# CarbitLink vs Streisand

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Streisand at 55% against CarbitLink's 5%. Streisand also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CarbitLink sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Streisand asks for nothing beyond the download.

Streisand holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streisand has 2.1K ratings behind it against 171, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of CarbitLink's written reviews are positive against 55% of Streisand's.

CarbitLink ships an update every 2 months, Streisand every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CarbitLink | Streisand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carbitlink-easyconnection/id1476025261/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streisand/id6450534064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 171 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 5.1% of reviews | **54.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 138 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亿连(武汉)科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375522639) | [ARCADIA ODYSSEY INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696981493) |

## What reviewers say

### CarbitLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carbitlink-easyconnection/id1476025261)

This app mirrors your phone's screen to your car's display, offering features like online navigation, music, and video playback for an enhanced driving experience. It also includes essential in-car functions for safer and more convenient travel.

**Highlights:** Phone screen projection to car, Online navigation with route planning, Online music streaming, Online video playback, Local music playback, Phone call integration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Music | $1.99 | per month |
| Navigation | $2.99 | per month |
| Google maps Navigation | $2.99 | per month |
| Mapbox_Trial | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mapbox_Month | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mapbox_Quarter | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mapbox_Year | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good application
- 🚀 Nice and fast
- 🚀 Works as expected on Geely

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 The new update made the sound system very bad
- 🐛 Useless and deceitful app
- 🐛 Terrible app
- 🐛 Garbage app
- 🐛 Netflix doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Music not working
- Mirroring not working after update
- Can't register the app
- Doesn't work on iOS 16 and newer
- Doesn't work with iPhone

**Requested features**

- Add support for Google Maps or Waze
- Add ability to add apps


### Streisand

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

**Currently charting:** #200 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 CarbitLink free?

CarbitLink 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, CarbitLink or Streisand?

Streisand is rated higher. CarbitLink averages 2.3 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Streisand averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do CarbitLink or Streisand have ads?

Neither CarbitLink nor Streisand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CarbitLink or Streisand?

CarbitLink ships an update every 2 months, and Streisand every 2 weeks. Most recently, CarbitLink was updated on November 3, 2026 and Streisand on November 4, 2026.

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