# WebSSH vs SSH Tunnel

The clearest difference is price: WebSSH at Free against SSH Tunnel's $9.99. WebSSH also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (86% vs 46%). SSH Tunnel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

WebSSH is free to download; SSH Tunnel costs $9.99 up front. WebSSH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SSH Tunnel asks for nothing beyond the download.

WebSSH holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebSSH has 2.5K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of WebSSH's written reviews are positive against 46% of SSH Tunnel's.

WebSSH ships an update every 10 days, SSH Tunnel monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebSSH | SSH Tunnel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887/reviews)** | [4.0 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-tunnel-vpn-and-socks5-proxy/id1260223542/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 147 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | #58 |
| Size | 257 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MENGUS ARNAUD](https://appshunter.io/developer/461353964) | [Mobibean, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142567045) |

## What reviewers say

### WebSSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #101 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing remote servers. It offers secure SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and Port Forwarding capabilities, along with file management and built-in diagnostic utilities. Customize your workflow with extensive profile options for a seamless server management experience.

**Highlights:** SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Port Forwarding client, Secure authentication methods, Integrated SFTP file management, Customizable terminal profiles, Built-in sysadmin diagnostic tools, Local mashREPL shell

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WebSSH Developer Tip | $1.99 | per month |
| WebSSH Developer Tip | $9.99 | per year |
| WebSSH PRO | $15.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 🔒 Secure SSH/SFTP connections
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Useful additional tools (ping, traceroute, etc.)
- 👍 Seamless iCloud sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues
- 🐛 Copy/paste functionality can be buggy
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices/iOS versions
- 🐛 Slow input response in some cases
- 🐛 SFTP limitations (no folder uploads, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Connections failing randomly
- Session saving not working reliably
- Clipboard issues (pasting previous content)
- Drag and drop file uploads not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for function keys
- Improve SFTP functionality (folder uploads, file details, etc.)
- Implement background session support
- Add option to save SSH key passphrases
- Provide a way to mass import/export SSH connections


### SSH Tunnel

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

**Currently charting:** #58 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebSSH free?

WebSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SSH Tunnel free?

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

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

WebSSH is rated higher. WebSSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while SSH Tunnel averages 4.0 from 147 ratings.

### Do WebSSH or SSH Tunnel have ads?

Neither WebSSH nor SSH Tunnel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WebSSH or SSH Tunnel?

WebSSH ships an update every 10 days, and SSH Tunnel monthly. Most recently, WebSSH was updated on October 13, 2026 and SSH Tunnel on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WebSSH or SSH Tunnel?

WebSSH currently peaks at #39 in the App Store charts, and SSH Tunnel at #58. 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.*