Comparison

FastVPN vs Slipstream File Transfer

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

Slipstream File Transfer

Features
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Slipstream is technically the fastest way to move big files between iPhone, iPad and Mac. Every other way uses one connection. Slipstream uses a cable and a direct wireless link at the same time, so the two speeds add up. WHY IT'S FAST • Two connections, one transfer. A USB cable and a direct wireless link carry the same file together. • In our tests, a 10 GB file went from iPhone to iPad in 1:23, at about 120 MB/s: 40 MB/s over the cable plus 80 MB/s over wireless. That's about 1.5× faster than wireless alone (AirDrop took 2:05) and about 3× faster than a USB cable alone (4:10). • These are our own measurements. Your speeds will vary with the device model, the condition of the devices, the cable and the wireless surroundings. • Unplug anytime. If one connection drops, the other one finishes the job. EASY TO USE • Open Slipstream on both devices. They find each other automatically. • Plug in a cable for extra speed, or send over wireless alone. • Tap the circle, pick your files and accept on the other side. On a Mac, just drag files onto the circle. • On iPhone and iPad, received files go to the Slipstream folder in the Files app. SAFE, START TO FINISH • Files go straight from one device to the other, never through a server or the cloud. • Every transfer is end-to-end encrypted with a fresh key. • No account, no sign-in, no tracking. Works between iPhone, iPad and Mac, in any direction.

Screenshots

FastVPN4 screens
Slipstream File Transfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slipstream File Transfer at none against FastVPN's 2. Slipstream File Transfer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Slipstream File Transfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FastVPN ships an update every 2 months, Slipstream File Transfer every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FastVPN versus Slipstream File Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastVPNSlipstream File Transfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (145 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings145 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNamecheap, IncSeo Joon Jeon

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

Slipstream File Transfer

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

Slipstream File Transfer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FastVPN free?
FastVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slipstream File Transfer free?
Slipstream File Transfer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FastVPN or Slipstream File Transfer have ads?
Neither FastVPN nor Slipstream File Transfer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FastVPN or Slipstream File Transfer?
FastVPN ships an update every 2 months, and Slipstream File Transfer every 3 days. Most recently, FastVPN was updated on October 29, 2026 and Slipstream File Transfer on October 29, 2026.

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