Comparison

SocksSSH vs Tunneldeck

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

Head to head

Socks5 & SSH tun

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

Tunneldeck

This utility app aims to enhance your web browsing speed. It offers a streamlined experience for faster access to online content. Enjoy a quicker and more efficient internet journey.

Highlights

Web experience acceleration
Streamlined browsing
Faster online content access
Efficient internet usage

Features

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Tunneldeck — Speed Up Your Web Experience

Screenshots

SocksSSH3 screens

Tunneldeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tunneldeck at none against SocksSSH's 1. SocksSSH's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tunneldeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SocksSSH ships an update every 6 days, Tunneldeck every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

SocksSSH versus Tunneldeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SocksSSH	Tunneldeck
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	0.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 6 days — better	Every 5 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.0	16
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	23 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	MAKING-APP, TOO	NESTSWIFTSTAYS & CAR RENTAL LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SocksSSH

One-time1

Pro Version$24.99

None

Tunneldeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SocksSSH free?

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

Is Tunneldeck free?

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

Do SocksSSH or Tunneldeck have ads?

Neither SocksSSH nor Tunneldeck shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SocksSSH or Tunneldeck?

SocksSSH ships an update every 6 days, and Tunneldeck every 5 weeks. Most recently, SocksSSH was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tunneldeck on October 12, 2026.