Comparison

HX vs Streisand

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

Head to head
About

HX

Features
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The HX-GSM900 Alarm and monitoring station has 24 alarm zones and a host of other features and functions to facilitate a fully comprehensive home security package. The alarm system has 16 wireless and 8 hard wired zones of which can all support up to 5 detectors per zone;These zones can also be further classified into their own alarm status modes. The arming and disarming of the alarm system can be set by th main control keypad、remote control or the automatic timed arming and disarming function with a programmable choice of time delay to allow exit and entry.

About

Streisand

This application provides a flexible client for managing proxy servers with a user-friendly interface. It supports a wide range of protocols and offers advanced features like rule-based setup and custom DNS. Your network activity data remains private on your device.

Highlights
  • Rule-based proxy setup
  • Compatibility with various protocols
  • Custom DNS support
  • VLESS (Reality)
  • VMess
  • Trojan
  • Shadowsocks
Features
Currently charting
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Streisand is an app that helps you use proxy servers. It has a user-friendly interface and useful features. Key features: 1. Rule-based Proxy Setup. 2. Compatibility with Various Protocols. 3. Custom DNS Support. Supported Protocols: - VLESS(Reality) - VMess - Trojan - Shadowsocks - Socks - SSH - Hysteria(V2) - TUIC - Wireguard This app doesn't collect your network activity data. All your data stays on your device and is never uploaded to our server. Please note that this application does not offer VPN services for sale. You need to create or purchase your own servers. Also, make sure to follow local laws while using this app. Terms of Services: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://streisand.pages.dev/privacy-policy

Screenshots

HX3 screens
Streisand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Streisand at #190 against HX's unranked. HX's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HX ships an update every 3 weeks, Streisand every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
HX versus Streisand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHXStreisand
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—54.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#190 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiamen Yipai Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.ARCADIA ODYSSEY INC.

Bugs and requests

HX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Streisand

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incompatibility with iOS 17
  • Inability to edit local profiles after first edit
  • Notification issues (blocking app notifications)
  • Connectivity problems with certain apps (Instagram, WhatsApp)
  • Sudden disconnections and inability to reconnect

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add auto-selection of best configuration based on ping
  • Implement auto-connect and auto-reconnect functionality
  • Allow manual addition of websites for routing
  • Add option to disable STUN to prevent IP leaks
  • Enhance DNS handling for better performance
Show 4 more
  • Implement URL scheme for easy VPN control
  • Add UDPGW support for SSH connections
  • Provide subscription link import via QR code
  • Improve subscription management (refresh, delete, etc.)

In-app purchases

None

HX

No in-app purchases

None

Streisand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HX free?
HX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Streisand free?
Streisand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HX or Streisand have ads?
Neither HX nor Streisand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HX or Streisand?
HX ships an update every 3 weeks, and Streisand every 2 weeks. Most recently, HX was updated on October 26, 2026 and Streisand on October 30, 2026.

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