| Core Identity |
| Developer | CITY OF THE SKY NETWORK | DuckDuckGo, Inc. | XTreme Team | XTreme Team | XTreme Team | NetBird GmbH | F5 Networks, Inc. | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. | KeepSolid Inc. | VPN China Network |
| Category | Developer Tools | Utilities | Tools | Tools | Communication | Utilities | Business | Business | Productivity | Utilities |
| Platform | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android | Android | Android | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 3.0 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 1.7 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 5 | 2,325,699 | 215 | 173 | 147 | 42 | 13 | 186 | 22 | 280 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2022 | Jun 27, 2013 | Apr 13, 2025 | Nov 18, 2022 | Jan 21, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | Mar 12, 2018 | Oct 3, 2015 | Jul 12, 2021 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Last Updated | May 4, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | Dec 18, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 | Jan 6, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Jan 8, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | Jun 1, 2022 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | mixed | positive | - | - | - | mixed | negative | negative | mixed | - |
| Score | 45/100 | 75/100 | - | - | - | 55/100 | 25/100 | 25/100 | 45/100 | - |
| Praises | - High-speed global network connectivity provides reliable performance for international browsing needs
| - Privacy-focused browsing experience effectively blocks trackers and intrusive advertisements for users
| - | - | - | - High connection speeds and low latency compared to traditional VPN solutions
| - Always connected mode provides reliable background VPN access after the latest update
| - Effective detection of malicious network gateways and suspicious public Wi-Fi hotspots
| - Effective DNS-based traffic filtering provides users with granular control over background application data usage
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| Complaints | - Frequent connection failures and service outages disrupt daily internet access for users
| - Screen flickering during page loads and tracker blocking animations disrupts the browsing flow
| - | - | - | - Configuration complexity for non-technical administrators and occasional connection drops on mobile devices
| - Persistent connection failures and infinite loading loops break the core VPN utility
- Mandatory device administrator permissions cause friction and privacy concerns for personal devices
| - Excessive battery consumption following background activity in recent software builds
- False positive malware flags preventing access to essential corporate applications
| - Frequent application crashes and connectivity timeouts disrupt the firewall protection after the latest update
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| Requests | - Expanded server coverage for specific regions like Taiwan and South America
| - Background video playback support allows users to listen to media while using other apps
| - | - | - | - | - Passkey authentication support requested to modernize the current login experience
| - Technical documentation explaining specific security changes and background resource usage
| - Ability to import custom domain blocklists to improve ad-blocking and content filtering efficacy
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Specialized protocol support (Hysteria2/Vless) sustains power-user retention
- Mihomo kernel provides high-performance connection management
- Proprietary directory portal secures UBT community distribution
| - Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
- Local-device tracker blocking functions as a privacy-first distribution moat
| - | - | - | - WireGuard-based P2P mesh architecture reduces latency for distributed teams
- Open-source transparency lowers initial adoption friction for developer-centric organizations
| - Established BIG-IP infrastructure compatibility
- Deep enterprise security compliance
- Granular IT-enforced device lockdown
| - Enterprise-grade compliance enforcement absent in consumer tools
- Deep integration with corporate identity and access management systems
| - MonoDefense bundle integration drives cross-sell revenue
- Multi-platform support enables household-level subscription adoption
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| Weaknesses | - Opaque identification code login flow
- High frequency of service outages
- Lack of responsive customer support
| - 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
- Screen flickering and navigation regressions post-update
- No cloud-save functionality despite user requests
| - | - | - | - 0.2★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates platform-specific stability issues
- Lack of enterprise-grade compliance reporting limits penetration into regulated corporate segments
| - Persistent connection-stalling bugs
- Forced administrative permissions
- Poor dark mode accessibility
| - High battery drain post-update
- False-positive flags blocking essential work apps
- System performance degradation across multiple device models
| - 3.8★ Android rating reflects stability regressions
- Aggressive trial-to-subscription prompts create high churn
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| Pricing | free | subscription | free | free | free | freemium | free | free | subscription | subscription |
| Momentum | Maintenance | Active | - | - | - | Maintenance | Maintenance | Active | - | Zombie |
| Update Cadence | 3 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~77d avg | 5 versions, ~9d avg | - | - | - | 2 versions, ~21d avg | 2 versions, ~22d avg | 3 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~11d avg | - | 5 versions |
