# Fair VPN vs V2Box

The clearest difference is rating: V2Box at 4.7 against Fair VPN's 4.2. V2Box also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (98K vs 1.4K). Fair VPN's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

V2Box holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V2Box has 98K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Fair VPN's written reviews are positive against 46% of V2Box's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fair VPN ships an update monthly, V2Box every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fair VPN | V2Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fair-vpn/id1533873488/reviews) | **[4.7 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v2box-v2ray-client/id6446814690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **98K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.9% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#74** |
| Size | 27 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UltraReach Internet Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533873490) | [techlaim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519025202) |

## What reviewers say

### Fair VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fair-vpn/id1533873488)

A free VPN client supporting advanced protocols like v2ray, shadowsocks, and trojan. It allows users to add configurations via link or QR code, test server latency, and browse content from sponsors.

**Highlights:** Supports v2ray, shadowsocks, trojan protocols, Add VPN config by link or QR code, Test and sort VPN latency, Browser with swipe navigation, Push notifications for updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- ⚠️ Unreliable connections

**Reported bugs**

- Immediate disconnection on M1 Macs
- Incompatibility with certain apps (e.g., Clubhouse)
- Subscription links not working

**Requested features**

- Add subscription link update option
- Support for more protocols (e.g., SSTP, KCP)
- Batch management of configurations
- Customizable settings (e.g., sort by ping, favorite servers)


### V2Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v2box-v2ray-client/id6446814690)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app acts as a VPN internet network proxy, supporting a wide range of proxy protocols including Shadowsocks, V2ray, and Trojan. It offers advanced features like Reality support, multiple encryption options, and enhanced privacy protection without requiring login or registration.

**Highlights:** Multiple proxy protocol support, Custom server configuration, Advanced protocol features (Reality, vless, utls), Various encryption options, Stealthy and stable operation, Privacy protection and IP masking, Public Wi-Fi security

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 👍 Convenient features
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery usage
- 📺 Annoying ads
- 🔍 Complicated settings
- 🔌 Connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot delete configurations
- Subscription links not updating
- Frequent disconnections
- App crashes after update
- Routing issues

**Requested features**

- Add batch delete server feature
- Improve split tunneling options
- Provide paid plan to remove ads
- Add speed test feature
- Allow selecting and updating Xray core


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fair VPN free?

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

### Is V2Box free?

V2Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fair VPN or V2Box?

V2Box is rated higher. Fair VPN averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while V2Box averages 4.7 from 98K ratings.

### Do Fair VPN or V2Box have ads?

V2Box shows ads; Fair VPN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fair VPN or V2Box?

Fair VPN ships an update monthly, and V2Box every 4 days. Most recently, Fair VPN was updated on September 24, 2026 and V2Box on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*