# hide.me VPN vs VPN

The clearest difference is ads: hide.me VPN at none against VPN's shown. hide.me VPN also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 37%) and device support (5 vs 3). VPN's advantage is ratings volume (79K vs 7.3K). 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 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 hide.me VPN against 4.6 for VPN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN has 79K ratings behind it against 7.3K, 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 37% of VPN's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | hide.me VPN | VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideme-vpn/id953040671/reviews) | **[4.6 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-proxy-master/id1456731716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.3K | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [eVenture](https://appshunter.io/developer/953040670) | [Dream Downloader Infotech Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126686428) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-proxy-master/id1456731716)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection for your iPhone and iPad. It encrypts your network, shields you from online threats, and allows anonymous browsing with global server access. Enjoy faster speeds and unrestricted access to content.

**Highlights:** Unlimited VPN data, Global server locations, No registration required, Hide IP address, Faster connection speeds, Anonymous web browsing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VPN VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN VIP | $9.99 | per month |
| VPN VIP | $11.99 | per month |
| VPN VIP | $11.99 | per month |
| VPN VIP | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| VPN for iPhone | $49.99 | per year |
| VPN VIP | $71.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and useful
- 🔒 Secure and private browsing
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful for school/work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- ⚠️ Unreliable connection

**Reported bugs**

- Login/subscription issues
- Inconsistent performance
- Inability to unsubscribe

**Requested features**

- Add more server locations
- Improve stability and reliability
- Provide a free version with limited features
- Simplify subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hide.me VPN free?

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

### Is VPN free?

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

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

VPN is rated higher. hide.me VPN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while VPN averages 4.6 from 79K ratings.

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

VPN shows ads; hide.me VPN does not.

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

hide.me VPN ships an update every 2 months, and VPN every 2 months. Most recently, hide.me VPN was updated on October 15, 2026 and VPN on October 16, 2026.

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