Comparison

DPN vs V2Box Pro

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

Head to head
About

DPN

This app offers advanced privacy and speed features by intelligently routing app traffic. It blocks ads, trackers, and threats at the network level, ensuring a smoother online experience without compromising security.

Highlights
  • Per-app smart routing
  • Multi-node acceleration
  • Network-level ad blocking
  • Tracker blocking
  • Threat protection
  • Always-on connection
Features
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DPN goes beyond VPN. Per-app routing. Multi-node acceleration. Deeper ad & tracker filtering. Leave it on, forever. Made by Deeper Network. — APP-RELOCATOR: SMART PER-APP ROUTING — Most VPNs route everything through one tunnel. That's why streaming slows down, messaging apps break, and you keep toggling the VPN on and off. DPN's App-Relocator works with popular apps, giving each one its own route: • Local apps run direct — full native speed, no detour • International apps go through accelerated tunnels • Set it once. Leave DPN on. Forever. You never have to choose between speed and privacy. — MULTI-NODE ACCELERATION — Traditional VPNs send all your traffic through a single node. When that node is busy, you slow down — and there's nothing you can do. DPN runs each tunnel through multiple nodes in parallel. If one node gets congested, others pick up the slack instantly. The result: smoother streaming, more stable messaging, and a VPN that doesn't get in your way — even at peak hours on public Wi-Fi. — DEEPER FILTERING ENGINE — Browser ad blockers stop at the browser. Tracker extensions only catch what they're allowed to see. DPN does both — and more — at the network level. DPN's filter engine blocks: • Ads — comprehensive domain rules, network-level • Trackers — cross-app tracking shutdown • Threats — malicious IPs and harmful sites Because filtering happens at the deepest network layer, DPN reaches inside apps where browser blockers can't. One subscription, three protections. — EVERYDAY PROTECTION — Whether you're on hotel Wi-Fi, mobile data, or your home network, DPN keeps your connection private and your apps working as expected. Encrypted, smart, and always-on. — BUILT BY DEEPER NETWORK — DPN is built by Deeper Network — the team behind Deeper Connect, our privacy-focused network device. The same intelligent routing engine that powers our hardware now runs in your phone, fully self-contained. — WHY DPN — • App-Relocator: smart routing for popular apps — local stays direct at native speed • Multi-node acceleration for stability and speed • Deeper filtering: ads, trackers, threats blocked at the network level • Install on any device, with up to 5 connected simultaneously — unlimited bandwidth • Works with Deeper Connect for whole-home protection • One-tap connect, always-on by design — TRY DPN FREE — Start with a 14-day free trial. After the trial, choose: • Monthly Subscription: $3.99 • Yearly Subscription: $37.99 Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account. Privacy Policy: https://dpn.deeper.network/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://dpn.deeper.network/terms-of-use DPN — beyond VPN. Smarter, faster, made to stay on.

About

V2Box Pro

This app provides advanced proxy protocol support for secure and private internet access. It offers features like network combining for improved speed, custom DNS setup, and multiple encryption protocols. It ensures Wi-Fi security on public hotspots and protects your IP address and privacy.

Highlights
  • Multiple proxy protocol support (V2ray, Shadowsocks, Trojan, etc.)
  • Network Combiner for speed and stability
  • Custom DNS setup (DOU, DOH, DOT)
  • Multiple encryption protocol support
  • Stop on Sleep for battery saving
  • Wi-Fi security on public hotspots
Features
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V2box Pro - VPN Internet network proxy , Supports multiple proxy protocols, such as Shadowsocks, V2ray, Vmess, Trojan , SSH , Socks, hysteria2, Ping Tunnel, Wireguard, DNSTT 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/

Screenshots

DPN4 screens
V2Box Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DPN at Free against V2Box Pro's $2.99. DPN also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (80% vs 60%). V2Box Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads and device support 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

DPN is free to download; V2Box Pro costs $2.99 up front. DPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. V2Box Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DPN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V2Box Pro has 84 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of DPN's written reviews are positive against 60% of V2Box Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DPN ships an update every 3 weeks, V2Box Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
DPN versus V2Box Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDPNV2Box Pro
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better3.9 (84 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1184 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeeper Network IncHexa Software

Customer experience

DPN

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

V2Box Pro

All ratings84 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral16.9%
Negative23.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DPN

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$37.991 Year
None

V2Box Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DPN free?
DPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is V2Box Pro free?
V2Box Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DPN or V2Box Pro?
DPN is rated higher. DPN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while V2Box Pro averages 3.9 from 84 ratings.
Do DPN or V2Box Pro have ads?
Neither DPN nor V2Box Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DPN or V2Box Pro?
DPN ships an update every 3 weeks, and V2Box Pro every 5 days. Most recently, DPN was updated on November 5, 2026 and V2Box Pro on November 7, 2026.

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