# VPN by Private Internet Access vs MySudo

VPN by Private Internet Access and MySudo both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of VPN by Private Internet Access's written reviews are positive against 50% of MySudo's. VPN by Private Internet Access also leads on ratings volume (150K vs 16K) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN by Private Internet Access sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and MySudo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.7 for VPN by Private Internet Access against 4.7 for MySudo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN by Private Internet Access has 150K ratings behind it against 16K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of VPN by Private Internet Access's written reviews are positive against 50% of MySudo's.

VPN by Private Internet Access ships an update every 10 days, MySudo every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN by Private Internet Access | MySudo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-by-private-internet-access/id955626407/reviews)** | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysudo-identity-protection/id1237892621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **150K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 50.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | #123 |
| Size | 62 MB | 505 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Private Internet Access, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445501786) | [Anonyome Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/982100371) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN by Private Internet Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-by-private-internet-access/id955626407)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Productivity, #127 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers robust online privacy and security with ultra-fast servers and a strict no-logs policy. It allows for ad and tracker blocking, secure streaming, and customizable VPN usage across multiple devices. Enjoy a risk-free trial and a money-back guarantee.

**Highlights:** Ultra-fast 10-Gbps servers, Independently audited no-logs policy, Built-in MACE ad/tracker blocker, Smart Kill Switch, Split Tunneling, Wireguard protocol for speed and security, Open-source apps

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month of VPN Service | $6.99 | per month |
| Month of VPN Service | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Month of VPN Service | $11.99 | per month |
| Year of VPN Service | $39.99 | per year |
| 12-month plan | $47.99 | per year |
| Year of VPN Service | $49.99 | per year |
| Month of VPN Service | $6.99 | one-time |
| Month of VPN Service | $9.99 | one-time |
| Year of VPN Service | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔌 Impacts internet connectivity
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect or stay connected
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Broken features after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved server selection and location information
- Automatic reconnection when network changes
- Better integration with other apps and services


### MySudo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysudo-identity-protection/id1237892621)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Create multiple private digital identities, each with a unique phone number, email, and virtual card. Securely communicate and browse the internet while protecting your personal information from spam and scams. Organize your online activities with separate identities for shopping, dating, and more.

**Highlights:** Digital identities (Sudos), Private phone numbers, Secure email, Encrypted chat and calls, Virtual payment cards, Private browser

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SudoGo Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| SudoPro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SudoMax Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| SudoGo Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| SudoPro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| SudoMax Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Number Reset | $0.99 | one-time |
| Link Bank Account | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid product
- 🔒 Exceptional privacy app
- 👍 Great private communications app
- 👍 Indispensable in 2023
- 👍 Awesome!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unusable
- 🐛 Frustrating to use
- 🐛 Broken web page links
- 🐛 Desktop app doesn't work
- 🐛 Worst scam app ever

**Reported bugs**

- Phone number can not receive verification codes
- Locked out no passcode reset
- No Canadian numbers
- Doesn't support Aus even though they state they do
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Search engines and offline video download
- Group messaging for non-Sudo numbers
- Cross compatibility in Apple Ecosystem
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN by Private Internet Access free?

VPN by Private Internet Access is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MySudo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VPN by Private Internet Access or MySudo?

VPN by Private Internet Access is rated higher. VPN by Private Internet Access averages 4.7 out of 5 from 150K ratings, while MySudo averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do VPN by Private Internet Access or MySudo have ads?

Neither VPN by Private Internet Access nor MySudo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VPN by Private Internet Access or MySudo?

VPN by Private Internet Access ships an update every 10 days, and MySudo every 3 weeks. Most recently, VPN by Private Internet Access was updated on October 29, 2026 and MySudo on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, VPN by Private Internet Access or MySudo?

VPN by Private Internet Access currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and MySudo at #123. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*