Comparison

V2RC vs VPN

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

Head to head
About

V2RC

This app acts as a client for your existing proxy servers or subscriptions. It allows you to import various proxy link types, connect with a single tap, and intelligently selects the best node for your connection. Features include a kill switch, internet verification, and domain/IP routing rules.

Highlights
  • Import VLESS, VMess, Shadowsocks, Trojan, WireGuard links
  • Smart Connect for optimal node selection
  • Kill Switch for connection stability
  • Internet check after connection
  • Routing rules for domain/IP bypass
  • DNS over HTTPS support
Features
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Already have your own proxy server or subscription? V2RC is the iOS client that puts it to work. Import your links, tap to connect, and let Smart Connect find the best node for you. V2RC does not provide servers. You bring your own configs or a subscription from your provider. IMPORT YOUR WAY • Paste a URL or JSON, import from the clipboard, or add a subscription URL • Supports VLESS, VMess, Shadowsocks, Trojan, Hysteria2, WireGuard/AmneziaWG, MasterDNS, MASQUE CONNECT-IP and NaiveProxy links • Add, update, update all and delete subscriptions and their nodes CONNECT WITH CONFIDENCE • Network Extension tunnel with live status, download and upload • Internet check after connecting: you see "Internet OK" or "Connected — no internet" • Smart Connect pings all nodes, selects the best working one, verifies it and fails over to another if needed • Kill Switch keeps the tunnel reconnecting after drops or network changes • Auto Connect when the app opens TEST AND ORGANIZE • Ping one config or all of them, sort by ping and clear results • Routing rules to bypass or block domains and IPs • DNS choice: system, 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 over DoH, or your own custom server BACKUP AND SUPPORT • Copy your configs and subscriptions as text, then merge or replace them on another device. The backup holds credentials in plain text, and the app warns you. • Engine log, memory and status diagnostics • Built-in FAQ and email support with diagnostics attached MADE FOR EVERYDAY USE • Dark mode • 15 app languages to choose from FREE WITH ADS V2RC is free and supported by ads. Watch a rewarded ad to go ad-free for 2 hours, or make a one-time Remove Ads purchase to turn ads off for good. You can restore it at any time. The home banner only appears while you are disconnected, so ad traffic stays out of your tunnel. Privacy Policy: https://lukayn.com/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://lukayn.com/en/terms

About

VPN

This application acts as a client for connecting to your own proxy servers, offering secure network connections and flexible traffic management. It supports various modern protocols and encryption algorithms, with easy configuration import and robust privacy features.

Highlights
  • Traffic proxying with custom routing rules
  • Xray/Reality support
  • Multiple encryption algorithms
  • Convenient configuration import (QR, clipboard, deep links)
  • Custom DNS and traffic splitting
  • No user activity log collection
Features
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V2 Proxy Client — Lightweight, Secure, and User-Friendly V2ray Client V2 Proxy Client is a client application designed to connect to your own proxy servers. It provides an intuitive interface, easy setup, and support for modern connection protocols, helping users build secure network connections and flexibly manage traffic routing. Key Features • Traffic Proxying: Redirect network traffic on demand, with routing rules based on apps, domains, and custom settings • Xray/Reality Support: Compatible with Reality based on Xray • Multiple Encryption Algorithms: Supports AES-128-GCM, AES-192-GCM, AES-256-GCM, ChaCha20-IETF, and ChaCha20-IETF-Poly1305 • Convenient Configuration Import: Import nodes via QR code, clipboard, deep links, or manual entry • DNS and Routing Configuration: Custom DNS servers, traffic-splitting rules, and flexible bypass options • Privacy Protection: The app does not collect or store user activity logs Supported Protocols • VLESS • VMESS • Trojan How to Use Prepare or purchase your own server from a third-party service provider; Obtain node configuration links such as vless://, vmess://, or trojan://; Import the configurations into V2 Proxy Client and connect with one tap. Privacy & Data • The app does not collect personally identifiable information; • The app does not record browsing history or upload network traffic content; • All configurations and data are stored locally on your device only. Compliance Statement • V2 Proxy Client is a network proxy client application and does not provide its own VPN services, paid lines, or circumvention services; • Users are solely responsible for complying with local laws, regulations, and platform policies when using the app; • The app is provided “as is” and does not guarantee the quality, stability, or availability of third-party network services. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cipherlane.xyz/p.html

Screenshots

V2RC4 screens
VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: V2RC at none against VPN's shown. V2RC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). VPN's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. V2RC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

V2RC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPN has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of V2RC's written reviews are positive against 100% of VPN's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V2RC ships an update every 2 weeks, VPN every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
V2RC versus VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterV2RCVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB171 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLukayn LTDSIMPLE INNOV PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

V2RC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

VPN

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

V2RC

One-time1
  • V2RC Remove ADS$9.99
3 purchases

VPN

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is V2RC free?
V2RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VPN free?
VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, V2RC or VPN?
V2RC is rated higher. V2RC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VPN averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do V2RC or VPN have ads?
VPN shows ads; V2RC does not.
Which is updated more often, V2RC or VPN?
V2RC ships an update every 2 weeks, and VPN every 4 weeks. Most recently, V2RC was updated on November 12, 2026 and VPN on November 13, 2026.

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