Comparison

Direct vs OvpnSpider Connect

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

Head to head
About

Direct

This Safari extension for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS helps speed up browsing by removing Google's click tracking redirects. It enhances your online experience by streamlining navigation and reducing delays caused by Google's data collection practices.

Highlights
  • Removes Google click tracking
  • Speeds up browsing
  • Streamlines online experience
  • Safari extension for iOS, iPadOS, macOS
  • Requires permission to read/alter webpages
Features
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Frustrated with Google's secretive click tracking slowing down your online experience? Bid farewell to delays and revel in a faster, more streamlined browsing adventure with Remove Google Redirection. Remove Google Redirection is a Safari extension designed for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. To enable its features, it's essential to grant permission in Safari settings, allowing the extension to read and alter webpages for all websites. * Why we should remove google’s redirection: Google's Click Tracking secretly monitors which URLs users click to enhance search technology, customize content, and improve advertising. This data refines search results and pagerank, identifying popular webpages and frequently clicked links. Despite its utility, privacy advocates are concerned. Users remain unaware of the redirection, as Google reformats the destination URL through its servers.

About

OvpnSpider Connect

Features
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OvpnSpider Connect is a VPN client for iPhone and iPad, focused on SSL-VPN connections. The SSL-VPN protocol supported by OvpnSpider Connect is the one implemented by SoftEther VPN. This protocol is widely used by compatible VPN servers and VPNGate-style public VPN profiles, and OvpnSpider Connect brings this type of connection to iPhone and iPad. Many compatible VPN servers offer multiple protocol options, including SSL-VPN, L2TP/IPsec, OpenVPN, and MS-SSTP. In practice, SSL-VPN is often the preferred choice when available, particularly for users who want efficient VPN connectivity through a dedicated client. With OvpnSpider Connect, you can create SSL-VPN profiles manually, import .ovpn configuration files, start and stop connections, and monitor connection status in real time — all from a clean, native interface. Key features: - Create and save SSL-VPN profiles - Configure server address, port, virtual hub, username, password, UDP acceleration, and TCP connection count - Import .ovpn configuration files - Receive .ovpn files shared from other apps - Import available VPN configurations from OvpnSpider Lite - Monitor connection status in real time - Track upload and download speeds - View total sent and received traffic - Review recent connection logs - Switch app language in Settings OvpnSpider Connect is built for users who need a practical SSL-VPN client for iPhone and iPad, with OpenVPN import included as an added convenience. SoftEther and SoftEther VPN are trademarks or registered trademarks of SoftEther Corporation. OvpnSpider Connect is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by SoftEther Corporation.

Screenshots

Direct1 screens
OvpnSpider Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OvpnSpider Connect at every 9 days against Direct's every 3 months. Direct's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Direct costs $1.99 and OvpnSpider Connect $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Direct ships an update every 3 months, OvpnSpider Connect every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Direct versus OvpnSpider Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectOvpnSpider Connect
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer磊 汪ARCNICE PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Direct

No in-app purchases

None

OvpnSpider Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Direct free?
Direct costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OvpnSpider Connect free?
OvpnSpider Connect costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Direct or OvpnSpider Connect have ads?
Neither Direct nor OvpnSpider Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Direct or OvpnSpider Connect?
Direct ships an update every 3 months, and OvpnSpider Connect every 9 days. Most recently, Direct was updated on October 6, 2026 and OvpnSpider Connect on October 26, 2026.

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