Comparison

FastVPN vs Curead

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

Head to head
About

FastVPN

Enhance your online security and privacy with a VPN service that offers ultra-fast servers and military-grade encryption. Browse anonymously, protect your data on public Wi-Fi, and enjoy unlimited bandwidth across all your iOS devices. A free trial is available.

Highlights
  • Military-grade internet security
  • Anonymous online browsing
  • Ultra-fast servers
  • Unlimited bandwidth
  • No-logs guarantee
  • Next-gen VPN protocols
  • 24/7 customer service
Features
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Get the best security and privacy app for your iOS devices. With FastVPN, you can browse anonymously online. ONE MONTH VPN FREE TRIAL Try FastVPN for free on all your iOS devices. ULTRA-FAST SERVERS Access your favorite content and apps with unlimited bandwidth on any network. Connect to 1,000 VPN servers in 50+ locations. MILITARY-GRADE INTERNET SECURITY No third parties can access your data with FastVPN as your connection is secure, even on vulnerable public Wi-Fi hotspots. BROWSE ANONYMOUSLY ONLINE Stop hackers tracking your online activities by hiding your IP address with our virtual private network. NO-LOGS GUARANTEE We won't track what you search for on your iOS devices with our strict no-log policy. UNLIMITED BANDWIDTH Protect all your iOS devices in one swoop and free yourself of restrictive data caps. NEXT-GEN VPN PROTOCOLS The IKEv2 security protocol and Always-on will automatically protect your iOS devices at all times. EASY VPN SETUP Downloading the FastVPN app for your iOS devices is easy, simple, and will only take a few taps. 24/7 CUSTOMER SERVICE Our friendly customer service team will discuss any VPN questions you may have. Automatic renewal: • FastVPN is a paid service, so you'll need a subscription to get started (of course with a trial period). • The payment will be charged to your account at confirmation of purchase (or at the end of your trial period). • The subscription renews automatically unless the auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of your selected subscription. • You can turn the auto-renewal off by going to your Account Settings. • The current subscription cannot be canceled. • You can read FastVPN's terms of service and privacy policy here: https://www.namecheap.com/legal/

About

Curead

Features
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Introducing Curead – Your Ultimate Newsletter Companion! Drowning in newsletters? Say goodbye to email overload and hello to streamlined content curation with Curead! Our innovative app transforms the way you interact with your favorite email-based newsletters, ensuring you never miss out on the articles that matter most to you. Why Curead? Effortless Organization: Dive into a clutter-free feed where your newsletter content is not just collected, but intelligently organized for your convenience. Never Miss a Beat: With Curead, every article from your subscribed newsletters is at your fingertips. Gone are the days of sifting through emails to find that one article you wanted to read. Maximize Your Reading: Unleash the full potential of your newsletters. No more skimming through 10 articles in one go; consume content at your pace, ensuring you get the most out of every piece. Features That Set Us Apart: Seamless Subscription Management: Subscribe and manage your newsletter preferences all in one place. Our app does the heavy lifting, so you don't have to. Smart Article Retrieval: Our technology extracts articles from received emails, delivering them directly to a dedicated feed. Easy access means you're always just a tap away from quality content. Read on Your Terms: With Curead, you decide when and what to read. Our intuitive interface makes finding and enjoying content simpler than ever. Join the Curead Community Today! Elevate your reading experience and discover why Curead is the must-have app for newsletter enthusiasts everywhere. Don't let valuable content slip through the cracks. Download Curead now and transform your newsletter chaos into a curated collection of knowledge and insights. Ready to revolutionize the way you read newsletters? Curead is here to make it happen. Get started now and take the first step towards a more organized, enjoyable reading journey.

Screenshots

FastVPN4 screens
Curead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Curead at none against FastVPN's 2. Curead also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. FastVPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Curead asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FastVPN versus Curead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastVPNCuread
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (145 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings145 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNamecheap, IncMatus Koperniech

Bugs and requests

FastVPN

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App stuck on loading locations after login
  • Constant automatic sign-outs
  • VPN error: Unknown Error Authenticating on Wi-Fi
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Wi-Fi disconnection when screen locks
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  • App crashes on launch
  • Login page frozen or stuck loading
  • Subscription status not recognized despite payment
  • 2FA authentication delays
  • App continues running after uninstall on iPhone
  • Persistent password prompts after uninstall
  • Server location mismatch (showing wrong country)
  • No internet connection despite VPN connection
  • Incompatibility with iOS 14 and later
  • App won't uninstall properly on Windows
  • Settings not saving between sessions
  • Trusted WiFi not remembered

Requested features

11 requests
  • Kill switch and auto-reconnect feature
  • OpenVPN protocol option for iOS
  • Temporary VPN disconnect button
  • Apple TV compatibility
  • Login with code option
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  • Stealth VPN technology
  • Shortcuts app integration
  • Better server selection with connection metrics
  • Physical key 2FA support
  • Split tunnel functionality
  • Obfuscation (obfs) support

Curead

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FastVPN

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Data Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Unlimited Data Yearly7 Days trial$46.991 Year
None

Curead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FastVPN free?
FastVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Curead free?
Curead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FastVPN or Curead have ads?
Neither FastVPN nor Curead shows ads.

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