# Betternet VPN vs Authenticator+ App

The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator+ App at none against Betternet VPN's shown. Betternet VPN's advantage is ratings volume (238K vs 3K) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Betternet VPN sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Authenticator+ App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Betternet VPN against 4.5 for Authenticator+ App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Betternet VPN has 238K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Betternet VPN's written reviews are positive against 69% of Authenticator+ App's.

Betternet VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, Authenticator+ App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Betternet VPN | Authenticator+ App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (238K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betternet-vpn-fast-secure-vpn/id946659216/reviews)** | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-plus-app/id1521490855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **238K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 69.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Betternet LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/453214294) | [Engin LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521839502) |

## What reviewers say

### Betternet VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betternet-vpn-fast-secure-vpn/id946659216)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Grossing · Productivity, #128 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides a fast and secure VPN connection for enhanced online privacy and security on your iOS devices. It offers both free and premium plans with access to numerous servers worldwide, allowing you to bypass geo-restrictions and protect your data.

**Highlights:** Super fast VPN protection, Enhanced privacy and security, Access to 1800+ servers worldwide, Bypass geo-restrictions, Unlimited free VPN data, One-tap connect, Ad-free premium experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Betternet | $4.99 | per month |
| Betternet Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Betternet Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Betternet Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Betternet Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Betternet Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly VPN Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Betternet Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Betternet Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Betternet Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Betternet | $29.99 | per year |
| Betternet Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Betternet Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Betternet Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Betternet Premium | $71.99 | per year |
| Betternet Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Betternet Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Betternet Premium | $95.99 | per year |
| Betternet Premium | $95.99 | per year |
| Betternet Premium | $95.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Useful for bypassing restrictions
- 🎉 Great for traveling and accessing content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 💸 Misleading free trial
- 🤖 Aggressive advertising
- 🤔 Unclear pricing and subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Compatibility issues with certain networks
- Inability to select preferred server locations

**Requested features**

- More server location options
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better customer support
- Clearer free vs. paid feature differences


### Authenticator+ App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-plus-app/id1521490855)

This app provides an unlimited proxy and ad blocker for Safari, enhancing your browsing experience. It also offers a VPN manager with numerous servers and a data manager to track Wi-Fi and cellular data usage.

**Highlights:** Ad blocking for Safari, Unlimited proxy access, VPN server manager, Wi-Fi and cellular data usage tracking, Subscription management

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly 3 Days FREE | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Package | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good service
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 💡 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 💰 Premium subscription issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More free features
- Improved subscription model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Betternet VPN free?

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

### Is Authenticator+ App free?

Authenticator+ App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Betternet VPN or Authenticator+ App?

Betternet VPN is rated higher. Betternet VPN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 238K ratings, while Authenticator+ App averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.

### Do Betternet VPN or Authenticator+ App have ads?

Betternet VPN shows ads; Authenticator+ App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Betternet VPN or Authenticator+ App?

Betternet VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator+ App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Betternet VPN was updated on October 28, 2026 and Authenticator+ App on October 27, 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.*