Comparison

Periscope by Duet vs v

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

Head to head
About

Periscope by Duet

This app provides a secure VPN connection to your home network from anywhere. It uses end-to-end encryption and smart connectivity to ensure reliable access to your home services and devices, even on restrictive networks. Setup is simple, allowing you to stay connected to your trusted network while traveling.

Highlights
  • Connect to home network globally
  • WireGuard protocol
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Smart connectivity for restrictive networks
  • Real-time connection stats
  • Simple setup
Features
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Periscope — A VPN to Your Own Home Periscope is a VPN that routes your traffic through your own home network instead of a rented data center. You keep one device running there — an Apple TV, a Mac or a PC — and your iPhone and iPad connect back to it from anywhere in the world. That one difference changes what a VPN is for. Your traffic leaves from your own address, so banks, local services and your own devices see the connection they expect. There is no country list to choose from, because there is only one exit: your home. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your connection is end-to-end encrypted using WireGuard, one of the most secure VPN protocols available. This means your traffic is always private — even we can't see what you're doing. Whether you connect directly or through our relay servers, your data remains yours alone. WORKS FROM ANYWHERE Hotel WiFi blocking VPN connections? Challenging airport network? Periscope's smart connectivity automatically uses direct connection, NAT traversal, or relay fallback to establish a reliable tunnel — no manual configuration needed. FEATURES • Connect to your home network from anywhere in the world • Built on WireGuard — fast, modern, and battery-efficient • End-to-end encryption keeps your traffic private • Smart connectivity that works on restrictive networks • Real-time connection stats and diagnostics • Optimized for iPhone and iPad PERFECT FOR • Accessing your home network services while traveling • Connecting to devices on your home network • Keeping your browsing on your own trusted connection • Privacy-conscious travelers who don't trust public WiFi SIMPLE SETUP Install Periscope on the device that stays home and choose "Server". Install it on the iPhone and iPad you travel with, sign in with the same account, and tap connect. No admin console, no config files, no network settings to learn. FLEXIBLE PLANS Monthly or annual subscriptions. Start with a free trial. Travel the world. Stay connected to home. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

v

Features
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v-xray 是一款基于 Xray 内核的开源代理应用,为用户提供简单易用、安全稳定的体验。都能轻松实现。 应用支持复制粘贴和二维码扫描两种导入节点方式,让添加服务器更加快捷方便。 简单上手:界面直观友好,高效满足不同需求。 多种导入方式:支持复制粘贴分享链接导入,一键添加节点;也可直接扫描节点二维码,快速导入无误,省去手动输入的麻烦。 安全稳定:基于 Xray 内核,采用强大加密技术和多协议支持,连接更稳定、速度更流畅,有效保障隐私和数据安全。 内核开源透明:100% 开源项目,代码公开可查,安全可靠值得信赖。

Screenshots

Periscope by Duet3 screens
v1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: v at none against Periscope by Duet's 2. v also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. Periscope by Duet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. v asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Periscope by Duet ships an update every 3 weeks, v every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Periscope by Duet versus v: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriscope by Duetv
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuet, Inc.wbcloud LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Periscope by Duet

Subscriptions2
  • Periscope Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Periscope7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

v

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Periscope by Duet free?
Periscope by Duet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is v free?
v is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Periscope by Duet or v have ads?
Neither Periscope by Duet nor v shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Periscope by Duet or v?
Periscope by Duet ships an update every 3 weeks, and v every 8 days. Most recently, Periscope by Duet was updated on November 3, 2026 and v on October 28, 2026.

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