Comparison

Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy vs Cipher

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy

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
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The Fast VPN with unlimited bandwidth, unlimited data… all with blazing fast speeds! No more buffering, throttling from your Internet Service Provider, or proxy errors with our TouchVPN service. TouchVPN Key Features: • Unlimited VPN: No session, speed, data, or bandwidth limitations. • Ultra Fast VPN: Blazing fast speeds with no ISP throttling or buffering! • Free VPN: Free VPN or upgrade to a premium, ad-free VPN subscription. • Easy Set-Up: Open the world with just one touch of the “Connect” button. • Secure VPN: Strong SSL encryption will keep you anonymous. TouchVPN Key Benefits: • Data Encryption: TouchVPN uses cutting-edge military-grade security and 256-bit AES encryption to ensure your data is protected. • Online Anonymity and Hidden IP: TouchVPN hides your IP address, activity, and location from all websites and online services to ensure your anonymity and protect your privacy. TouchVPN never tracks, logs, or stores your personally identifiable information or your IP address. • Access to Online Content: TouchVPN blocks third-party tracking to give you unrestricted access to any site or service that may be censored or blocked according to geolocation or online activity. With TouchVPN, you can: Protect Your Data from Hackers When you connect to a public WiFi Hotspot, a hacker can access your personal information. TouchVPN encrypts your data and provides military-grade security for the best protection on public hotspot connections. Surf the Web, Stay Anonymous Avoid being snooped by your ISP and prevent websites from ad tracking and targeting. TouchVPN changes your IP address so your online identity is anonymous. Access Any Website in Any Country Bypass geo-restrictions to unblock any website. Evade firewalls to unblock Facebook, watch Youtube, and circumvent VOIP limitations. Additional TouchVPN Features: • Up to 5 unique users with up to 5 device connections each. • Available for Mac, iOS, and many other platforms • Over 5900 servers in 90+ countries. • 24/7 live chat and email support from our Customer Service team. ------------- What is a VPN? A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, is a high-tech camouflage for your online presence. VPNs hide your identity, secure your data, and prevent third-party tracking to keep you safe from hackers and identity thieves and give you access to restricted content. Why use a VPN? Using a VPN hides your IP address, location, and online activity from ISPs and third-party tracking to give you unrestricted access and protect your online privacy better than proxy services. VPNs help prevent identity theft and data hacks by keeping your identity and sensitive information safe from hackers and online fraudsters. VPN vs. Proxy: Though VPN services and proxy services conceal user identity by rerouting internet traffic. a VPN service like TouchVPN encrypts all traffic and is compatible with all internet-based services. -------------- Subscription: Choose between annual and monthly plans for our free VPN service or our ad-free premium VPN service. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and identify the renewal cost. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Legal: Privacy Policy: https://www.pango.co/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://touchvpn.net/terms-TouchVPN

About

Cipher

Features
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Cipher is a voice and text AI assistant for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Ask a question, get a short, direct answer. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Ask by voice or by typing: dictate on your wrist or your phone, or type in the chat. - Get answers that use current information from the web. - Ask about what is around you. If you allow location access, Cipher can answer "closest..." and "near me" questions. - Pick up where you left off. Saved conversations stay on your device. - One plan covers your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, and the Apple Watch app works on cellular without your phone nearby. YOUR PRIVACY Cipher asks for your permission before anything is sent. Your questions, voice recordings and, only if you allow it, your location are sent to a third-party AI service to produce answers. You can withdraw permission or delete your chat history at any time in AI & Privacy. No account or sign-in is needed. AI answers can be wrong. Cipher declines to give medical advice and points you to a healthcare professional; do not rely on it for medical, legal, financial or emergency decisions. PLANS - Free: 2 requests to try Cipher. - Weekly subscription: auto-renews every week until cancelled; includes up to 300 AI requests per month. - Lifetime: one-time purchase, no renewal; includes up to 300 AI requests per month. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.aurorapps.com/privacy/c0dex

Screenshots

Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy4 screens
Cipher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cipher at none against Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy's shown. Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Cipher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy ships an update every 2 months, Cipher every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy versus Cipher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouch VPN Secure Hotspot ProxyCipher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings16K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTouchVPNDaniel Steel

Bugs and requests

Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • More server location options
  • Ability to bypass Netflix restrictions
  • Improved stability and reliability

Cipher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month subscription7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Premium Subscription$12.991 Month
  • 1 Year subscription1 Month trial$79.991 Year
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  • 1 Year Premium Subscription$79.991 Year
2 purchases

Cipher

Subscriptions1
  • Cipher Full Access$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • Cipher Full Access (Lifetime)$29.99

Questions

Is Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy free?
Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cipher free?
Cipher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy or Cipher have ads?
Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy shows ads; Cipher does not.
Which is updated more often, Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy or Cipher?
Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy ships an update every 2 months, and Cipher every 14 months. Most recently, Touch VPN Secure Hotspot Proxy was updated on November 13, 2026 and Cipher on October 30, 2026.

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