# hide.me VPN vs FlowShift

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowShift at none against hide.me VPN's 4. FlowShift also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). hide.me VPN's advantage is ratings volume (8.1K vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. hide.me VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. FlowShift asks for nothing beyond the download.

FlowShift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: hide.me VPN has 8.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | hide.me VPN | FlowShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideme-vpn/id953040671/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowshift/id6783604146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 110 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eVenture](https://appshunter.io/developer/953040670) | [Ctrl Alt Succeed LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783604148) |

## 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


### FlowShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowshift/id6783604146)

This minimalist app provides instrumental soundtracks designed to enhance concentration for deep work, study, and writing. Choose from various focus modes and enjoy a distraction-free listening experience with a clean interface and background playback.

**Highlights:** Focus sessions for various modes, AI-generated instrumental music, Minimalist black-and-white interface, Background audio playback, Lock screen controls, Multiple sign-in options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hide.me VPN free?

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

### Is FlowShift free?

FlowShift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

FlowShift is rated higher. hide.me VPN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while FlowShift averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither hide.me VPN nor FlowShift 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.*