Comparison

Pipster Security vs VPN MIR

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

Head to head
About

Pipster Security

This application provides online security by encrypting your internet traffic and granting access to all online resources. It offers a fast, stable connection with numerous server locations and ensures full anonymity through modern protection protocols. Support is available in Russian.

Highlights
  • One-button activation
  • Fast and stable connection
  • 29 global server locations
  • Full anonymity with modern protocols
  • 24/7 Russian language support
Features
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Pipster – российское ПО, обеспечивающее онлайн-безопасность в интернете. Pipster помогает шифровать трафик и обеспечивает доступ ко всем интернет-ресурсам. 5 причин выбрать Pipster: 1. Включается одной кнопкой 2. Быстрое и стабильное соединение 3. Много локаций на выбор. Доступно 29 локаций в разных странах, выбирайте любую 4. Полная анонимность. Мы шифруем ваш трафик и используем современные протоколы защиты 5. Техподдержка на русском языке Дисклеймер: Мы рекомендуем использовать Pipster только для легальных целей: например, защита интернет-соединения от взлома. Не стоит использовать Pipster для действий, запрещённых законами вашей страны. Служба поддержки 24/7: info@pipster.ru

About

VPN MIR

This app provides a secure and private internet connection using advanced VPN protocols. It shields your online activity from your ISP, hackers on public Wi-Fi, and advertisers. Enjoy features like ad blocking and split tunneling for a safer browsing experience.

Highlights
  • No-logs policy
  • VLESS (XTLS-Reality) protocol
  • Built-in Ad Block
  • Split-Tunneling
  • Prevent DNS leaks
  • No sign up required
Features
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VPN MIR — Free VPN → No-logs policy (no records of your internet activity). → VPN is implemented on the VLESS (XTLS-Reality) protocol—the next generation of the legendary V2Ray. VPN protects you from: → Internet service providers (hiding your internet activity). → Hackers (blocking leaks on public Wi-Fi). → Advertisers (disabling trackers and targeted ads). Additional benefits: → Built-in Ad Block. → Split-Tunneling. → Built-in prevent DNS leaks. → No sign up.

Screenshots

Pipster Security3 screens
VPN MIR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: VPN MIR at free against Pipster Security's free with in-app purchases. VPN MIR also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (62% vs 47%). Pipster Security's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.7.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VPN MIR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN MIR has 485 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Pipster Security's written reviews are positive against 62% of VPN MIR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pipster Security ships an update every 3 weeks, VPN MIR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pipster Security versus VPN MIR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipster SecurityVPN MIR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (52 ratings)4.4 (485 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews62.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52485 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.7.6
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPROMDEVELOPMENT, OOOVPN MIR LLC

Customer experience

Pipster Security

All ratings47 ratings
Positive74.5%
Neutral8.5%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative33.3%

VPN MIR

All ratings401 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative34.0%

Bugs and requests

Pipster Security

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

VPN MIR

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Compatibility issue on iPhone 12

Requested features

1 request
  • Windows and Android versions

In-app purchases

None

Pipster Security

No in-app purchases

None

VPN MIR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pipster Security free?
Pipster Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VPN MIR free?
VPN MIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pipster Security or VPN MIR?
VPN MIR is rated higher. Pipster Security averages 4.1 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while VPN MIR averages 4.4 from 485 ratings.
Do Pipster Security or VPN MIR have ads?
Neither Pipster Security nor VPN MIR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pipster Security or VPN MIR?
Pipster Security ships an update every 3 weeks, and VPN MIR fortnightly. Most recently, Pipster Security was updated on October 30, 2026 and VPN MIR on November 4, 2026.

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