Comparison

VPN Client Communicator vs SSTP Connect

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

Head to head
About

VPN Client Communicator

Features
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VPN CC (Client Communicator) mobile is a mobile application capable of making smartphones and tablets interact with VPN networks based on SENECA connectivity server LET'S technology embedded. Integrating OpenVPN connectivity instructions, this application simplifies and automates the exchange of certificates in order to access the VPN BOX server and related networks. VPN CC mobile, working together with OpenVPN app (mandatory), provides with an intuitive interface the same functionality of the Windows PC version (VPN Client Communicator): - Access to VPN network with the same Desktop credentials - Status check of all SENECA devices (Routers/CPUs Z-PASS Series LET'S technology embedded) - Manage customizable commands for individual devices (i.e. opening links to webpages/webservers or launching supervision apps) - "ON demand" connection mode supported for technical assistance (Point-to-Point connections) - "Always ON" connection mode supported for supervision (single LAN connections) With this application you can monitor and interact on the move on your plants with your mobile device as if you were on your workstation in the office. For more information about SENECA LET'S technology connecting/operating modes please visit www.seneca.it/lets

About

SSTP Connect

This app acts as a VPN client supporting SSTP and SoftEther VPN protocols. It offers a simple, private, and secure connection experience using native iOS libraries. Easily import and export connection settings for various server platforms.

Highlights
  • SSTP and SoftEther VPN protocol support
  • Native iOS libraries for core functions
  • No ads or analytics
  • Password and certificate authentication
  • IPv6 connection support
  • Easy import/export of connection settings
  • Static route configuration
Features
Currently charting
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SSTP Connect is a VPN client that supports these protocols: - SSTP (MS-SSTP) - SoftEther VPN This is only a VPN client. No VPN service is included. You need to specify the server you are connecting to. • Native Only iOS native libraries are used in the core function, including the TLS stack. No OpenSSL. Connections are saved natively so that you can start a connection from the system settings. • Simple VPN clients ought to be small and simple. No ads, analytics or other 3rd-party SDK are included. • Privacy No data is collected from you. Connection log only exists in the memory and is never saved to the device. • Complete Support all password and certificate-based authentications available in Windows 11. Support authenticating by password and certificate at the same time with TEAP (EAP chaining). Protocol details below. • Security Passwords and certificates are stored in the iOS keychain. SSTP Connect never saves them locally for convenience. • IPv6 Ready Support both IPv6 connections and stateless IPv6 configuration in the VPN tunnels. (DHCPv6 not supported) • More than TCP Support NAT traversal (NAT-T) and UDP acceleration just like the official SoftEther client. • Easy Import and Export Not only from SSTP Connect, reading connection settings from SoftEther Client Manager is also a piece of cake. • Routing Accept static routes pushed from the server or add your own entries. SSTP Authentication Methods - PEAP - EAP-TTLS - TEAP (EAP chaining) - EAP-TLS - EAP-MSCHAPv2 - MSCHAPv2 - CHAP - PAP SoftEther Authentication Methods - Password - RADIUS / NT Domain Password - Certificate - Anonymous Supported Server Platforms • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and later • Microsoft Azure P2S VPN • MikroTik RouterOS* • SoftEther VPN Server • VPN Azure * Servers configured without certificates are not supported. SSTP Connect is a third-party implementation based on Microsoft Open Specifications and SoftEther VPN source code. We do not have any affiliation with either Microsoft Corporation or SoftEther Corporation.

Screenshots

VPN Client Communicator4 screens
SSTP Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VPN Client Communicator at Free against SSTP Connect's $2.99. VPN Client Communicator also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). SSTP Connect's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). On ads, 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

VPN Client Communicator is free to download; SSTP Connect costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VPN Client Communicator ships an update every 6 weeks, SSTP Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
VPN Client Communicator versus SSTP Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVPN Client CommunicatorSSTP Connect
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—82.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#92 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeneca S.r.l.Domosekai Limited

Bugs and requests

VPN Client Communicator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SSTP Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Softether protocol not working after updates
  • Crashes and freezes when editing/adding profiles
  • Compatibility issues with older iOS devices
  • Safari issues after disconnecting from VPN
  • Connection failures with 'not a valid SSTP server' error

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add support for more VPN protocols (PPTP, QUIC, etc.)
  • Improve TLS 1.3 support
  • Add option to disable TLS 1.2
  • Implement unlimited reconnect attempts
  • Add widget for quick on/off connection
Show 2 more
  • Support for self-signed client certificates
  • Improve SNI support for censorship bypass

In-app purchases

None

VPN Client Communicator

No in-app purchases

None

SSTP Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VPN Client Communicator free?
VPN Client Communicator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSTP Connect free?
SSTP Connect costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do VPN Client Communicator or SSTP Connect have ads?
Neither VPN Client Communicator nor SSTP Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VPN Client Communicator or SSTP Connect?
VPN Client Communicator ships an update every 6 weeks, and SSTP Connect fortnightly. Most recently, VPN Client Communicator was updated on September 11, 2026 and SSTP Connect on October 1, 2026.

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