Comparison

PocketSSH vs v4freedom

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

Head to head
About

PocketSSH

Features
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PocketSSH is not another SSH client, but so much more than that. Manage Docker containers and services — start, stop, restart — all from the tap of a button, and view container and service statuses from widgets with just a glance. This app was created by Li Ziqi, Kayden Lee, Marcus Low Bok Yat & Yang JingLin under the 2023 Swift Accelerator Programme.

About

v4freedom

This app provides a fast and secure VPN service with support for multiple protocols. It offers free and premium plans, allowing users to connect with a single click, bring their own servers, and sync configurations across devices. Features include encrypted cloud storage, speed testing, and an ad blocker.

Highlights
  • Single-click VPN connection
  • Bring your own server setup
  • Encrypted cloud storage and syncing
  • Extensive protocol support (v2ray, SSH, WireGuard, WARP)
  • Full speed testing and sorting
  • Ad blocker
Features
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v4freedom is a fast, secure VPN app for every platform. Connect with a single click using fresh free servers, or step up to Premium VPN for dedicated speed and quality. Bring your own server, sync everything across your devices, and stay in control of your connection. What's new and main features: A fresh, modern design with dark and light themes. Premium VPN plans for faster, more reliable connections. Smart personal server setup: turn your own server into a VPN in a few taps. Encrypted cloud storage: your configs and subscriptions are encrypted with your own passphrase and sync automatically across all your devices. Import configs from files, links or QR codes, with .v4f file support. Per-server details and usage, so you always know what you are using. Smarter auto-connect to the best and fastest server for your network. Extensive protocol support: v2ray (vmess, vless, trojan, shadowsocks, socks, WireGuard), SSH tunnel and WARP. Our proprietary v4freedom protocol. Full speed testing (tcping, real delay, httping) with sorting by speed. Subscription groups with auto-update, speed sorting and smart configurations. VPN mode and Proxy mode, advanced bypass and proxy rules, and per-app proxy. DoH (DNS over HTTPS) settings for more private DNS. Smart notifications by email, Telegram and push. Referral and loyalty program: invite friends and get rewarded. Per-device keys for stronger account security. Ads blocker. Available on mobile and desktop, in many languages. Join the v4freedom community to share and discover VPN servers. We value your feedback: For any feedback or questions, reach out to us at contact@v4freedom.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PocketSSH4 screens
v4freedom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PocketSSH at none against v4freedom's 10. PocketSSH also leads on ads (none vs shown). v4freedom's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price 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. v4freedom sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PocketSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PocketSSH versus v4freedom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketSSHv4freedom
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (250 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—250 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinkercademy Community ShowcaseShahtek

In-app purchases

None

PocketSSH

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

v4freedom

Subscriptions1
  • v4freedom Pro$3.991 Month
One-time9
  • Essential VPN – 1 Month$1.89
  • Essential VPN – 3 Months$5.59
  • Essential VPN – 6 Months$10.49
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  • Dedicated VPN – 1 Month$11.99
  • Essential VPN – 12 Months$19.90
  • Dedicated VPN – 3 Months$33.99
  • Dedicated VPN – 6 Months$63.99
  • Dedicated VPN – 12 Months$119.99
  • v4freedom Pro (Lifetime - All OS)$199.99

Questions

Is PocketSSH free?
PocketSSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is v4freedom free?
v4freedom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PocketSSH or v4freedom have ads?
v4freedom shows ads; PocketSSH does not.

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