Comparison

Mahsa VPN vs Torware Nexus

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

Head to head
About

Mahsa VPN

This application routes your network traffic through a remote server using VPN technology. It leverages third-party configurations shared by users to provide its service. The app does not request special permissions or collect personal data.

Highlights
  • Network traffic redirection
  • Utilizes VPN-Service permission
  • Leverages third-party server configurations
  • No special permissions required
  • Does not collect personal information
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MahsaVPN provides the capability to direct your network traffic to a designated remote server of your preference. This functionality is achieved through the utilization of the VPN-Service permission. MahsaVPN operates in conjunction with third-party VPN configurations generously contributed to us via "Mahsa Server." These configurations are then distributed intelligently among our users. MahsaVPN does not require any special permissions and do NOT collect any personal information. Website: https://mahsanet.com

About

Torware Nexus

Features
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Torware Nexus — Remote Relay Server Management Torware Nexus is a remote server management application designed for operators who run Tor relays, bridges, and Psiphon Conduit nodes. Monitor, configure, and control your relay infrastructure securely from your iPhone or iPad using encrypted SSH connections. Remote Server Management: Connect to your servers securely over SSH and manage relay software directly from the app. Deploy, monitor, and maintain Torware and Psiphon Conduit services on supported hosts. Dashboard Overview View real-time system and relay status at a glance: CPU, memory, and uptime Service status (running, stopped, offline) Data transfer and active connections Peer and network statistics Actions & Control: Start, stop, and restart services remotely without logging into each server. Quickly diagnose and resolve operational issues from anywhere. Tor Relay Support Relay health status and logs Traffic and connection statistics Peer information and fingerprint view Snowflake proxy configuration Unbounded proxy configuration MTProxy configuration Bridge lines and relay fingerprints Backup and restore relay keys Relay configuration (bandwidth limits, ports, relay type) Psiphon Conduit Support: Node health status and logs Traffic and connection statistics Country-level peer distribution Bandwidth and usage configuration Backup and restore node keys Installation: Install supported relay software on compatible servers directly from the app and manage ongoing updates remotely. Additional Features: Multiple server profiles with credential management Optional notification alerts Dark mode support Portrait and landscape layouts Intended Users: Designed for relay operators, infrastructure administrators, and developers who manage distributed relay or proxy infrastructure and require centralized operational visibility. Requirements: Servers must be reachable via SSH and capable of running supported relay software. SSH key and password authentication are supported.

Screenshots

Mahsa VPN4 screens
Torware Nexus4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mahsa VPN and Torware Nexus are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mahsa VPN versus Torware Nexus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahsa VPNTorware Nexus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHolistic ResilienceArian Faroughi

In-app purchases

None

Mahsa VPN

No in-app purchases

None

Torware Nexus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahsa VPN free?
Mahsa VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Torware Nexus free?
Torware Nexus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mahsa VPN or Torware Nexus have ads?
Neither Mahsa VPN nor Torware Nexus shows ads.

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