Comparison

F vs DVPN

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

Head to head
About

F

This app offers comprehensive online security and privacy features, including phishing detection, secure browsing, and identity theft protection. It provides a VPN for private browsing and an ad blocker to enhance your online experience across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Phishing and scam detection
  • Secure online banking and shopping
  • VPN for private browsing
  • Dark web monitoring
  • Ad blocker for Safari
  • Password manager
Features
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F-Secure all-in-one security makes online protection easy Choose the protection that matches your needs. Sign up in the app and get Mobile security subscription 14 days free. Mobile Security subscription: Security on the go • No more guessing – detect phishing websites, fake online stores, and SMS scams automatically. • Keep your money safe when banking, browsing, and shopping online. • Spot scams with Scam Scanner — upload a screenshot of anything suspicious and find out if it’s a scam. • Connect to any WiFi hotspot securely with a VPN and make your browsing private. • Prevent identity theft with 24/7 dark web monitoring and data breach alerts. • Eliminate excessive online ads and speed up page loading with Ad Blocker for Safari. Total subscription: complete protection on all devices • Everything included in Mobile security plus all the following benefits. • Protect all your PC, Mac, and mobile devices against cyber threats with one subscription. • Store and access passwords from any device with a password manager. F‑Secure VPN subscription If you only want to guard your privacy, you can get the F‑Secure VPN subscription. With it you only pay for F‑Secure VPN that allows you to browse privately, join any Wi-Fi hotspot safely, and change your IP address. Secure everything you do online F-Secure makes protecting everything you do online easy – whether it’s streaming your favorite show, connecting with family, managing your money, or saving priceless memories. Everything you need is in one app.

About

DVPN

This app provides secure and reliable internet access through a decentralized network of servers. It offers fast speeds and boundless connectivity across over 100 countries, ensuring user privacy and anonymity.

Highlights
  • Decentralized security
  • Zero Trust model
  • Advanced encryption
  • High-speed connections
  • 2000+ servers worldwide
  • Access in 100+ countries
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DVPN is a decentralized VPN: instead of one company running every server, thousands of independent node operators on the Sentinel network do. No single party sees your whole connection, and there is no central log to leak, subpoena, or sell. ZERO-TRUST BY DESIGN You don't have to trust us. Servers are run by independent operators, traffic is encrypted end to end, and node selection is verifiable on-chain. Switch servers or protocols in one tap. FIVE PROTOCOLS, ONE TAP — WireGuard for raw speed on fast, open networks — AmneziaWG makes your VPN traffic look like ordinary internet traffic — Hysteria keeps connections fast and stable on congested or unreliable networks — V2Ray and Xray with REALITY offer maximum stealth: your connection looks like a regular HTTPS session DVPN picks the best protocol for your network, or you choose. Connect in seconds and keep your full bandwidth. 2,000+ SERVERS, 100+ COUNTRIES Browse as a local almost anywhere. Pick a country and go, or let DVPN choose the nearest fast node. BUILT FOR PRIVACY — No account, no email, no sign-up required — No activity logs — Open protocols, open network — Works on Wi‑Fi, cellular, and public hotspots DVPN PLUS The free tier covers the most popular countries. Plus unlocks every server location on the network, plus premium high-performance nodes for streaming, gaming, and large downloads. Weekly, monthly, 6-month, and annual plans. ——— Subscription terms Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, or at the end of the free trial if one is offered. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price and plan length unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://norselabs.io/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://norselabs.io/legal/terms-of-service ——— Made with love in Estonia.

Screenshots

F4 screens
DVPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

F and DVPN both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of DVPN's written reviews are positive against 42% of F's. DVPN also leads on device support (4 vs 2). F's advantage is ratings volume (505 vs 15). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. F sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and DVPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DVPN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: F has 505 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of F's written reviews are positive against 92% of DVPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F ships an update monthly, DVPN every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
F versus DVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFDVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (505 ratings)4.6 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings505 — better15
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size301 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperF-Secure CorporationNORSE Labs

Customer experience

F

All ratings504 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews474 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative49.4%

DVPN

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

F

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent login issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent browsing protection

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add DuckDuckGo search engine
  • Improve VPN reliability and connectivity
  • Streamline subscription management

DVPN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

F

One-time3
  • F-Secure VPN - 12 Months$34.99
  • Mobile Security - 12 Months$44.99
  • Total - 12 months 5 devices$89.99
4 purchases

DVPN

Subscriptions4
  • Plus (Weekly)3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Plus (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Plus (Semiannual)7 Days trial$24.996 Months
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  • Plus (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is F free?
F is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DVPN free?
DVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, F or DVPN?
DVPN is rated higher. F averages 4.4 out of 5 from 505 ratings, while DVPN averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.
Do F or DVPN have ads?
Neither F nor DVPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F or DVPN?
F ships an update monthly, and DVPN every 2 months. Most recently, F was updated on November 10, 2026 and DVPN on November 12, 2026.

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