The clearest difference is monetization model: Global VPN at free with in-app purchases against PCS's subscription. Global VPN also leads on ratings volume (118 vs 1). PCS's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Global VPN sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PCS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PCS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Global VPN has 118 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Global VPN | PCS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-vpn/id751160885/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcs-personal-computing-expert/id1459844302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 104 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Portable Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/377800228) | [Digitalfield Investment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319649205) |

## What reviewers say

### Global VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-vpn/id751160885)

Secure and speed up your internet connection by rerouting your traffic through servers in over 70 countries. Access global content with high-speed routes and encrypted data protection. Offers a free 7-day trial.

**Highlights:** Servers in 70+ countries, Secures and speeds internet connection, Reroutes traffic globally, High-speed Asia to US/UK routes, Encrypted data protection, Unmetered bandwidth

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VPN Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| VPN Subscription | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| VPN Subscription | $42.99 | per year |
| New Account with Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| 7 Day Subscription | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month subscription | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month Subscription | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Subscription | $42.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast connections
- 🌍 Good selection of countries/servers
- ✅ Works great
- 🔌 Easy to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive after trial
- 🐌 Slow internet/wifi
- ❌ Doesn't work / stops working
- 📉 Connection issues / disconnects
- 💳 Paid for it and it stopped working

**Reported bugs**

- Wifi becomes slow
- Mobile internet becomes slow
- Netflix not working
- Flickering screen
- Freezes

**Requested features**

- Delete purchase history
- Add Antarctica node


### PCS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcs-personal-computing-expert/id1459844302)

Set up your own private cloud server to sync documents and media. Share files with friends and host your own web pages. This service requires a paid subscription to use.

**Highlights:** Cloud server setup, Document and media syncing, File sharing, Web page hosting, Subscription management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PCS 1 month basic subscription | $5.49 | per month |
| PCS 3 months subscription | $14.49 | per 3 months |
| PCS 1 month excl subscription | $14.49 | per month |
| PCS 6 months subscription | $25.99 | per 6 months |
| PCS 3 months excl subscription | $38.99 | per 3 months |
| PCS 1 year basic subscription | $45.99 | per year |
| PCS 6 months excl subscription | $72.99 | per 6 months |
| PCS 1 year excl subscription | $139.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Global VPN free?

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

### Is PCS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Global VPN or PCS?

PCS is rated higher. Global VPN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while PCS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Global VPN or PCS have ads?

Neither Global VPN nor PCS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Global VPN or PCS?

Global VPN ships an update every 7 months, and PCS every 7 months. Most recently, Global VPN was updated on September 19, 2026 and PCS on June 19, 2026.

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