Comparison

VPN Connect World vs SockSB

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

Head to head
About

VPN Connect World

Access the internet securely and anonymously from anywhere. Choose from numerous server locations worldwide to bypass geo-restrictions and enjoy unlimited access to streaming and music services.

Highlights
  • No registration required
  • Privacy protection
  • Global server locations
  • Unlimited streaming access
  • Supports IKEv2 and SS protocols
  • Multiple subscription tiers
Features
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Do not need to register, do not collect your privacy information. Security & anonymity with secure connection between your device and Internet Let you access whole internet wherever you are Can select many different fast server location, like America, Hongkong, Singapore, Japan, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Euro etc. With this app, you can access video and music service unlimited and faster, support Youku, Iqiyi, Tencent Video, PPTV, Renren Video, QQ Music, Netease Music, Kuwo Music, Kugou Music,Xiami Music etc. Support two mode, IKEv2, SS We want to solve your problem, please send email to inquiry@vv.com.my. Subscriptions: Basic: -Unlimited access for 7 days Standard: -Unlimited access for One Month Premium: -Unlimited access for Six Month Top: -Unlimited access for One Year --- • Price may vary by location.Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable --- Privacy Policy: https://vv.com.my/apps/pp Terms and Conditions: https://vv.com.my/apps/tu

About

SockSB

Secure your mobile internet connection across various networks. Protects personal information from leaks on unsecured Wi-Fi and provides safe, free access for travelers and business professionals.

Highlights
  • Secure internet connection
  • Protects personal information
  • Safe access on WiFi and mobile networks
  • Ideal for business travelers
  • Network permission management
Features
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> Why use it? 1. This is an application that can protect mobile phones from providing a safe way to access Internet information in various WiFi and mobile network environments. When you are in a non-secure WiFi environment, your personal Internet information is easily leaked, this application passes The network request is processed in a unified manner through security, which can greatly ensure your Internet security in various network environments. 2. When you are a business person, you need to keep in touch with your family and colleagues. It will greatly help you on your business trip. If you are a business person or a traveler, this app will greatly help you use your mobile phone network safely and freely. >Special attention: When you install this app for the first time, you need to allow the app to access the network permissions service. If you accidentally reject the network permissions, you can find the app in the phone settings portal to open the network permissions. >User Agreement: http://www.socksb.com/agreement_en.htm >Privacy Policy: http://www.socksb.com/policy_en.htm [Description of VIP auto renewal package] > Subscription period: 1 week (continuous weekly product), 1 month (continuous monthly product), 1 year (continuous annual product) > Subscription price: $1.79 yuan per month for continuous monthly products; $2.99 per quarter for continuous monthly products; $26.99 yuan per year for continuous annual products. > Payment: The user confirms the purchase and pays it into the iTunes account. > Cancel renewal: To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes / Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. > Renewal: Apple iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before the expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. > Privacy Policy: https://www.socksb.com/policy_en.htm > Automatic renewal membership service agreement: https://www.socksb.com/vip_agreement_en.html

Screenshots

VPN Connect World3 screens
SockSB3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SockSB at 4.8 against VPN Connect World's 4.3. SockSB also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). VPN Connect World's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. VPN Connect World sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and SockSB sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SockSB holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of VPN Connect World's written reviews are positive against 100% of SockSB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VPN Connect World ships an update every 8 days, SockSB every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VPN Connect World versus SockSB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVPN Connect WorldSockSB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (39 ratings)4.8 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLionscope OÜShenzhen YRXC Network Technology Inc.

Customer experience

VPN Connect World

All ratings39 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

SockSB

All ratings38 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

VPN Connect World

Subscriptions4
  • Basic3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Standard7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium$29.996 Months
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  • Top$39.991 Year
12 purchases

SockSB

Subscriptions3
  • 1周自定订阅VIP服务$1.497 Days
  • 1个月自动订阅VIP服务$2.491 Month
  • 1年自动订阅VIP服务$26.991 Year
One-time9
  • 1 GB$1.99
  • A month VIP service$3.99
  • 5GB$3.99
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  • 10GB$5.99
  • 3 months VIP service$9.99
  • 30GB$12.99
  • 6 months VIP service$17.99
  • 50GB$20.99
  • A year VIP service$31.99

Questions

Is VPN Connect World free?
VPN Connect World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SockSB free?
SockSB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VPN Connect World or SockSB?
SockSB is rated higher. VPN Connect World averages 4.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while SockSB averages 4.8 from 36 ratings.
Do VPN Connect World or SockSB have ads?
SockSB shows ads; VPN Connect World does not.
Which is updated more often, VPN Connect World or SockSB?
VPN Connect World ships an update every 8 days, and SockSB every 2 weeks. Most recently, VPN Connect World was updated on October 20, 2026 and SockSB on October 24, 2026.

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