SSTP Connect vs ShineUtility
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SSTP Connect
This app acts as a VPN client supporting SSTP and SoftEther VPN protocols. It offers a simple, private, and secure connection experience using native iOS libraries. Easily import and export connection settings for various server platforms.
- SSTP and SoftEther VPN protocol support
- Native iOS libraries for core functions
- No ads or analytics
- Password and certificate authentication
- IPv6 connection support
- Easy import/export of connection settings
- Static route configuration
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SSTP Connect is a VPN client that supports these protocols: - SSTP (MS-SSTP) - SoftEther VPN This is only a VPN client. No VPN service is included. You need to specify the server you are connecting to. • Native Only iOS native libraries are used in the core function, including the TLS stack. No OpenSSL. Connections are saved natively so that you can start a connection from the system settings. • Simple VPN clients ought to be small and simple. No ads, analytics or other 3rd-party SDK are included. • Privacy No data is collected from you. Connection log only exists in the memory and is never saved to the device. • Complete Support all password and certificate-based authentications available in Windows 11. Support authenticating by password and certificate at the same time with TEAP (EAP chaining). Protocol details below. • Security Passwords and certificates are stored in the iOS keychain. SSTP Connect never saves them locally for convenience. • IPv6 Ready Support both IPv6 connections and stateless IPv6 configuration in the VPN tunnels. (DHCPv6 not supported) • More than TCP Support NAT traversal (NAT-T) and UDP acceleration just like the official SoftEther client. • Easy Import and Export Not only from SSTP Connect, reading connection settings from SoftEther Client Manager is also a piece of cake. • Routing Accept static routes pushed from the server or add your own entries. SSTP Authentication Methods - PEAP - EAP-TTLS - TEAP (EAP chaining) - EAP-TLS - EAP-MSCHAPv2 - MSCHAPv2 - CHAP - PAP SoftEther Authentication Methods - Password - RADIUS / NT Domain Password - Certificate - Anonymous Supported Server Platforms • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and later • Microsoft Azure P2S VPN • MikroTik RouterOS* • SoftEther VPN Server • VPN Azure * Servers configured without certificates are not supported. SSTP Connect is a third-party implementation based on Microsoft Open Specifications and SoftEther VPN source code. We do not have any affiliation with either Microsoft Corporation or SoftEther Corporation.
ShineUtility
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ShineUtility allows you to connect WiFi-based devices to your network
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ShineUtility at Free against SSTP Connect's $2.99. SSTP Connect's advantage is chart position (#142 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases 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
ShineUtility is free to download; SSTP Connect costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SSTP Connect | ShineUtility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #142 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Domosekai Limited | THE HARVEST COLLECTIVE LLC |
Bugs and requests
SSTP Connect
Reported bugs
5 issues- Softether protocol not working after updates
- Crashes and freezes when editing/adding profiles
- Compatibility issues with older iOS devices
- Safari issues after disconnecting from VPN
- Connection failures with 'not a valid SSTP server' error
Requested features
7 requests- Add support for more VPN protocols (PPTP, QUIC, etc.)
- Improve TLS 1.3 support
- Add option to disable TLS 1.2
- Implement unlimited reconnect attempts
- Add widget for quick on/off connection
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- Support for self-signed client certificates
- Improve SNI support for censorship bypass
ShineUtility
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SSTP Connect
No in-app purchases
ShineUtility
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SSTP Connect free?
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