# Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy vs Oriole

The clearest difference is monetization model: Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy at free with in-app purchases against Oriole's subscription. Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 221) and review sentiment (57% vs 43%). Oriole's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Oriole sells 5 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 — 4.6 for Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy against 4.6 for Oriole. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy has 16K ratings behind it against 221, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy's written reviews are positive against 43% of Oriole's.

Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy ships an update every 2 months, Oriole weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy | Oriole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-vpn-secure-hotspot-proxy/id991744383/reviews) | [4.6 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oriole-network-proxy/id1245170216/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 221 |
| Positive reviews | **57.3% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 96 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TouchVPN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092366242) | [磊 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201234070) |

## What reviewers say

### Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-vpn-secure-hotspot-proxy/id991744383)

This app provides a fast, unlimited, and secure VPN service to protect your online privacy and grant access to geo-restricted content. It offers military-grade encryption and hides your IP address from ISPs and trackers.

**Highlights:** Unlimited bandwidth and data, Ultra-fast connection speeds, One-touch connection, Military-grade data encryption, IP address masking for anonymity, Access to geo-restricted content, Support for up to 5 devices per user

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Year subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Helps bypass restrictions
- 💡 Useful for watching restricted content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full features
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly disconnects
- Doesn't work in certain regions
- Causes Wi-Fi issues

**Requested features**

- More server location options
- Ability to bypass Netflix restrictions
- Improved stability and reliability


### Oriole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oriole-network-proxy/id1245170216)

This utility app provides secure network proxying using Shadowsocks, HTTP(S), and Socks5 protocols. It helps protect user data by routing traffic through a trusted server. Offers monthly and yearly premium subscriptions for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Shadowsocks proxy, HTTP(S) proxy, Socks5 proxy, Secure data protection, Trusted server routing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium a month | $1.99 | per month |
| Three day free trial | $1.99 | per month |
| Season with three day trial | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium a year | $13.99 | per year |
| Oriole Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy free?

Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Oriole free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy or Oriole?

Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy and Oriole are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16K and 221 ratings respectively.

### Do Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy or Oriole have ads?

Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy shows ads; Oriole does not.

### Which is updated more often, Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy or Oriole?

Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy ships an update every 2 months, and Oriole weekly. Most recently, Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy was updated on September 25, 2026 and Oriole on September 24, 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.*