# SSTP Connect vs Streisand

The clearest difference is price: Streisand at Free against SSTP Connect's $2.99. SSTP Connect's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (82% vs 55%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SSTP Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of SSTP Connect's written reviews are positive against 55% of Streisand's.

SSTP Connect ships an update fortnightly, Streisand every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSTP Connect | Streisand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sstp-connect/id1543667909/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streisand/id6450534064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 54.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | #202 |
| Size | 17 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Domosekai Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488582967) | [ARCADIA ODYSSEY INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696981493) |

## What reviewers say

### SSTP Connect

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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


### Streisand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streisand/id6450534064)

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This application provides a flexible client for managing proxy servers with a user-friendly interface. It supports a wide range of protocols and offers advanced features like rule-based setup and custom DNS. Your network activity data remains private on your device.

**Highlights:** Rule-based proxy setup, Compatibility with various protocols, Custom DNS support, VLESS (Reality), VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth, fast, and user-friendly
- 👍 Great UI and intuitive design
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 🔥 Cutting-edge protocols and features
- 💯 Reliable and stable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Disruptive ads
- 🤔 Confusing UI elements (start/stop buttons)
- 🔍 Latency test not working on custom configs

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSTP Connect free?

SSTP Connect costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Streisand free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SSTP Connect or Streisand?

SSTP Connect is rated higher. SSTP Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Streisand averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do SSTP Connect or Streisand have ads?

Neither SSTP Connect nor Streisand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSTP Connect or Streisand?

SSTP Connect ships an update fortnightly, and Streisand every 2 weeks. Most recently, SSTP Connect was updated on September 25, 2026 and Streisand on September 23, 2026.

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

SSTP Connect currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and Streisand at #202. 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.*