Comparison

Periscope by Duet vs AssumeIP

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

AssumeIP

This app routes your internet connection through a residential IP address, making your online presence appear as if it originates from a real home. You can use your own residential IP or select from provided locations, easily connecting and disconnecting with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Route internet through residential IPs
  • Use your own residential IP
  • Select from AssumeIP locations
  • One-tap connect/disconnect
  • View live egress IP, location, and latency
  • Manage account and subscription
Features
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Your Pure IP, Endless Access. AssumeIP routes your internet connection through a residential IP address so your online presence reflects a real, residential origin. Bring your own residential IP or use an AssumeIP location, then assume or release your IP tunnel with a single tap. FEATURES - Assume a residential IP for a consistent, real-residential online identity - Bring your own residential IP (host, port, credentials) or use an AssumeIP location - One-tap connect and disconnect - See your live egress IP, location, and latency - Simple account and subscription management SUBSCRIPTION AssumeIP Basic is a $9.99/month auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically for the same price and period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://assumeip.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://assumeip.com/privacy

Screenshots

Periscope by Duet3 screens
AssumeIP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Periscope by Duet at free with in-app purchases against AssumeIP's subscription. Periscope by Duet also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). AssumeIP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads 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. Periscope by Duet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and AssumeIP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Periscope by Duet against 5.0 for AssumeIP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Periscope by Duet ships an update every 3 weeks, AssumeIP every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Periscope by Duet versus AssumeIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriscope by DuetAssumeIP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB149 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDuet, Inc.Wisesou Intelligence, LLC

Customer experience

Periscope by Duet

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AssumeIP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Periscope by Duet

Subscriptions2
  • Periscope Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Periscope7 Days trial$24.991 Year
1 purchases

AssumeIP

Subscriptions1
  • AssumeIP Basic$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Periscope by Duet free?
Periscope by Duet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AssumeIP free?
AssumeIP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Periscope by Duet or AssumeIP?
Periscope by Duet and AssumeIP are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Periscope by Duet or AssumeIP have ads?
Neither Periscope by Duet nor AssumeIP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Periscope by Duet or AssumeIP?
Periscope by Duet ships an update every 3 weeks, and AssumeIP every 3 days. Most recently, Periscope by Duet was updated on November 3, 2026 and AssumeIP on October 31, 2026.

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