# Muster vs Messenger VPN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Muster at 100% against Messenger VPN's 32%. Muster also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Messenger VPN's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 39) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Muster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Messenger VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Muster holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Messenger VPN has 3.6K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Muster's written reviews are positive against 32% of Messenger VPN's.

Muster ships an update every 2 months, Messenger VPN every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Muster | Messenger VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muster/id875311873/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger-vpn-private-chat/id1404922565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 32.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 420 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stalefish Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/304318515) | [VPN LLC US](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308745207) |

## What reviewers say

### Muster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muster/id875311873)

Easily plan informal get-togethers with friends. Quickly create events, invite attendees, and track responses without needing emails or social media logins. Share photos, videos, and get weather updates for your gatherings.

**Highlights:** Quick event creation, Attendance tracking, Invitee groups, Event messaging, Photo and video sharing, Weather forecasts, In-app messaging integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Premium Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### Messenger VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger-vpn-private-chat/id1404922565)

Enhance your messaging experience with robust security and privacy. This app integrates a VPN service to encrypt your communications and protect your data while using familiar messaging features. Enjoy secure calls, texts, and media sharing with an added layer of anonymity.

**Highlights:** Enhanced messaging security, Integrated VPN service, Private texting and calling, Secure media sharing, Anonymity and IP hiding, Global server network access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $74.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues
- 🔌 Connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work after last update
- Crashes when playing videos or accessing settings
- VPN not working properly

**Requested features**

- Update to latest Telegram version
- Optimize for iPhone X
- Add more VPN locations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Muster free?

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

### Is Messenger VPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Muster or Messenger VPN?

Muster is rated higher. Muster averages 4.9 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Messenger VPN averages 4.5 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Muster or Messenger VPN have ads?

Neither Muster nor Messenger VPN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Muster or Messenger VPN?

Muster ships an update every 2 months, and Messenger VPN every 5 months. Most recently, Muster was updated on October 26, 2026 and Messenger VPN on October 26, 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.*