# Betternet VPN vs Secure VPN Proxy

The clearest difference is monetization model: Betternet VPN at free with in-app purchases against Secure VPN Proxy's subscription. Betternet VPN also leads on ratings volume (238K vs 4.6K) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). Secure VPN Proxy's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 72%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Betternet VPN sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Secure VPN Proxy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.6 for Secure VPN Proxy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Betternet VPN has 238K ratings behind it against 4.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Betternet VPN's written reviews are positive against 85% of Secure VPN Proxy's.

Betternet VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, Secure VPN Proxy monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Betternet VPN | Secure VPN Proxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (238K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betternet-vpn-fast-secure-vpn/id946659216/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-vpn-proxy-fast-server/id1591542521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **238K** | 4.6K |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Betternet LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/453214294) | [AnHui XiaoLai Talent Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506582568) |

## What reviewers say

### Betternet VPN

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

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Productivity, #147 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


### Secure VPN Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-vpn-proxy-fast-server/id1591542521)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection with military-grade encryption. It offers fast speeds and access to global servers, allowing users to browse favorite apps and websites anonymously and securely. Enjoy unlimited bandwidth and protect your online privacy.

**Highlights:** Military-grade encryption, Fast VPN connection, Unlimited bandwidth, High-speed global servers, Access content worldwide, Protect privacy

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secure VPN Proxy - 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Secure VPN Proxy - 1 Month | $8.99 | per month |
| Secure VPN Proxy - 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High speed
- 🔒 Reliable and secure
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Works in restricted regions
- 🚀 Fast connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional disconnections
- 💰 Ads
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects frequently
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Unreliable connection in certain regions

**Requested features**

- More server locations
- Improved stability and reliability
- Reduced ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Betternet VPN free?

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

### Is Secure VPN Proxy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Betternet VPN or Secure VPN Proxy?

Secure VPN Proxy is rated higher. Betternet VPN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 238K ratings, while Secure VPN Proxy averages 4.6 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Betternet VPN or Secure VPN Proxy have ads?

Both Betternet VPN and Secure VPN Proxy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Betternet VPN or Secure VPN Proxy?

Betternet VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and Secure VPN Proxy monthly. Most recently, Betternet VPN was updated on September 27, 2026 and Secure VPN Proxy on September 26, 2026.

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