IKEv2 vs v4freedom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IKEv2
This application serves as a client for the IKEv2 VPN protocol, integrating with StrongSwan servers. It allows users to connect to their own self-hosted servers or utilize a selection of free public servers without requiring subscriptions or personal information.
- IKEv2 VPN protocol
- StrongSwan integration
- Connect to self-hosted servers
- EAP-MSCHAPv2 authentication
- Free public VPN servers
- Easy connection setup
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IKEv2 VPN Client Powered by StrongSwan Our app utilizes the robust IKEv2 protocol and is built to integrate seamlessly with StrongSwan VPN servers. Connect to Your Own Server: You can easily connect to your self-hosted StrongSwan server. All you require is the proper configuration on your server, utilizing EAP-MSCHAPv2 for authentication. How to Connect: Simply tap "Add VPN Connection," then enter your server name/IP address, username, and password. Our app will handle the rest of the setup and establish the secure connection. Free Public Servers Included We've added a selection of free-to-use VPN servers. No subscription or personal information is required. Just go to "Add VPN Connection," select the server list option, choose your preferred server, and connect instantly. Partner With Us Do you operate a StrongSwan server and wish to make it available for public use? We can add your server to our free list! Get in touch with us to discuss contributing. Access More with Brooog VPN Our premium VPN service is available through our dedicated application, Brooog VPN. like us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Brooog.Limited Follow us on Instagram : https://instagram.com/Brooog_LTD Connect with us on Telegram : https://t.me/Brooog_VPN
v4freedom
This app provides a free, secure, and fast VPN service with extensive protocol support and no configuration required. It offers features like server speed testing, QR code sharing, and an ad blocker for enhanced browsing. Users can join a community to share and discover VPN servers.
- Extensive protocol support (v2ray, SSH, WireGuard, WARP)
- Proprietary v4freedom protocol
- Easy VPN configuration modification and sharing
- QR code functionality for VPN setup
- Comprehensive VPN server speed testing
- Ad blocker
- Advanced bypass and proxy rules
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v4freedom is a fast, secure VPN app for every platform. Connect with a single click using fresh free servers, or step up to Premium VPN for dedicated speed and quality. Bring your own server, sync everything across your devices, and stay in control of your connection. What's new and main features: A fresh, modern design with dark and light themes. Premium VPN plans for faster, more reliable connections. Smart personal server setup: turn your own server into a VPN in a few taps. Encrypted cloud storage: your configs and subscriptions are encrypted with your own passphrase and sync automatically across all your devices. Import configs from files, links or QR codes, with .v4f file support. Per-server details and usage, so you always know what you are using. Smarter auto-connect to the best and fastest server for your network. Extensive protocol support: v2ray (vmess, vless, trojan, shadowsocks, socks, WireGuard), SSH tunnel and WARP. Our proprietary v4freedom protocol. Full speed testing (tcping, real delay, httping) with sorting by speed. Subscription groups with auto-update, speed sorting and smart configurations. VPN mode and Proxy mode, advanced bypass and proxy rules, and per-app proxy. DoH (DNS over HTTPS) settings for more private DNS. Smart notifications by email, Telegram and push. Referral and loyalty program: invite friends and get rewarded. Per-device keys for stronger account security. Ads blocker. Available on mobile and desktop, in many languages. Join the v4freedom community to share and discover VPN servers. We value your feedback: For any feedback or questions, reach out to us at contact@v4freedom.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IKEv2 at none against v4freedom's 4. IKEv2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). v4freedom's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. v4freedom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IKEv2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
IKEv2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 249 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of IKEv2's written reviews are positive against 67% of v4freedom's.
IKEv2 ships an update weekly, v4freedom every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IKEv2 | v4freedom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (140 ratings) — better | 4.6 (249 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 140 | 249 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brooog LTD | Shahtek |
Customer experience
IKEv2
v4freedom
In-app purchases
IKEv2
No in-app purchases
v4freedom
- v4freedom Pro$1.991 Month
- v4freedom Pro$9.991 Year
- v4freedom Pro (Lifetime - iOS)$14.99
- v4freedom Pro (Lifetime - All OS)$59.99








