# OpenVPN Connect vs Streisand

The clearest difference is rating: OpenVPN Connect at 4.8 against Streisand's 4.4. OpenVPN Connect also leads on ratings volume (40K vs 2.1K) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). Streisand's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (55% vs 45%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OpenVPN Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenVPN Connect has 40K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of OpenVPN Connect's written reviews are positive against 55% of Streisand's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

OpenVPN Connect ships an update every 4 months, Streisand every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenVPN Connect | Streisand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openvpn-connect/id590379981/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streisand/id6450534064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **54.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OpenVPN Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/590379984) | [ARCADIA ODYSSEY INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696981493) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenVPN Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openvpn-connect/id590379981)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Secure VPN tunneling, AES-256 encryption & TLS 1.3, MDM-friendly configuration, Device posture checks, Seamless split-tunneling, Kill switch protection, MFA authentication support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable VPN connection
- 🔒 Secure and trustworthy VPN client
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🌟 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and disconnects
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🤔 Confusing setup process for some users

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Streisand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streisand/id6450534064)

This application provides a flexible client for managing proxy servers with a user-friendly interface. It supports a wide range of protocols and offers advanced features like rule-based setup and custom DNS. Your network activity data remains private on your device.

**Highlights:** Rule-based proxy setup, Compatibility with various protocols, Custom DNS support, VLESS (Reality), VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth, fast, and user-friendly
- 👍 Great UI and intuitive design
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 🔥 Cutting-edge protocols and features
- 💯 Reliable and stable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Disruptive ads
- 🤔 Confusing UI elements (start/stop buttons)
- 🔍 Latency test not working on custom configs

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with iOS 17
- Inability to edit local profiles after first edit
- Notification issues (blocking app notifications)
- Connectivity problems with certain apps (Instagram, WhatsApp)
- Sudden disconnections and inability to reconnect

**Requested features**

- Add auto-selection of best configuration based on ping
- Implement auto-connect and auto-reconnect functionality
- Allow manual addition of websites for routing
- Add option to disable STUN to prevent IP leaks
- Enhance DNS handling for better performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenVPN Connect free?

OpenVPN Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Streisand free?

Streisand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenVPN Connect or Streisand?

OpenVPN Connect is rated higher. OpenVPN Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Streisand averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do OpenVPN Connect or Streisand have ads?

Neither OpenVPN Connect nor Streisand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenVPN Connect or Streisand?

OpenVPN Connect ships an update every 4 months, and Streisand every 2 weeks. Most recently, OpenVPN Connect was updated on October 28, 2026 and Streisand on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*