# Sylaps vs ProtectVPN

The clearest difference is rating: Sylaps at 5.0 against ProtectVPN's 3.8. Sylaps also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 48%) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). ProtectVPN's advantage is ratings volume (205 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProtectVPN sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Sylaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sylaps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProtectVPN has 205 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Sylaps's written reviews are positive against 48% of ProtectVPN's.

Sylaps ships an update every 3 months, ProtectVPN every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sylaps | ProtectVPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylaps/id954016392/reviews)** | [3.8 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectvpn-fast-and-safe/id1378005448/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **205** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sylaps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154227192) | [Gosenville Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840714421) |

## What reviewers say

### Sylaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylaps/id954016392)

Connect instantly with anyone through a simple link, no installations or complex codes needed. Seamlessly communicate via video, audio, chat, and file sharing with enterprise-grade security and high-quality streams. Available across all platforms for effortless collaboration.

**Highlights:** Link-based meeting invites, Cross-network contact access, Video and audio calls, Chat and file sharing, Enterprise-grade security, Cross-platform support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ProtectVPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectvpn-fast-and-safe/id1378005448)

This app provides a secure and fast internet connection using updated VPN protocols. It offers unlimited usage, a no-logs policy for privacy, and 24/7 live support. Users can explore free locations and benefit from a 7-day free trial of premium servers.

**Highlights:** Unlimited usage, Super-fast servers, No logs kept, Updated VPN protocols, 24/7 live support, Free locations

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly VPN | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly VPN | $24.99 | per month |
| 3 Months VPN | $49.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fast and easy to use
- 🚀 Super fast speed
- 🔒 Good protection
- 👍 Best VPN for School WiFi
- 👍 Good product looks ok so far

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Charged immediately for free trial
- 💸 Predatory billing practices
- 💸 Scam, took money
- 💸 False advertising of free trial
- 💸 No customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App makes iPhone unable to uninstall apps
- App acts like a virus on your device
- No way to contact support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sylaps free?

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

### Is ProtectVPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sylaps or ProtectVPN?

Sylaps is rated higher. Sylaps averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ProtectVPN averages 3.8 from 205 ratings.

### Do Sylaps or ProtectVPN have ads?

Neither Sylaps nor ProtectVPN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sylaps or ProtectVPN?

Sylaps ships an update every 3 months, and ProtectVPN every 4 months. Most recently, Sylaps was updated on October 24, 2026 and ProtectVPN on October 29, 2026.

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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.*