Comparison

Passepartout, VPN Client 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

Passepartout, VPN Client

Protect your online privacy with this VPN client supporting OpenVPN and WireGuard protocols. It offers advanced features like on-demand rules, secure DNS, and profile sharing, with additional functionalities available via in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • OpenVPN and WireGuard protocol support
  • OpenVPN obfuscation
  • Shortcuts automation
  • On-demand rules
  • iCloud profile sharing
  • Secure DNS (DoH/DoT)
Features
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Protect your online privacy with Passepartout, a smart VPN client seamlessly integrated with iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and tvOS. HOW PASSEPARTOUT WORKS Passepartout includes basic import and connection features. Additional features require an in-app purchase. INCLUDED FEATURES: - Support for OpenVPN and WireGuard protocols. - OpenVPN obfuscation (using --scramble). - Shortcuts automation for streamlined operations. - Exclude endpoints for precise control. OpenVPN support focuses on common options; compression is not supported because it is not secure. REQUIRES AN IN-APP PURCHASE: - Support for Apple TV. - On-demand rules for smart, automated connections. - iCloud sharing for seamless multi-device use. - DoH/DoT for secure DNS queries. - Domain matching for split DNS. - Export and share profiles. - Custom routing for advanced configurations. - Interactive login with support for one-time passwords (OTP). - Non-VPN profiles (e.g. DNS/Proxy-only setups). FAMILY SHARING ENABLED All purchases support Family Sharing, so you can share them with your family members. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Passepartout is built with transparency and privacy in mind: - See exactly which servers you’re connecting to. - No ads, trackers, or unnecessary background activities—just the VPN connection you need. OPEN SOURCE AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN Passepartout is open source and constantly evolving with the help of its community. Check out the project on GitHub: https://github.com/partout-io ~ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://partout.io/passepartout/privacy/

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
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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

Passepartout, VPN Client4 screens
SSTP Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Passepartout, VPN Client at Free against SSTP Connect's $2.99. Passepartout, VPN Client also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). SSTP Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (81% vs 71%). On rating, ratings volume, 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

Passepartout, VPN Client is free to download; SSTP Connect costs $2.99 up front. Passepartout, VPN Client sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SSTP Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Passepartout, VPN Client against 4.8 for SSTP Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Passepartout, VPN Client's written reviews are positive against 81% of SSTP Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Passepartout, VPN Client ships an update weekly, SSTP Connect fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Passepartout, VPN Client versus SSTP Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassepartout, VPN ClientSSTP Connect
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better4.8 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews81.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better1.1K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlgoritmico LtdDomosekai Limited

Customer experience

Passepartout, VPN Client

All ratings1,194 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative21.4%

SSTP Connect

All ratings1,070 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.8%

User reviews

Passepartout, VPN Client

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient and lightweight
  • 🔒 Secure OpenVPN connectivity
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 🔋 Low battery consumption
  • 💡 Automatic VPN connection based on network

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Profiles/configurations being deleted after updates
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues, especially with OpenVPN
  • 💰 Paid features required for basic functionality
  • 🐛 Unreliable kill switch/network protection

SSTP Connect

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well with SSTP and SoftEther VPN
  • 🚀 Stable and fast connection
  • 💡 Good customization options
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Reliable for remote desktop access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Soft Ether profile corruption issues
  • 🐛 Disconnection issues after updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable auto-reconnect feature
  • 🐛 Softether protocol not working in some cases
  • 🐛 Long disconnect time

Bugs and requests

Passepartout, VPN Client

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Profiles not saving or loading correctly
  • Connectivity issues when transitioning between cellular and Wi-Fi
  • Unexpected behavior when using iCloud sync

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more VPN protocols (e.g. WireGuard)
  • Ability to manually configure VPN settings (e.g. MTU, ciphers)
  • Improved Apple TV integration and support
  • Split-tunneling functionality

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
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  • Support for self-signed client certificates
  • Improve SNI support for censorship bypass

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Passepartout, VPN Client

One-time10
  • Tiny donation$0.99
  • Small donation$1.99
  • Medium donation$4.99
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  • Big donation$9.99
  • Huge donation$24.99
  • Core (iOS)$24.99
  • Core (macOS)$24.99
  • Apple TV$24.99
  • Core (iOS/macOS)$44.99
  • Forever$79.99
None

SSTP Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Passepartout, VPN Client free?
Passepartout, VPN Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSTP Connect free?
SSTP Connect costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Passepartout, VPN Client or SSTP Connect?
Passepartout, VPN Client is rated higher. Passepartout, VPN Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while SSTP Connect averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Passepartout, VPN Client or SSTP Connect have ads?
Neither Passepartout, VPN Client nor SSTP Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Passepartout, VPN Client or SSTP Connect?
Passepartout, VPN Client ships an update weekly, and SSTP Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Passepartout, VPN Client was updated on November 11, 2026 and SSTP Connect on November 11, 2026.

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