VPN vs SocksSSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VPN
This app provides intelligent network management for iOS devices. It allows users to easily import server nodes, switch proxy modes, and capture all network traffic. Advanced rule management enables precise control over connections and ad blocking.
- One-click server node import
- Multiple proxy modes
- HTTP, HTTPS, and TCP traffic capture
- Advanced rule configuration
- Traffic usage monitoring
- Ad blocking
- Local DNS mapping
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English (Polished Promotional Version) FlyShadow – Your Smart Rule-Based Proxy Solution FlyShadow is a powerful, rule-based proxy client for iPhone and iPad, designed for seamless and intelligent network management. One-click import of server nodes for instant setup. Switch effortlessly between different proxy modes. Start your proxy connection with a single tap. Simple, intuitive interface – easy for anyone to use. Advanced Traffic Control & Rule Management Capture all HTTP, HTTPS, and TCP traffic from any app on your device, and redirect it to your proxy server. Configure precise rules using domain matches, domain suffixes, keywords, CIDR IP ranges, or GeoIP lookup. Monitor traffic usage and network speed across WiFi, cellular, direct, and proxy connections. Import rule files from URLs or iCloud Drive. Block ads efficiently using domain and user-agent rules. Local DNS mapping for faster and more reliable connections.
SocksSSH
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SocksSSH is a tool for creating secure SSH tunnels with SOCKS5 proxy support, specifically designed for system administrators and developers. The app allows you to: - Establish stable SSH connections to your servers with an intuitive interface. - Configure a local SOCKS5 proxy to route network traffic through the SSH tunnel. - Maintain detailed logs of requests and connections, helping to quickly identify and resolve network issues. - Monitor traffic activity and perform thorough debugging of network connections.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VPN at 14 against SocksSSH's 16.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. VPN sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SocksSSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VPN ships an update weekly, SocksSSH every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VPN | SocksSSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OrangePlusZero LLC | MAKING-APP, TOO |
In-app purchases
VPN
- Monthly Light Plan$2.99
- Semi-Annual Light Plan$17.99
- Semi-Annual Standard Plan$23.49
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- Quarterly Premium Plan$24.99
- Annual Light Plan$35.49
- Lifetime Plan V2$42.49
- Annual Standard Plan$46.49
- Semi-Annual Premium Plan$48.49
- Lifetime Plan V3$94.99
- Annual Premium Plan$96.99
SocksSSH
- Pro Version$24.99









