Comparison

SocksSSH vs VX Proxy Client

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Socks5 & SSH tun

Easy-to-use proxy client

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.414 ratingsView app →

About

SocksSSH

Features

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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.

About

VX Proxy Client

Connect to proxy servers to enhance network speed, safeguard your online privacy, and manage your connections. Offers advanced features like custom routing and DNS settings, with real-time logging and automatic node selection.

Highlights

Open source
Multi-platform support
Supports major proxy protocols
Customizable routing rules
Real-time logging
Automatic optimal node selection
No DNS leaking

Features

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VX can be used to connect to proxy servers to accelerate your network, protect your privacy and so on. Features · Fully Open source, released automatically by Github Actions · Multi-platform support · Support major proxy protocols · Customize routing rules · Customize DNS servers · Realtime logging · Automatically select optimal nodes · No DNS leaking · Support node subscriptions · Cross-platforms sync and backup · Server status monitoring and management · Deploy proxy servres with one click · Customer support

Screenshots

SocksSSH3 screens

VX Proxy Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: VX Proxy Client at 4 against SocksSSH's 2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SocksSSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VX Proxy Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SocksSSH ships an update every 6 days, VX Proxy Client every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

SocksSSH versus VX Proxy Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SocksSSH	VX Proxy Client
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.4 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	14 — better
Update frequency	Every 6 days — better	Every 9 days
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS	16.0	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	127 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	MAKING-APP, TOO	5V Network

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SocksSSH

One-time1

Pro Version$24.99

1 purchases

VX Proxy Client

One-time1

Pro$4.99

Questions

Is SocksSSH free?

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

Is VX Proxy Client free?

VX Proxy Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do SocksSSH or VX Proxy Client have ads?

Neither SocksSSH nor VX Proxy Client shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SocksSSH or VX Proxy Client?

SocksSSH ships an update every 6 days, and VX Proxy Client every 9 days. Most recently, SocksSSH was updated on September 20, 2026 and VX Proxy Client on September 8, 2026.