# hide.me VPN vs VPN Secure Proxy

The clearest difference is ads: hide.me VPN at none against VPN Secure Proxy's shown. hide.me VPN also leads on device support (5 vs 3). VPN Secure Proxy's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 55%) and ratings volume (43K vs 8K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. hide.me VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and VPN Secure Proxy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 hide.me VPN against 4.5 for VPN Secure Proxy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN Secure Proxy has 43K ratings behind it against 8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of hide.me VPN's written reviews are positive against 71% of VPN Secure Proxy's.

hide.me VPN ships an update every 2 months, VPN Secure Proxy every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | hide.me VPN | VPN Secure Proxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideme-vpn/id953040671/reviews)** | [4.5 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-secure-proxy-ultravpn/id1053874290/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8K | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **71.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eVenture](https://appshunter.io/developer/953040670) | [Fast VPN Pro, S. DE R. L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693337853) |

## What reviewers say

### hide.me VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideme-vpn/id953040671)

Protect your internet connection on Wi-Fi and mobile networks with a single tap. This app assigns you a new IP address for enhanced privacy and security. A free plan is available for all users.

**Highlights:** Secure Wi-Fi and mobile connections, New IP address for privacy, Free VPN plan available, Quick and easy setup, Multihop Double VPN, Auto server selection, WireGuard and IPv6 support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hide.me Mobile | $9.99 | per month |
| hide.me Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| hide.me Mobile | $59.99 | per year |
| hide.me Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 🔒 Privacy-focused
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful free version
- 🌍 Works in restricted countries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disconnects randomly
- 🔍 Incorrect server locations
- ⚠️ Subscription issues
- 🔽 Slow speeds
- 🚫 Doesn't work with certain services

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Connectivity problems
- Billing and subscription errors

**Requested features**

- More server locations
- Streaming support
- Improved kill switch
- Better multi-device management


### VPN Secure Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-secure-proxy-ultravpn/id1053874290)

Secure your internet connection with a fast, unlimited VPN. Protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi with military-grade encryption and a strict zero-logs policy. Enjoy anonymous browsing and access global servers.

**Highlights:** Unlimited fast VPN server access, Military-grade encryption, Zero-logs policy, Connect up to 10 devices, Global server network, One-click connect, Free password manager and dark web scan

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hexatech Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| HexaTech Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Hexatech VPN | $11.99 | per month |
| Hexatech VPN | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly VPN Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Hexatech Premium 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| Hexatech VPN | $35.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 🔒 Reliable security and privacy
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for accessing blocked content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🔋 Slows down internet speed and drains battery
- 💰 Misleading free trial and subscription issues
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to WiFi after using the VPN
- App crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Improved customer support and communication
- Expanded device and platform compatibility
- More transparent subscription and cancellation options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hide.me VPN free?

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

### Is VPN Secure Proxy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, hide.me VPN or VPN Secure Proxy?

hide.me VPN is rated higher. hide.me VPN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while VPN Secure Proxy averages 4.5 from 43K ratings.

### Do hide.me VPN or VPN Secure Proxy have ads?

VPN Secure Proxy shows ads; hide.me VPN does not.

### Which is updated more often, hide.me VPN or VPN Secure Proxy?

hide.me VPN ships an update every 2 months, and VPN Secure Proxy every 6 weeks. Most recently, hide.me VPN was updated on October 26, 2026 and VPN Secure Proxy on October 26, 2026.

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