Comparison

SSTP Connect vs PortScope Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

PortScope Pro

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PortScope Pro is a powerful and lightweight network port scanner tailored for IT professionals, system administrators, developers, and security enthusiasts. It allows you to scan any IP address or hostname directly from your iPhone, delivering real-time results with clear progress tracking. The app offers flexible scan options, including common ports, all ports, web ports, or custom port ranges, and supports service detection for over 50 popular protocols like HTTP, SSH, FTP, and databases. Each port scan includes latency measurements and color-coded results for easy identification of open, closed, or filtered ports. PortScope Pro automatically saves your scan history, enabling quick access to past results with detailed port information. Designed with a sleek dark interface and concurrent scanning capabilities, it provides fast, reliable network diagnostics and security assessments in a minimal, user-friendly environment. Terms of Use Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IwkMf1PRkVGJOTAca0zhUHRdR1O_g6QoXMWFQ7UzQhM/edit?tab=t.wlemd3hn94zi Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IwkMf1PRkVGJOTAca0zhUHRdR1O_g6QoXMWFQ7UzQhM/edit?tab=t.0

Screenshots

SSTP Connect3 screens
PortScope Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PortScope Pro at Free against SSTP Connect's $2.99. SSTP Connect's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PortScope Pro is free to download; SSTP Connect costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SSTP Connect versus PortScope Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSTP ConnectPortScope Pro
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDomosekai LimitedPortScope Pro

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

PortScope Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SSTP Connect

No in-app purchases

None

PortScope Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSTP Connect free?
SSTP Connect costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PortScope Pro free?
PortScope Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SSTP Connect or PortScope Pro have ads?
Neither SSTP Connect nor PortScope Pro shows ads.

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