# SSH Tunnel vs mitmproxy client by txthinking

The clearest difference is review sentiment: mitmproxy client by txthinking at 100% against SSH Tunnel's 46%. mitmproxy client by txthinking also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). SSH Tunnel's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $24.99) and ratings volume (147 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SSH Tunnel costs $9.99 and mitmproxy client by txthinking $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

mitmproxy client by txthinking holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Tunnel has 147 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of SSH Tunnel's written reviews are positive against 100% of mitmproxy client by txthinking's.

SSH Tunnel ships an update monthly, mitmproxy client by txthinking every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Tunnel | mitmproxy client by txthinking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $24.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-tunnel-vpn-and-socks5-proxy/id1260223542/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mitmproxy-client-by-txthinking/id1528537342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #120 |
| Size | 17 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mobibean, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142567045) | [TxThinking, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634589596) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Tunnel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-tunnel-vpn-and-socks5-proxy/id1260223542)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #153 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 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

**Reported bugs**

- 2FA login not working despite being advertised
- In-app browser unable to access localhost or local IP addresses
- Private key parsing issues (requires proper line endings)
- Connection drops frequently (every 5 minutes in some cases)
- App crashes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Background app refresh capability
- VPN interface implementation for system-wide traffic routing
- Multiple simultaneous tunnels
- Tabs in built-in browser
- Remote port forwarding support


### mitmproxy client by txthinking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mitmproxy-client-by-txthinking/id1528537342)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This helper app captures and assembles IP packets into TCP and SOCKS5 streams for analysis. It allows interception and modification of HTTP/HTTPS traffic, saving conversations for replay, and reverse proxying. Requires a desktop installation of mitmproxy.

**Highlights:** Captures IP packets and assembles TCP/SOCKS5 streams, Intercepts and modifies HTTP/HTTPS requests/responses, Saves and replays HTTP conversations, Reverse proxy mode, On-the-fly SSL/TLS certificate generation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Tunnel free?

SSH Tunnel costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is mitmproxy client by txthinking free?

mitmproxy client by txthinking costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SSH Tunnel or mitmproxy client by txthinking?

mitmproxy client by txthinking is rated higher. SSH Tunnel averages 4.0 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while mitmproxy client by txthinking averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SSH Tunnel or mitmproxy client by txthinking have ads?

Neither SSH Tunnel nor mitmproxy client by txthinking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Tunnel or mitmproxy client by txthinking?

SSH Tunnel ships an update monthly, and mitmproxy client by txthinking every 3 months. Most recently, SSH Tunnel was updated on October 15, 2026 and mitmproxy client by txthinking on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SSH Tunnel or mitmproxy client by txthinking?

SSH Tunnel currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and mitmproxy client by txthinking at #120. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*