Comparison

SSTP Connect vs URnetwork

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
Currently charting
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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

URnetwork

Experience a privacy-focused decentralized network that enhances security and performance. Enjoy multiple, rotating IP addresses and seamless upgrades to modern encrypted protocols for built-in anonymity. The 100% open-source design ensures transparency and no logging.

Highlights
  • Multiple, rotating IP addresses
  • Upgraded to modern encrypted protocols
  • Built-in anonymity via multi-hop network
  • 100% open source and reproducible
  • No logs or spies
  • Solana wallet integration
Features
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Privacy-First Decentralized Network All of the privacy and all of the fun. Join a decentralized VPN that advances the state of the art of privacy, availability, security, and performance. With URnetwork you get: - Multiple IPs at once. When you connect, every dot represents a unique IP. The IPs continually change and traffic is distributed amongst IPs for best performance. - No more insecure protocols. Older insecure protocols are disabled and seamlessly upgraded to modern encrypted protocols. - Built-in anonymity. Hard guarantees of anonymity using a large decentralized multi-hop network. - 100% open source and reproducible. See the exact code on the client and server. No logs, no spies. URnetwork uses VPNService to route your device traffic to provider devices. Traffic is encrypted using an open-source, web-standards protocol. Additionally traffic is anonymized using the URnetwork protocol. URnetwork links an external Solana wallet. We do not have custody of your wallet or facilitate swaps within the app. Terms of Use: https://ur.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://ur.io/privacy

Screenshots

SSTP Connect3 screens
URnetwork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: URnetwork at Free against SSTP Connect's $2.99. SSTP Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads 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

URnetwork is free to download; SSTP Connect costs $2.99 up front. URnetwork sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SSTP Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SSTP Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 290 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of SSTP Connect's written reviews are positive against 75% of URnetwork's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSTP Connect ships an update fortnightly, URnetwork every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SSTP Connect versus URnetwork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSTP ConnectURnetwork
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better4.6 (290 ratings)
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better290
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDomosekai LimitedBringYour, Inc.

Customer experience

SSTP Connect

All ratings1,070 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.8%

URnetwork

All ratings290 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative22.2%

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

URnetwork

From 290 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • ✅ Works in Iran
  • 💸 Potential to earn rewards
  • 🚀 Fast connection
  • 🔒 Does not steal data

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App sometimes ruins network
  • ⚠️ Free trial not working
  • 📉 Earnings unclear
  • ❌ Cannot make an account
  • 🔌 Not connecting to providers

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

URnetwork

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Cannot get Iran IP
  • iPad compatibility issue
  • Login issues
  • App crashes
  • Leaderboard data incorrect
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  • Network issues after uninstalling
  • Free trial not working
  • Cannot create an account
  • App not opening
  • Connection issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Notification for earnings
  • Symbol for active earnings
  • Optimization for earning settings
  • Free access for Iran
  • Reset leaderboard status

In-app purchases

None

SSTP Connect

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

URnetwork

Subscriptions4
  • URnetwork Supporter$4.991 Month
  • URnetwork Supporter14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • URnetwork Supporter (Yearly)$39.991 Year
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  • URnetwork Supporter (Yearly)14 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SSTP Connect free?
SSTP Connect costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is URnetwork free?
URnetwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SSTP Connect or URnetwork?
SSTP Connect is rated higher. SSTP Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while URnetwork averages 4.6 from 290 ratings.
Do SSTP Connect or URnetwork have ads?
Neither SSTP Connect nor URnetwork shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSTP Connect or URnetwork?
SSTP Connect ships an update fortnightly, and URnetwork every 2 weeks. Most recently, SSTP Connect was updated on October 15, 2026 and URnetwork on October 16, 2026.

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