VPNET vs Freeborn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VPNET
This app acts as a client for connecting to user-managed VPN servers. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing multiple configurations, monitoring connections, and supports modern encryption. The application does not provide VPN services itself, placing responsibility on the user for server management and legal compliance.
- Manage multiple VPN configurations
- User-friendly server selection
- Real-time connection status
- Modern encryption support
- Automatic fastest server connection
- Client-side configuration processing
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VPNET is software—a VPN client designed exclusively for technical connection to servers whose configurations are provided and managed by the user. The application does not provide, sell, or distribute VPN services, network access, or server infrastructure in any form. The VPNET - Fast Proxy Client application is not a VPN access provider and does not own, control, or administer any VPN servers, proxy servers, or network nodes. The user independently: • adds and uses server configurations • selects a VPN provider or server • determines the purposes and methods of using the application • bears full responsibility for compliance with applicable local, national, and international laws VPNET is a mobile application that simplifies working with modern VPN connections thanks to its convenient interface, high performance, and advanced connection management capabilities. The application is designed for both technically trained and ordinary users who need a reliable and transparent tool for connecting to their own VPN configurations. Key features • Connect and manage multiple VPN configurations • User-friendly interface for selecting and switching servers • Real-time connection status monitoring • Support for modern encryption mechanisms • Automatic connection to the fastest server • Processing of expired configurations and subscriptions on the client side Confidentiality, stability, and responsibility VPNET does not collect or transmit user data. All information about connections and configurations is stored exclusively on the user's device and is not sent to external application servers. The application acts solely as a client. All issues related to connection stability, speed, server availability, and the quality of VPN access provided are the responsibility of the VPN provider or server used by the user. Privacy policy: https://vpnet-client.com/client-privacy
Freeborn
This app is a powerful proxy client for securely managing and connecting to your own proxy servers. It offers a clean interface, flexible configuration, and advanced routing for network traffic control. Users must provide their own server configurations to utilize its features.
- Manual and QR code configuration import
- Multiple protocol support (VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks, SOCKS, HTTP)
- High performance and low latency
- Clean and modern user interface
- Secure local data storage
- Privacy-focused, no network activity tracking
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Important Notice This application is NOT a VPN service and does NOT provide or sell VPN or proxy servers. You must create or purchase your own server configurations to use this app. Please ensure that your usage complies with local laws and regulations. Freeborn is a powerful and easy-to-use proxy client that helps you securely manage and connect to your own proxy servers. It provides a clean interface, flexible configuration, and advanced routing capabilities for full control over your network traffic. Key Features: • Manual and QR code configuration import • Multiple protocol support • High performance and low latency • Clean and modern user interface • Secure local data storage Supported Protocols: • VLESS (Reality) • VMess • Trojan • Shadowsocks • SOCKS • HTTP Privacy First This app does NOT collect, track, or upload your network activity. All configuration data is stored locally on your device. Legal Terms of Service: https://freeborn.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://freeborn.app/pp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Freeborn at 70% against VPNET's 19%. VPNET's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VPNET holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of VPNET's written reviews are positive against 70% of Freeborn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
VPNET ships an update fortnightly, Freeborn every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VPNET | Freeborn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (18 ratings) — better | 3.2 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | 70.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Green Meadow Media | SWEET AND CO LLC |
Customer experience
VPNET
Freeborn
In-app purchases
VPNET
No in-app purchases
Freeborn
No in-app purchases









