Fair VPN vs Streisand
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fair VPN
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.
- 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
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Free VPN client that supports v2ray, vmess, vless, xtls, trojan, shadowsocks and shadowsocksR protocols. Browser features: - Read content from our sponsors. - Swipe from left or right edge to go back or forward. - Pull down from the top to refresh. - Get push notifications of latest updates. VPN features: - Add VPN config by link or QR code. - Get Free VPN from third parties. - Test VPN latency, sort by latency and delete failed VPN. - Toggle TLS allowInsecure in the VPN config.
Streisand
This application allows users to configure and utilize proxy servers with a user-friendly interface. It supports a wide range of protocols and offers custom DNS settings. Your network activity data is kept private and stays on your device.
- Rule-based proxy setup
- Supports VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks, Socks, SSH, Hysteria, Wireguard
- Custom DNS support
- No network activity data collection
- User-friendly interface
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Streisand is an app that helps you use proxy servers. It has a user-friendly interface and useful features. Key features: 1. Rule-based Proxy Setup. 2. Compatibility with Various Protocols. 3. Custom DNS Support. Supported Protocols: - VLESS(Reality) - VMess - Trojan - Shadowsocks - Socks - SSH - Hysteria(V2) - Wireguard This app doesn't collect your network activity data. All your data stays on your device and is never uploaded to our server. Please note that this application does not offer VPN services for sale. You need to create or purchase your own servers. Also, make sure to follow local laws while using this app. Terms of Services: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://streisand.pages.dev/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Streisand at 4.4 against Fair VPN's 4.2. Streisand also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). Fair VPN's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Streisand holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 55% and 55% positive.
Fair VPN ships an update monthly, Streisand every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fair VPN | Streisand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.4K ratings) | 4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | 54.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #158 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UltraReach Internet Corp | ARCADIA ODYSSEY INC. |
Customer experience
Fair VPN
Streisand
User reviews
Fair VPN
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- 💡 Innovative features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- ⚠️ Unreliable connections
Streisand
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth, fast, and user-friendly
- 👍 Great UI and intuitive design
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 🔥 Cutting-edge protocols and features
- 💯 Reliable and stable performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Disruptive ads
- 🤔 Confusing UI elements (start/stop buttons)
- 🔍 Latency test not working on custom configs
Bugs and requests
Fair VPN
Reported bugs
3 issues- Immediate disconnection on M1 Macs
- Incompatibility with certain apps (e.g., Clubhouse)
- Subscription links not working
Requested features
4 requests- 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)
Streisand
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
9 requests- 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
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- Implement URL scheme for easy VPN control
- Add UDPGW support for SSH connections
- Provide subscription link import via QR code
- Improve subscription management (refresh, delete, etc.)
In-app purchases
Fair VPN
No in-app purchases
Streisand
No in-app purchases
