# VPN vs SocksSSH

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN | SocksSSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-flyshadow/id6502557196/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OrangePlusZero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717812805) | [MAKING-APP, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703323570) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-flyshadow/id6502557196)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Light Plan | $2.99 | one-time |
| Semi-Annual Light Plan | $17.99 | one-time |
| Semi-Annual Standard Plan | $23.49 | one-time |
| Quarterly Premium Plan | $24.99 | one-time |
| Annual Light Plan | $35.49 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan V2 | $42.49 | one-time |
| Annual Standard Plan | $46.49 | one-time |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $48.49 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan V3 | $94.99 | one-time |
| Annual Premium Plan | $96.99 | one-time |


### SocksSSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socksssh/id6743792866)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN free?

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

### Is SocksSSH free?

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

### Do VPN or SocksSSH have ads?

Neither VPN nor SocksSSH shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VPN or SocksSSH?

VPN ships an update weekly, and SocksSSH every 6 days. Most recently, VPN was updated on September 14, 2026 and SocksSSH on September 20, 2026.

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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.*