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SSH Tunnel: VPN & SOCKS5 proxy

SSH Tunnel: VPN & SOCKS5 proxy

VPN, proxy & port forwarding

148 ratings
103 reviews
#4 in paid Developer Tools
🔧 Utilities
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$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 24, 2017
  • August 24, 2026

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Mobibean, LLC
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Securely manage SSH tunnels and port forwarding on your mobile device. Configure local SOCKS5 proxies and private tunnels to your own server, with support for various authentication methods and advanced traffic redirection rules.

✓Local Port Forwarding
✓Dynamic Port Forwarding (SOCKS5 proxy)
✓Password, Private Key, 2FA authentication
✓Multiple SSH Key support
✓Connection Export & Import
✓Proxy Auto-Configuration (PAC) file support
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SSH Tunnel. Based on 148 reviews and a 4.0/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Developer Tools app.

Positive things

  • ✅Works well for SSH tunneling when used as intended
  • 🌐Supports SOCKS5 dynamic forwarding
  • 🔐Supports multiple SSH key formats
  • 📱Useful built-in browser for tunnel access
  • ⚙️Proxy auto-configuration (PAC) support
  • 🎯Simple and intuitive interface
  • 👨‍💼Excellent developer support and responsiveness
  • 🚀Stable connections when app stays in foreground
  • 📊Works well on iPad with split-screen/Stage Manager

Negative things

  • 🚫Cannot maintain SSH tunnel in background (30-second limit)
  • ⚠️App disconnects when switched to other applications
  • 💰Expensive for limited functionality ($7.99-$10)
  • 🔄Lacks transparency about iOS limitations in description
  • 🌐In-app browser leaks user IP address
  • 📍Requires location services enabled for background operation
  • 🐛Ports not freed up after tunnel termination
  • 📱Limited functionality on iPhone vs iPad
  • ⏱️Tunnel drops within 10-30 seconds in background
  • 🔌Cannot configure system-wide SOCKS proxy on iPhone
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What's New in SSH Tunnel

3.0.0

August 24, 2026

**The tunnel finally works in the background.** Full native rewrite (Swift). Connections, keys and settings migrate automatically. - New VPN engine: route all device traffic through your own SSH server. Runs in the background, survives closing the app, reconnects after reboot. - New macOS menu bar app, included with the same purchase. - In-app browser now uses the tunnel; added address bar, back/forward, reload. - Import private keys from a file. - Multiple tunnels at once. - Host key change alerts. - Appearance System / Light / Dark. - Fixed RSA keys against OpenSSH 8.8+. - Fixed PAC file serving. - Fixed idle timeout killing active tunnels. - Removed location permission. No analytics (crash reports only). - Requires iOS 17+ / macOS 14+.

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Charts

Top Paid

📊 4

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The app has maintained its position at 4 recently.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 55-1

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This app dropped -1 position in Developer Tools chart.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

User reviews

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Flaky, unreliable.

Doesn’t handshake correctly with Safari and other clients. May be an impossible promise, trying to run this in the background.
kosh32kosh32

Response from developer

Fixed in 3.0. The new VPN engine keeps the tunnel alive in the background and routes the whole device through it, Safari included.

Не работает в фоновом режиме

Приложение не работает в фоновом режиме, оно просто теряет всякий смысл
Nikogda12345Nikogda12345

Не работает в фоне

Это просто отстой, когда приложение сворачиваешь и оно выдает предупреждение, что не работает в фоне. Весь смысл приложения пропадает. Не покупайте его!
ВНА1984ВНА1984

Too bad

It doesn't support background running, yet it's still okay to charge for it ???
当前网络异常当前网络异常

Useless

It only runs in the foreground. Can’t setup a systemwide SOCKS proxy.
MkarauMkarau
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Reported Bugs

12 issues

2FA login not working despite being advertised

Bug

In-app browser unable to access localhost or local IP addresses

Bug

Private key parsing issues (requires proper line endings)

Bug

Connection drops frequently (every 5 minutes in some cases)

Bug

App crashes unexpectedly

Bug

Cannot edit or delete existing connections

Bug

Tunnel connection drops when changing applications

Bug

Port remains busy after tunnel termination

Bug

Location services prompt appears every time app closes

Bug

App not updated for iOS 16+ compatibility

Bug

SOCKS5 functionality not working in some cases

Bug

Incompatible with iOS 18

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

Background app refresh capability

Feature

VPN interface implementation for system-wide traffic routing

Feature

Multiple simultaneous tunnels

Feature

Tabs in built-in browser

Feature

Remote port forwarding support

Feature

2FA/Two-factor authentication support

Feature

Better documentation and setup guides

Feature

Support for PuTTY key format

Feature

Mouse click events in in-app browser

Feature

Shortcuts app integration

Feature

Compression option support

Feature

Global proxy support for mobile networks

Feature

FAQ

What does SSH Tunnel do?

SSH Tunnel allows you to manage SSH tunnels and port forwarding on your iOS device. It enables you to configure a local SOCKS5 proxy with a private tunnel to your own SSH server, providing secure remote access and traffic redirection.

What are the main features of SSH Tunnel?

Key features include local and dynamic port forwarding, support for password, private key, and 2FA authentication, multiple SSH key types, host key fingerprint checking, connection statistics, export/import functionality, and PAC file support for advanced traffic rules.

Is SSH Tunnel free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

What are the compatibility requirements for SSH Tunnel?

The application is designed for mobile devices running iOS. To use the app, you need to have an SSH server configured that you can connect to.

How can I use SSH Tunnel for traffic redirection?

SSH Tunnel offers advanced traffic redirection capabilities. You can manually configure a PAC (Proxy Auto-Config) file with special rules to redirect traffic based on factors like the Wi-Fi network, time of day, or the requested resource address.