crossgfw vs FRKN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
crossgfw
This utility allows users to access the internet freely and securely. It supports custom proxy nodes, including OverTLS protocol, and prioritizes user privacy by not saving logs. Enjoy enhanced Wi-Fi security on public hotspots and protect your network IP.
- Add custom proxy nodes
- OverTLS protocol support
- Stealth and stable connection
- No login or registration required
- Wi-Fi security on public hotspots
- IP and privacy protection
- High network speed
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crossgfw is a proxy tool for you to access internet freely and it's free! Features: - Support users to add proxy nodes by themselves, including OverTLS protocol. - Stealth and stable, no need to log in and register, easy to use - Does not save any user log information - Wi-Fi Security when using Public Hotspots - Protect your network IP and privacy security - Unmatched network speed and performance Terms of Services: https://fspaceinc.com/?p=263 Privacy Policy: https://fspaceinc.com/?p=282 Connect us: openfreeeyes@icloud.com
FRKN
This app provides unrestricted access to large file downloads, video streaming, and online gaming. It offers advanced encryption and reliable protocols for secure and fast connections, ensuring user privacy and data confidentiality.
- Unrestricted file downloads
- Video streaming
- Online gaming access
- Advanced encryption
- Secure connection protocols
- Privacy protection
- Open source transparency
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FRKN allows you to download large files, watch videos, and play online games without restrictions, even within the free plan. Hide your location using advanced encryption algorithms. FRKN supports the most reliable protocols, such as WireGuard and XRay, to ensure the fastest and most secure connection possible. FRKN ensures complete confidentiality of your online activity. We do not track, transmit, or sell your information. Your personal data is not stored. To connect, you only need an account number - without the need to enter passwords, email, or phone number. FRKN is based on open source principles, ensuring complete transparency and enhancing security. Open source code allows experts and the public to actively participate in reviewing and improving our product. This facilitates prompt detection and correction of vulnerabilities, providing reliable protection of your data and safe use of our VPN service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: crossgfw at 100% against FRKN's 0%. crossgfw also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
crossgfw holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: crossgfw has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of crossgfw's written reviews are positive against 0% of FRKN's.
crossgfw ships an update every 9 days, FRKN every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | crossgfw | FRKN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | World Youth Freedom Federation | FRKN LLP |
Customer experience
crossgfw
FRKN
In-app purchases
crossgfw
No in-app purchases
FRKN
No in-app purchases
