# SSTP Connect vs V2Box

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, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SSTP Connect | V2Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sstp-connect/id1543667909/reviews)** | [4.7 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v2box-v2ray-client/id6446814690/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **98K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #98 | **#97** |
| Size | 17 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Domosekai Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488582967) | [techlaim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519025202) |

## What reviewers say

### SSTP Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sstp-connect/id1543667909)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### V2Box

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

**Currently charting:** #97 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 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.

### Which is more popular, SSTP Connect or V2Box?

SSTP Connect currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and V2Box at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*