# Cool VPN Pro vs Streisand

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Streisand at none against Cool VPN Pro's 16. Streisand also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). Cool VPN Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (76% vs 55%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cool VPN Pro sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Streisand asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cool VPN Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cool VPN Pro has 42K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Cool VPN Pro's written reviews are positive against 55% of Streisand's.

Cool VPN Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Streisand every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cool VPN Pro | Streisand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-vpn-pro-secure-proxy-vpn/id1460130689/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streisand/id6450534064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 54.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 170 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CTECH GLOBAL PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460130688) | [ARCADIA ODYSSEY INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696981493) |

## What reviewers say

### Cool VPN Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-vpn-pro-secure-proxy-vpn/id1460130689)

This app provides a secure and fast virtual private network connection for mobile devices. It offers one-tap connection, automatic reconnection, and robust encryption to protect your online activity and ensure anonymity. Enjoy buffer-free streaming and gaming with enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** One-tap VPN connection, 100% Secure free VPN, No logs kept for anonymity, Automatic VPN connection, Fastest VPN speeds, Secure public Wi-Fi connections, Stream and game without buffering, App-specific VPN settings

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Weekly VIP Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Monthly VIP Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Monthly VIP Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Weekly VIP Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Monthly VIP Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Monthly VIP Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Monthly VIP Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 Monthly VIP Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Monthly VIP Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Quarterly VIP Plan | $16.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Quarterly VIP Plan | $24.49 | per 3 months |
| 1 Yearly VIP Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Yearly VIP Plan | $35.99 | per year |
| 1 Yearly VIP Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Yearly VIP Plan | $95.99 | per year |
| 7 Day VIP | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Useful for bypassing censorship
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast connection speeds
- 👍 Excellent for making WhatsApp calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Doesn't work after updates
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Unreliable performance in certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Connection failures
- Inability to close app notification
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Expand server locations
- Improve stability and reliability
- Provide better customer support


### Streisand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streisand/id6450534064)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This application provides a flexible client for managing proxy servers with a user-friendly interface. It supports a wide range of protocols and offers advanced features like rule-based setup and custom DNS. Your network activity data remains private on your device.

**Highlights:** Rule-based proxy setup, Compatibility with various protocols, Custom DNS support, VLESS (Reality), VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth, fast, and user-friendly
- 👍 Great UI and intuitive design
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 🔥 Cutting-edge protocols and features
- 💯 Reliable and stable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Disruptive ads
- 🤔 Confusing UI elements (start/stop buttons)
- 🔍 Latency test not working on custom configs

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with iOS 17
- Inability to edit local profiles after first edit
- Notification issues (blocking app notifications)
- Connectivity problems with certain apps (Instagram, WhatsApp)
- Sudden disconnections and inability to reconnect

**Requested features**

- Add auto-selection of best configuration based on ping
- Implement auto-connect and auto-reconnect functionality
- Allow manual addition of websites for routing
- Add option to disable STUN to prevent IP leaks
- Enhance DNS handling for better performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cool VPN Pro free?

Cool VPN Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Streisand free?

Streisand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cool VPN Pro or Streisand?

Cool VPN Pro is rated higher. Cool VPN Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Streisand averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Cool VPN Pro or Streisand have ads?

Cool VPN Pro shows ads; Streisand does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cool VPN Pro or Streisand?

Cool VPN Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Streisand every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cool VPN Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Streisand on October 25, 2026.

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