AmneziaVPN vs Happ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Create personal VPN on virtual server
- Connect to Amnezia VPN services
- Multi-protocol support
- Traffic obfuscation and blocking protection
- Quick server configuration
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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
Happ
This app simplifies the use of proxy and VPN servers with a user-friendly interface. It supports multiple protocol types and allows for rule-based proxy configuration. Your network activity remains private as the app does not collect or transmit your data.
- Rule-based proxy configuration
- Support for multiple protocol types
- Hidden and encrypted subscriptions
- User-friendly interface
- Data privacy focused
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Happ at 4.6 against AmneziaVPN's 3.6. Happ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. AmneziaVPN sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Happ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Happ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happ has 15K ratings behind it against 692, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of AmneziaVPN's written reviews are positive against 58% of Happ's.
AmneziaVPN ships an update every 4 weeks, Happ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AmneziaVPN | Happ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (692 ratings) | 4.6 (15K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | 57.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 692 | 15K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #10 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 344 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Privacy Technologies | Flyfrog LLC |
Customer experience
AmneziaVPN
Happ
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
AmneziaVPN
- Amnezia Premium$4.991 Month
- Amnezia Premium7 Days trial$7.491 Month
- Amnezia Premium7 Days trial$18.003 Months
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- Amnezia Premium7 Days trial$30.006 Months
- Amnezia Premium7 Days trial$50.001 Year
- AmneziaVPN tier 1$7.99
Happ
No in-app purchases
