# SSH Tunnel vs TxThinking SSH

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TxThinking SSH at 100% against SSH Tunnel's 46%. TxThinking SSH also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and device support (4 vs 2). SSH Tunnel's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $19.99) and ratings volume (147 vs 3). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SSH Tunnel costs $9.99 and TxThinking SSH $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TxThinking SSH holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Tunnel has 147 ratings behind it against 3, 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 TxThinking SSH's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Tunnel | TxThinking SSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-tunnel-vpn-and-socks5-proxy/id1260223542/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txthinking-ssh/id6476594011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| 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:** #45 Top Paid · 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


### TxThinking SSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txthinking-ssh/id6476594011)

This app provides a secure SSH terminal for managing multiple servers. It supports simultaneous sessions, password, and private key authentication. A one-time purchase unlocks its functionality across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple servers, Multiple SSH sessions simultaneously, Password authentication, Private key authentication, One-time purchase

**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 TxThinking SSH free?

TxThinking SSH costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SSH Tunnel or TxThinking SSH?

TxThinking SSH is rated higher. SSH Tunnel averages 4.0 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while TxThinking SSH averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do SSH Tunnel or TxThinking SSH have ads?

Neither SSH Tunnel nor TxThinking SSH shows ads.

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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.*