Comparison

SSTP Connect vs V2Box

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

Head to head
About

SSTP Connect

This app acts as a VPN client supporting SSTP and SoftEther VPN protocols. It offers a simple, private, and secure connection experience using native iOS libraries. Easily import and export connection settings for various server platforms.

Highlights
  • SSTP and SoftEther VPN protocol support
  • Native iOS libraries for core functions
  • No ads or analytics
  • Password and certificate authentication
  • IPv6 connection support
  • Easy import/export of connection settings
  • Static route configuration
Features
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SSTP Connect is a VPN client that supports these protocols: - SSTP (MS-SSTP) - SoftEther VPN This is only a VPN client. No VPN service is included. You need to specify the server you are connecting to. • Native Only iOS native libraries are used in the core function, including the TLS stack. No OpenSSL. Connections are saved natively so that you can start a connection from the system settings. • Simple VPN clients ought to be small and simple. No ads, analytics or other 3rd-party SDK are included. • Privacy No data is collected from you. Connection log only exists in the memory and is never saved to the device. • Complete Support all password and certificate-based authentications available in Windows 11. Support authenticating by password and certificate at the same time with TEAP (EAP chaining). Protocol details below. • Security Passwords and certificates are stored in the iOS keychain. SSTP Connect never saves them locally for convenience. • IPv6 Ready Support both IPv6 connections and stateless IPv6 configuration in the VPN tunnels. (DHCPv6 not supported) • More than TCP Support NAT traversal (NAT-T) and UDP acceleration just like the official SoftEther client. • Easy Import and Export Not only from SSTP Connect, reading connection settings from SoftEther Client Manager is also a piece of cake. • Routing Accept static routes pushed from the server or add your own entries. SSTP Authentication Methods - PEAP - EAP-TTLS - TEAP (EAP chaining) - EAP-TLS - EAP-MSCHAPv2 - MSCHAPv2 - CHAP - PAP SoftEther Authentication Methods - Password - RADIUS / NT Domain Password - Certificate - Anonymous Supported Server Platforms • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and later • Microsoft Azure P2S VPN • MikroTik RouterOS* • SoftEther VPN Server • VPN Azure * Servers configured without certificates are not supported. SSTP Connect is a third-party implementation based on Microsoft Open Specifications and SoftEther VPN source code. We do not have any affiliation with either Microsoft Corporation or SoftEther Corporation.

About

V2Box

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
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V2box - VPN Internet network proxy , Supports multiple proxy protocols, such as Shadowsocks, V2ray, Vmess, Trojan , SSH , Socks, Ping Tunnel, Hysteria2, DNSTT, Wireguard Features: - Support for adding custom servers proxy (Shadowsocks, v2ray, trojan, vless, vmess, SSH, hysteria2, Ping Tunnel, Wireguard) - Support Reality (xray) - Support vless vision - Support utls - Support SSH with UDP Gateway (udpgw) - Network Combiner, Improve speed and stability (Merge WiFi & Cellular) - Stop on Sleep (Improve Battery usage) - Share on Local SOCKS5 / HTTP (accessible over network) - Custom DNS setup (DOU,DOH,DOT) - Custom Flexible Routing - Multiple encryption protocol support, AES-128-GCM, AES-192-GCM, AES-256-GCM, Chacha20-IETF, Chacha20 - ietf - poly1305, xchacha20 ietf -- poly1305 - Stealth and stable, no need to log in and register, easy to use - Does not save any user log information - Wi-Fi Security when using Public Hotspots - Protect your network IP and privacy security - Unmatched network speed and performance Terms of Services: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hexasoftware.dev/v2box-terms/

Screenshots

SSTP Connect3 screens
V2Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: V2Box at Free against SSTP Connect's $2.99. V2Box also leads on ratings volume (98K vs 1.1K) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). SSTP Connect's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 46%) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

V2Box is free to download; SSTP Connect costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SSTP Connect against 4.7 for V2Box. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V2Box has 98K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of SSTP Connect's written reviews are positive against 46% of V2Box's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSTP Connect ships an update fortnightly, V2Box every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
SSTP Connect versus V2Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSTP ConnectV2Box
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better4.7 (98K ratings)
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K98K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#112 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDomosekai Limitedtechlaim

Customer experience

SSTP Connect

All ratings1,070 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.0%

V2Box

All ratings98,095 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative44.5%

User reviews

SSTP Connect

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well with SSTP and SoftEther VPN
  • 🚀 Stable and fast connection
  • 💡 Good customization options
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Reliable for remote desktop access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Soft Ether profile corruption issues
  • 🐛 Disconnection issues after updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable auto-reconnect feature
  • 🐛 Softether protocol not working in some cases
  • 🐛 Long disconnect time

V2Box

From 98K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

SSTP Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Softether protocol not working after updates
  • Crashes and freezes when editing/adding profiles
  • Compatibility issues with older iOS devices
  • Safari issues after disconnecting from VPN
  • Connection failures with 'not a valid SSTP server' error

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add support for more VPN protocols (PPTP, QUIC, etc.)
  • Improve TLS 1.3 support
  • Add option to disable TLS 1.2
  • Implement unlimited reconnect attempts
  • Add widget for quick on/off connection
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  • Support for self-signed client certificates
  • Improve SNI support for censorship bypass

V2Box

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

SSTP Connect

No in-app purchases

None

V2Box

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSTP Connect free?
SSTP Connect costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is V2Box free?
V2Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SSTP Connect or V2Box?
SSTP Connect is rated higher. SSTP Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while V2Box averages 4.7 from 98K ratings.
Do SSTP Connect or V2Box have ads?
V2Box shows ads; SSTP Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, SSTP Connect or V2Box?
SSTP Connect ships an update fortnightly, and V2Box every 4 days. Most recently, SSTP Connect was updated on September 22, 2026 and V2Box on September 25, 2026.

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