Comparison

Potatso vs Streisand

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

Head to head
About

Potatso

This powerful network tool enhances your mobile experience by creating a clean network environment. It supports various proxy protocols and offers smart routing rules to optimize data usage and speed, making it suitable for both new and experienced users.

Highlights
  • Supports Shadowsocks, ShadowsocksR, Socks, HTTP(s) proxy
  • Seamless background operation
  • Works on cellular data and Wi-Fi
  • Custom DNS support
  • Smart routing rules for Chinese users
  • QR code, URI, and manual input for proxies
Features
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Potatso is a powerful network tool designed to create a clean network environment and enhance your mobile experience, friendly for both beginners and professional users. Potatso now supports Shadowsocks, ShadowsocksR, Socks, HTTP(s) proxy protocols. You can use proxies you've set up yourself or purchased from any service provider. Providing you with a Shadowrocket-like network experience. The built-in smart routing rules effectively help Chinese users reduce server data consumption and speed up access to domestic websites. === Features === - Custom proxy supports Shadowsocks (SS), ShadowsocksR (SSR), Socks, HTTP(s) (supports QR code, URI, manual input) - Runs quietly in the background without interruption, bringing you a truly seamless experience - Supports both mobile cellular data and Wi-Fi - Supports custom DNS - Built-in smart routing rules for Chinese users === Privacy === We respect your privacy and will not upload or share your private data with any third parties === Terms === By using the app, you agree to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ === Feedback === Please send email to hi@potatso.com

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
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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

Potatso3 screens
Streisand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Streisand at none against Potatso's 1. Streisand also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Potatso sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Streisand asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Potatso against 4.4 for Streisand. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.1K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Potatso's written reviews are positive against 55% of Streisand's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Potatso ships an update fortnightly, Streisand every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Potatso versus Streisand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotatsoStreisand
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.1K ratings)4.4 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews — better54.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6.1K — better2.1K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPotatso Lab LTDARCADIA ODYSSEY INC.

Customer experience

Potatso

All ratings6,051 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews476 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative32.1%

Streisand

All ratings2,055 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews310 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative31.6%

User reviews

Potatso

From 6.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient and stable
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure connection
  • 💰 Free to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional disconnections
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with iOS 15
  • 📈 Lacks speed/latency testing
  • 🗑️ Difficult to delete proxies

Streisand

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth, fast, and user-friendly
  • 👍 Great UI and intuitive design
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 🔥 Cutting-edge protocols and features
  • 💯 Reliable and stable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📢 Disruptive ads
  • 🤔 Confusing UI elements (start/stop buttons)
  • 🔍 Latency test not working on custom configs

Bugs and requests

Potatso

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription links not working
  • Smart routing mode causing issues
  • Frequent disconnections on cellular network

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for V2Ray protocol
  • Implement a 'delete all proxies' feature
  • Introduce a speed/latency test option
  • Provide macOS version

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

1 purchases

Potatso

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Ad-Free Experience$5.991 Year
None

Streisand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Potatso free?
Potatso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Streisand free?
Streisand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Potatso or Streisand?
Potatso and Streisand are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.1K and 2.1K ratings respectively.
Do Potatso or Streisand have ads?
Potatso shows ads; Streisand does not.
Which is updated more often, Potatso or Streisand?
Potatso ships an update fortnightly, and Streisand every 2 weeks. Most recently, Potatso was updated on September 22, 2026 and Streisand on September 22, 2026.

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