Tunna vs Larktun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tunna
This powerful proxy client for iOS offers granular control over network traffic, supporting multiple protocols. It features intelligent on-demand connections, real-time node health monitoring, and zero-downtime configuration updates. Optimized for battery efficiency, it allows advanced split tunneling across multiple nodes.
- Granular traffic routing by domain, IP, or port
- Layer 7 and Layer 4 protocol-based rules
- iOS On-Demand for automatic connection activation
- Live node health and RTT checker
- Zero-downtime configuration updates
- Multi-node support for advanced split tunneling
- Battery-efficient design
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Tunna - The Proxy Powerhouse for iOS Tunna isn't your average proxy app. It's a meticulously crafted tool for iOS, built on the rock-solid Xray Core and fully V2Ray compatible. If you're looking for deep control over your network traffic and demand performance, you're in the right place. Tunna speaks your language, supporting VLess, VMess, Trojan, and Shadowsocks out of the box. Heads up: Tunna is a client. You'll need your own proxy servers to get going. ⌘ Granular Traffic Control, Your Way. This is where Tunna shines. Forget basic on/off proxying. We're talking surgical precision: • Route by domain names, IPs (CIDR-aware), or specific ports. • Dive deeper with Layer 7 (HTTP/HTTPS) and Layer 4 (TCP/UDP) protocol-based rules. • Set up intricate routing scenarios that just work. ⌘ iOS On-Demand: Smart & Seamless. Tunna plays nice with iOS. Its On-Demand feature means you set your target domains, and Tunna fires up the right connection automatically when you hit them. No manual switching, just intelligent, background connectivity. ⌘ Live Node Health: No More Guesswork. Wondering about node performance? Tunna's integrated RTT checker is always on, giving you a real-time pulse on latency and health across your configured nodes. You see what's fast, what's not, instantly. ⌘ Zero-Downtime Config: Uninterrupted Flow. Tired of tunnel restarts every time you tweak a setting? Tunna lets you change nodes, update rules, and modify configurations on the fly. Your connection stays live. Your workflow stays smooth. ⌘ Multi-Node Muscle: Beyond Basic Split Tunneling. This is where things get interesting. Tunna allows you to bind different rules to different nodes, simultaneously. • Implement advanced split tunneling with ease. • Go further and split traffic across multiple nodes based on your rules. Stream through one, browse through another – all at the same time. It’s about giving you the power to route traffic exactly how you envision. ⌘ Battery-Friendly by Design. A powerful proxy shouldn't kill your battery. Tunna is optimized for efficiency, especially during device sleep. It respects system states, so you get the power without the drain. ⌘ Management, Simplified. Juggling multiple proxy managed lists? Tunna provides a clean interface to manage and switch between them effortlessly. Tunna is for those who need more than just a toggle switch. It’s for users who want to command their connection, optimize their routes, and demand a stable, flexible, and efficient proxy experience on iOS. If that sounds like you, give Tunna a spin.
Larktun
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Larktun is a private networking and remote access app designed for personal users, developers, IT administrators, and networking enthusiasts. With Larktun, your iPhone or iPad can securely join your private network and access your home computer, NAS, server, router, development machine, or office devices anytime, anywhere. You can complete networking, device discovery, remote access, and remote control directly inside the app. 【App-Based Private Networking】 Traditional networking tools often require system-level VPN configuration, which may affect other VPN, proxy, or network tools. Larktun uses an app-based private networking approach: No system profile installation required No occupation of the system VPN channel No conflict with other proxy or network tools Access private network devices directly from the app Better suited for iPhone and iPad remote access 【Main Features】 1. Secure Private Network Access After signing in, your iPhone or iPad becomes part of your private network. Wherever you are, as long as you have internet access, you can connect to your devices as if you were on the same local network. Multiple accounts are supported, allowing you to switch between home networks, development environments, remote office networks, and operations management scenarios. 2. Smart Discovery and Home Network App Center Larktun supports smart discovery to help you quickly find devices and common services in your private network, reducing the need to manually enter IP addresses, ports, and protocols. You can discover NAS devices, servers, Windows PCs, routers, Web services, SSH services, RDP services, and more. For home users, Larktun can also serve as a home network app center, providing centralized access to computers, NAS devices, routers, media services, smart home services, and self-hosted applications. 3. Built-in Remote Access Toolbox Larktun includes commonly used remote access tools, so you do not need to install multiple third-party apps. SSH Terminal: Access Linux servers, routers, NAS devices, and development machines with password or key authentication. SFTP File Management: Upload, download, rename, and edit remote files. Built-in Web Browser: Access NAS dashboards, OpenWrt, Home Assistant, self-hosted websites, and internal web systems. RDP Remote Desktop: Connect to Windows computers directly inside the app. WebRTC Remote Control: Remotely control computers through the built-in WebRTC capability. 4. Multi-Tab and Detachable Tabs Larktun supports multi-tab workflows. You can open multiple SSH, RDP, Web, or remote control sessions and quickly switch between devices and services. On iPad, SSH and RDP tabs can also be detached, making remote sessions more flexible for multitasking. 5. External Display Support Larktun supports external display usage. RDP and WebRTC remote control can work with an external monitor to provide a larger workspace and a more desktop-like remote experience on iPad. 6. Device Overview View the status of devices in your private network, add device notes, search quickly, and start SSH, SFTP, Web, RDP, or remote control sessions directly from the device list. 7. Security Protection Larktun is built on modern encrypted networking technology. Only authenticated devices can join your private network, and data transmission is protected by encryption, helping reduce public exposure and unauthorized access risks. Larktun keeps your devices securely online and always within reach. Privacy Policy: https://larktun.com/legal/privacy-policy Service Terms: https://larktun.com/legal/terms-of-service Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tunna at none against Larktun's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Larktun sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Tunna asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tunna ships an update every 2 weeks, Larktun every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tunna | Larktun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | One-Two Development, LLC | 宁波弦域网络科技有限公司 |
In-app purchases
Tunna
No in-app purchases
Larktun
- Larktun Annual Subscription$19.991 Year








