# Avast Secureline VPN Proxy vs VPN Snail

The clearest difference is monetization model: VPN Snail at free with in-app purchases against Avast Secureline VPN Proxy's subscription. VPN Snail also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Avast Secureline VPN Proxy's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 363) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Avast Secureline VPN Proxy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and VPN Snail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Avast Secureline VPN Proxy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avast Secureline VPN Proxy has 24K ratings behind it against 363, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 46% and 45% positive.

Avast Secureline VPN Proxy ships an update every 2 months, VPN Snail every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avast Secureline VPN Proxy | VPN Snail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avast-secureline-vpn-proxy/id793096595/reviews)** | [4.4 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-snail-proxy-service/id6461003622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 363 |
| Positive reviews | **46.3% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 486 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AVAST Software s.r.o](https://appshunter.io/developer/568017534) | [VPN Beaver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466226363) |

## What reviewers say

### Avast Secureline VPN Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avast-secureline-vpn-proxy/id793096595)

This app provides a fast and simple VPN service to enhance your online privacy and security. It encrypts your connection on public Wi-Fi, allows anonymous browsing, and lets you choose your virtual location from over 100 servers worldwide.

**Highlights:** Fast and reliable VPN service, One-button activation, Encrypts public Wi-Fi connections, Private and anonymous browsing, Choose from 100+ server locations, Automatic reconnection on network change

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Avast SecureLine VPN | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Mobile-Only Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Multi-Device Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Secureline VPN 1M Multi-Device | $7.99 | per month |
| Avast SecureLine VPN | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Mobile-Only Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Multi-Device Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Secureline VPN 1Y Multi-Device | $59.99 | per year |
| Secureline VPN 12M MultiDevice | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Secure browsing
- 🔒 Protects privacy
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Blocks internet access
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Incompatible with streaming services

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to VPN servers
- Charges for duplicate services
- Doesn't work on iPhone/iPad

**Requested features**

- Add support for more countries
- Improve auto-connect functionality
- Provide better customer support


### VPN Snail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-snail-proxy-service/id6461003622)

This app offers a fast and secure VPN connection to protect your online privacy. It allows you to hide your IP address, browse anonymously, and secure your connection on public Wi-Fi. Enjoy private internet access with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Fast VPN connection, Hide IP address, Anonymous browsing, High-speed servers, One-tap connect, Public Wi-Fi security

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium VPN service | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium VPN | $7.99 | per month |
| VPN Snail 1 Year | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Connects quickly
- 🚀 Good ping for gaming
- 👍 Developers are great people
- 🔒 Data is safe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disconnects frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work for long
- 🐛 Very slow
- 🐛 Nothing loads
- 🐛 Doesn't connect at all

**Reported bugs**

- Requires reconnection after less than an hour
- Constantly disconnects
- Sometimes doesn't connect at all
- Apps don't work
- Technical issues with downloads

**Requested features**

- Add more countries/regions
- Add more server locations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avast Secureline VPN Proxy free?

Avast Secureline VPN Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VPN Snail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Avast Secureline VPN Proxy or VPN Snail?

Avast Secureline VPN Proxy is rated higher. Avast Secureline VPN Proxy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while VPN Snail averages 4.4 from 363 ratings.

### Do Avast Secureline VPN Proxy or VPN Snail have ads?

Neither Avast Secureline VPN Proxy nor VPN Snail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Avast Secureline VPN Proxy or VPN Snail?

Avast Secureline VPN Proxy ships an update every 2 months, and VPN Snail every 5 weeks. Most recently, Avast Secureline VPN Proxy was updated on September 27, 2026 and VPN Snail on September 21, 2026.

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