# SSH VPN vs XRay Connect

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 device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH VPN | XRay Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-vpn-port-forwarding/id6471132702/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xray-connect/id6746749546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | #202 |
| Size | 23 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hexa Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702698881) | [DV Lottery Photo Tool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777028474) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-vpn-port-forwarding/id6471132702)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #152 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro - One-Time | $24.99 | one-time |


### XRay Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xray-connect/id6746749546)

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH VPN free?

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

### Is XRay Connect free?

XRay Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SSH VPN or XRay Connect?

XRay Connect is rated higher. SSH VPN averages 3.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while XRay Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SSH VPN or XRay Connect have ads?

Neither SSH VPN nor XRay Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH VPN or XRay Connect?

SSH VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and XRay Connect every 10 days. Most recently, SSH VPN was updated on October 27, 2026 and XRay Connect on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SSH VPN or XRay Connect?

SSH VPN currently peaks at #149 in the App Store charts, and XRay Connect at #202. 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.*