OpenVPN Connect vs V2Box
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenVPN Connect
This official client app provides secure remote access to internal networks and cloud resources using a zero-trust VPN protocol. It ensures continuous verification for every access request, regardless of location. It requires a compatible OpenVPN business solution to function.
- Secure VPN tunneling
- AES-256 encryption & TLS 1.3
- MDM-friendly configuration
- Device posture checks
- Seamless split-tunneling
- Kill switch protection
- MFA authentication support
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OpenVPN Connect is the official OpenVPN client app developed by OpenVPN Inc., the creators of the OpenVPN® protocol. Designed for use with OpenVPN’s zero-trust business VPN solutions, this app enables secure remote access to internal networks, cloud resources, and private applications. A zero-trust VPN is a virtual private network that requires continuous identity and device verification for every access request, adhering to the principle of 'never trust, always verify,' regardless of the user's location. IMPORTANT NOTE: This app does NOT include a built-in VPN service. It establishes an OpenVPN tunnel to a VPN server or service that is compatible with the OpenVPN protocol. It is meant for use with OpenVPN’s business Zero-trust VPN solutions: • Access Server (self-hosted) • CloudConnexa® (cloud-delivered) KEY FEATURES • Fast, secure VPN tunneling with OpenVPN protocol • Strong AES-256 encryption and TLS 1.3 support • MDM-friendly with a global configuration file • Device posture checks** • Import of connection profile with URL** • Captive Wi-Fi portal detection • Web authentication for SAML SSO support • HTTP proxy configuration • Seamless split-tunneling and auto-reconnect • Works over Wi-Fi, LTE/4G, 5G, and all mobile networks • Easy setup & import of .ovpn profiles • Kill switch for fail-safe protection • IPv6 and DNS leak protection • Support for certificate, username/password, external certificate, and MFA authentication ** Works with Access Server and CloudConnexa HOW TO USE OPENVPN CONNECT: Easily get connected by simply entering your organization’s URL and login — no complex setup required. BEST PAIRED WITH OPENVPN BUSINESS SOLUTIONS: • Access Server – Self-hosted zero-trust VPN software server with web-based administration, access control, clustering for horizontal scaling, flexible authentication methods, and zero-trust controls. • CloudConnexa® – Cloud-delivered Zero-Trust business VPN service offered from 30+ worldwide locations with ZTNA, application domain name routing, IPsec support for connecting networks, and advanced identity, device posture, and location context continuous checks. Trusted by Global Businesses: Over 20,000 organizations, including Salesforce, Target, Boeing, and others, rely on OpenVPN’s Zero-Trust VPN solutions.
V2Box
This app acts as a VPN internet network proxy, supporting a wide range of proxy protocols including Shadowsocks, V2ray, and Trojan. It offers advanced features like Reality support, multiple encryption options, and enhanced privacy protection without requiring login or registration.
- Multiple proxy protocol support
- Custom server configuration
- Advanced protocol features (Reality, vless, utls)
- Various encryption options
- Stealthy and stable operation
- Privacy protection and IP masking
- Public Wi-Fi security
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V2box - VPN Internet network proxy , Supports multiple proxy protocols, such as Shadowsocks, V2ray, Vmess, Trojan , SSH , Socks, Ping Tunnel, Hysteria2, DNSTT, Wireguard Features: - Support for adding custom servers proxy (Shadowsocks, v2ray, trojan, vless, vmess, SSH, hysteria2, Ping Tunnel, Wireguard) - Support Reality (xray) - Support vless vision - Support utls - Support SSH with UDP Gateway (udpgw) - Network Combiner, Improve speed and stability (Merge WiFi & Cellular) - Stop on Sleep (Improve Battery usage) - Share on Local SOCKS5 / HTTP (accessible over network) - Custom DNS setup (DOU,DOH,DOT) - Custom Flexible Routing - Multiple encryption protocol support, AES-128-GCM, AES-192-GCM, AES-256-GCM, Chacha20-IETF, Chacha20 - ietf - poly1305, xchacha20 ietf -- poly1305 - 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://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hexasoftware.dev/v2box-terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: OpenVPN Connect at none against V2Box's shown. OpenVPN Connect also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). V2Box's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for OpenVPN Connect against 4.7 for V2Box. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40K and 99K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 45% and 46% positive.
OpenVPN Connect ships an update every 4 months, V2Box every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | OpenVPN Connect | V2Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (40K ratings) — better | 4.7 (99K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | 45.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40K | 99K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #182 | #96 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OpenVPN Inc. | techlaim |
Customer experience
OpenVPN Connect
V2Box
User reviews
OpenVPN Connect
From 40K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and reliable VPN connection
- 🔒 Secure and trustworthy VPN client
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🌟 Excellent customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and disconnects
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🤔 Confusing setup process for some users
V2Box
From 99K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 👍 Convenient features
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 👍 Great app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery usage
- 📺 Annoying ads
- 🔍 Complicated settings
- 🔌 Connection issues
Bugs and requests
OpenVPN Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- Black screen issue after app update
- Profiles not working after app update
- Inability to connect to home network after update
- Slow performance and intermittent connectivity
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Elliptic Curve Crypto
- Improve profile management and editing
- Integrate with iOS Files app for easier configuration
- Implement automatic reconnect and kill switch features
V2Box
Reported bugs
5 issues- Cannot delete configurations
- Subscription links not updating
- Frequent disconnections
- App crashes after update
- Routing issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add batch delete server feature
- Improve split tunneling options
- Provide paid plan to remove ads
- Add speed test feature
- Allow selecting and updating Xray core
In-app purchases
OpenVPN Connect
No in-app purchases
V2Box
No in-app purchases






