# hide.me VPN vs EventThread

The clearest difference is device support: hide.me VPN at 5 against EventThread's 2. hide.me VPN also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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 EventThread sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | hide.me VPN | EventThread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideme-vpn/id953040671/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eVenture](https://appshunter.io/developer/953040670) | [NATHANIEL J MOREHOUSE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889388056) |

## 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


### EventThread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventthread/id6768165934)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hide.me VPN free?

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

### Is EventThread free?

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

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

Neither hide.me VPN nor EventThread shows ads.

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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.*