Comparison

AmneziaVPN vs Happ

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

Head to head
About

AmneziaVPN

Create your own personal VPN on a virtual server or connect to existing services. This open-source client offers secure, obfuscated connections with multi-protocol support. Easily set up your private network in minutes.

Highlights
  • Create personal VPN on virtual server
  • Connect to Amnezia VPN services
  • Multi-protocol support
  • Traffic obfuscation and blocking protection
  • Quick server configuration
Features
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Free open-source software for creating a personal VPN on your virtual server, as well as for connecting to Amnezia VPN services: Amnezia Free and Amnezia Premium. All services use protocols with traffic obfuscation and protection against blocking. To create a VPN on your own server, simply provide the IP address, username, and password of your server (VPS), and Amnezia will create and configure your personal VPN in just a couple of minutes, which you can then connect to. Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

Happ

This utility app simplifies the configuration and use of proxy and VPN servers. It supports multiple protocols and ensures your network activity remains private by not collecting any data. Users are responsible for setting up their own servers and complying with local laws.

Highlights
  • Proxy configuration based on rules
  • Support for multiple protocol types
  • Hidden subscriptions
  • Encrypted subscriptions
  • VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks, Socks, Hysteria2 support
  • Private network activity
Features
Currently charting
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Important Notice Happ does not sell or provide VPN services. Beware of scammers claiming to offer “official Happ VPNs” — they are not affiliated with us. Users must set up their own servers and follow local laws when using the app. Happ is a mobile app that makes using proxy and vpn servers easy, offering a user-friendly interface and useful features. Main functionalities include: Configuration of proxies based on rules. Support for multiple protocol types. Hidden subscriptions. Encrypted subscriptions. Protocols supported are: VLESS(Reality) VMess Trojan Shadowsocks Socks Hysteria2 Happ ensures your network activity remains private by not collecting any data; your information remains solely on your device without being sent to external servers. It's important to highlight that Happ does not provide VPN services for purchase. Users are responsible for acquiring or setting up their own servers. Users should also comply with applicable laws in their jurisdiction when utilizing the app.

Screenshots

AmneziaVPN4 screens
Happ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Happ at 4.6 against AmneziaVPN's 3.7. Happ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (20K vs 785). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. AmneziaVPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Happ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Happ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happ has 20K ratings behind it against 785, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of AmneziaVPN's written reviews are positive against 58% of Happ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AmneziaVPN ships an update monthly, Happ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
AmneziaVPN versus Happ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmneziaVPNHapp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (785 ratings)4.6 (20K ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews58.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78520K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#13 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB346 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPrivacy TechnologiesFlyfrog LLC

Customer experience

AmneziaVPN

All ratings785 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative30.6%
Written reviews440 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative48.2%

Happ

All ratings19,421 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews502 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative34.7%

Bugs and requests

AmneziaVPN

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • QR code scanner not working for WireGuard native
  • Error 1103 occurring frequently
  • Error 1100 connection errors
  • App stops working after updates
  • iPhone connection shows connected but no actual internet
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  • OpenVPN QR scanning not functioning
  • Xray protocol not working
  • Servers becoming unavailable 10 minutes after config download
  • Split tunneling not working on iOS
  • App freezes and crashes intermittently
  • Config files not importing properly to WireGuard

Requested features

13 requests
  • Split tunneling for individual apps on iOS
  • AWG 2.0 protocol support on iOS
  • Whitelist functionality
  • Killswitch auto-reconnect option
  • Shortcuts/Siri integration for iOS
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  • Monthly subscription option (not just 6-month/yearly)
  • Copy-paste functionality on Mac app
  • QR code compatibility improvements for WireGuard
  • Widget for connection management
  • Web-based account dashboard
  • Display current VPN location/country
  • VLESS + XTLS-Reality protocol support
  • Better app configuration persistence after reinstall

Happ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AmneziaVPN

Subscriptions4
  • Amnezia Premium7 Days trial$7.491 Month
  • Amnezia Premium7 Days trial$18.003 Months
  • Amnezia Premium7 Days trial$30.006 Months
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  • Amnezia Premium7 Days trial$50.001 Year
None

Happ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AmneziaVPN free?
AmneziaVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Happ free?
Happ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AmneziaVPN or Happ?
Happ is rated higher. AmneziaVPN averages 3.7 out of 5 from 785 ratings, while Happ averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.
Do AmneziaVPN or Happ have ads?
Neither AmneziaVPN nor Happ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AmneziaVPN or Happ?
AmneziaVPN ships an update monthly, and Happ every 9 days. Most recently, AmneziaVPN was updated on November 7, 2026 and Happ on November 9, 2026.

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