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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SECURE & RELIABLE Cutting-edge decentralized security. DVPN is built with uncompromising privacy and security in mind. Leveraging the blockchain technology from Sentinel and advanced encryption, it follows a Zero Trust model — users don’t have to rely on us, as independent entities manage the servers, making tracking almost impossible. FAST & EFFICIENT Instant protection, uninterrupted speed. DVPN ensures strong, seamless protection with advanced protocols that safeguard your connection without slowing it down, providing secure browsing without sacrificing speed. BOUNDLESS CONNECTIVITY 2000+ servers in 100+ countries. With thousands of community-operated nodes, DVPN offers over two thousand servers worldwide, covering more than one hundred countries. Experience local browsing from anywhere in the world. ——— About In-App Purchases: DVPN is offering an additional paid service DVPN Plus which requires you to have a subscription to get started. Service is available with an auto-renewable subscription. Weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual subscription plans are available. — Payment will be charged to your iTunes account after trial period (if eligible); — Subscription will automatically renew every month unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period; — Subscription can be managed by visiting iTunes Account Settings; — By subscribing to DVPN Plus you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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
DVPN3 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 (504 vs 15) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 504 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 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
F versus DVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFDVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (504 ratings)4.6 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings504 — better15
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 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 MB67 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 ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
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 504 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 3 months. Most recently, F was updated on November 8, 2026 and DVPN on October 30, 2026.

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