Comparison

Loon vs SSID

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Loon

This app is a powerful network tool for debugging and optimizing connections. It offers comprehensive traffic capture, detailed record-keeping, and advanced routing options. Features include robust ad-blocking and cutting-edge DNS capabilities.

Highlights
  • Wide protocol support (ss, vmess, trojan, etc.)
  • Comprehensive traffic capture (HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP)
  • Detailed request/response header and body recording
  • MITM functionality over HTTP2
  • Advanced domain-based routing
  • Robust ad-blocking with custom rules
  • Traffic usage monitoring
  • Advanced DNS features (IPv6, DoH, DoQ, DoH3)
Features
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Loon is not just another network tool—it's a powerhouse for debugging and optimizing your network connections. With Loon, you're in command, equipped with an array of features to streamline your network troubleshooting experience. Here's what sets Loon apart: Protocol Support: Loon supports a wide range of protocols including ss, ssr, vmess, trojan, vless, HTTP/S, SOCKS5, hysteria2,Shadow-TLS, and WireGuard. No matter your preferred protocol, Loon has you covered. Comprehensive Traffic Capture: Capture all HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, and UDP traffic on your device effortlessly and redirect it to your proxy server for thorough analysis and debugging. Detailed Record-Keeping: Gain insights into your network activity with Loon's ability to record HTTP and HTTPS request and response headers and bodies. With this level of detail, troubleshooting becomes a breeze. MITM Capabilities: Loon offers Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) functionality over HTTP2 connections, allowing you to intercept and analyze encrypted traffic for deeper debugging insights. Advanced Routing Options: Take control of your network traffic with Loon's powerful router, which can be configured based on domain, URL, IP, Protocol, Port, and HTTP headers. This granular control ensures that your traffic flows exactly where you need it to go. Robust Ad-blocking: Loon's ad-blocking capabilities are second to none. Develop custom rules, rewriting, and scripting to effectively block unwanted ads and streamline your browsing experience. Traffic Usage Monitoring: Stay informed about your data usage with Loon's built-in traffic measurement tools, giving you valuable insights into your network activity. Cutting-edge DNS Features: Loon boasts full IPv6 support, asynchronous DNS requests, and the ability to query DNS over HTTPS, QUIC, and HTTP3. Record DNS results and ensure a seamless DNS resolution experience. Extendable Functionality: Unlock limitless possibilities with Loon's support for using JavaScripts to extend proxy functionality. Customize and tailor Loon to meet your specific needs and preferences. Experience the next level of network debugging with Loon. Download now and take control of your network connections like never before. For more about proxy: https://nsloon.app/docs/intro Join our telegram group: https://t.me/Loon0x00 Contact us loon0x00@gmail.com

About

SSID

Connect to a VPN service with a single tap. Offers multiple connection modes, server lists with latency testing, and works across Apple devices. It prioritizes user privacy with no logging of activity.

Highlights
  • One-tap connect
  • Live speed and traffic stats
  • Rule, Global, or Direct mode
  • Custom rules support
  • Server list with latency testing
  • Works on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Features
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SSID is a fast, lightweight client for the SSID VPN service. Sign in with your SSID account or with Apple and connect with one tap. • One-tap connect with live speed and traffic stats • Rule, Global or Direct mode, plus your own custom rules • Server list with latency testing • Works on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV We never inspect or store your traffic content. Some of our servers keep user access logs, including the domains or addresses you access, for troubleshooting and handling abuse complaints; details are in our privacy policy. No ads or analytics SDKs. SUBSCRIPTIONS Plans are offered in the app as auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://legal.ssidwork.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@ssidwork.com

Screenshots

Loon4 screens
SSID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SSID at 100% against Loon's 53%. SSID also leads on price (Free vs $7.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.9). Loon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (532 vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SSID is free to download; Loon costs $7.99 up front. SSID sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Loon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SSID holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loon has 532 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Loon's written reviews are positive against 100% of SSID's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loon ships an update monthly, SSID every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Loon versus SSID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoonSSID
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (532 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings532 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoon Lab LimitedROG CLOUD LLC

Customer experience

Loon

All ratings528 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive52.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative39.4%

SSID

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Loon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Nodes not working after iOS 16 update
  • Subscription issues and inability to refund
  • Mitm and script features not functioning properly
  • Incompatibility with certain games and apps

Requested features

6 requests
  • Support for Reality protocol
  • Support for gRPC protocol
  • Proxy sharing feature
  • Improved DNS hijacking protection
  • Better widget and shortcut support
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  • macOS and Windows versions

SSID

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Loon

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

SSID

Subscriptions5
  • SSID 100G$3.491 Month
  • SSID 200G$4.991 Month
  • SSID 300G$7.491 Month
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  • SSID 500G$11.991 Month
  • SSID 600G$14.491 Month

Questions

Is Loon free?
Loon costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSID free?
SSID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loon or SSID?
SSID is rated higher. Loon averages 3.9 out of 5 from 532 ratings, while SSID averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Loon or SSID have ads?
Neither Loon nor SSID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loon or SSID?
Loon ships an update monthly, and SSID every 3 days. Most recently, Loon was updated on November 6, 2026 and SSID on November 6, 2026.

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