SSH VPN vs XRay Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SSH VPN
This VPN app offers secure tunneling via SSH with UDP Gateway support and port forwarding. It allows sharing network connections and provides Wi-Fi security on public hotspots. The app is designed for stealth, stability, and minimal resource usage.
- Port Forwarding
- Share socks and http over Network/LAN
- SSH tunneling with UDP Gateway
- Wi-Fi Security on Public Hotspots
- Minimalist and low RAM usage
- Stealth and stable connection
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SSH VPN is a VPN app that can tunnel SSH via DNS with UDP Gateway (UDPGW) support And Port Forwarding. Simple and Easy Tunneling VPN with our VPN Client App. Features: - Port Forwarding - Share socks and http over Network - Share socks and http over Lan - Minimalist, no exaggerations - Low RAM usage. - Stealth and stable, no need to log in and register, easy to use - Does not save any user log information - Wi-Fi Security when using Public Hotspots - Protect your network IP and privacy security - Unmatched network speed and performance Terms of Services: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hexasoftware.dev/ssh-vpn-ios/ Using SSH VPN for tunneling your internet connection does not guarantee to increase your internet speed it always depends on your network provider.
XRay Connect
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Xray Connect is a free VPN client that supports a wide range of protocols including v2ray, vmess, vless, xtls, trojan, shadowsocks, providing secure and fast browsing. Key Features: Log: Keep track of your activities. Assets: Manage your VPN configurations and resources. DNS: Easily set and customize DNS settings for privacy. Route: Configure routing for optimized connection speeds. Inbound & Outbound: Manage inbound and outbound traffic for better control and security. No Ads: Enjoy an ad-free experience. Features: Toggle TLS allowInsecure in the VPN settings. Test VPN latency, sort by latency, and delete failed VPN configurations. Receive push notifications for the latest updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XRay Connect at 5.0 against SSH VPN's 3.8. XRay Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). SSH VPN's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. SSH VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. XRay Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
XRay Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH VPN has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SSH VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, XRay Connect every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSH VPN | XRay Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (25 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #133 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hexa Software | DV Lottery Photo Tool |
In-app purchases
SSH VPN
- Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Annually3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro - One-Time$24.99
XRay Connect
No in-app purchases
