Comparison

Easy Connect SSH vs Karvan

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

Head to head
About

Easy Connect SSH

Features
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SSH-VPN is a SSH-based secure access app for both everyday workflows and technical environments. With a visual interface, users can configure servers, control connections, and monitor runtime status without complex command-line setup. Key capabilities: - Encrypted SSH transport: Protects traffic with mature SSH security. - Dual connection modes: SOCKS5 local proxy mode and TUN system-level mode. - Rule-based routing: Split traffic by domain, suffix, keyword, IP-CIDR, and more. - Multi-profile management: Save and switch between multiple nodes and usage contexts. - Runtime observability: Real-time speed, traffic stats, active connections, and logs. Typical scenarios: - Secure remote access for distributed work - Cross-network debugging and QA validation - Fast node switching and operational monitoring - Safer connectivity in untrusted network environments SSH-VPN is designed to be lightweight, stable, and configurable, helping users manage secure connectivity efficiently across platforms. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Karvan

Features
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Karvan puts your device on a fast, private route built on a modern tunnel. One tap and your connection is encrypted β€” on cafΓ© Wi‑Fi, on hotel networks, on mobile data. WHY KARVAN β€’ One tap to connect, quick servers across several countries β€’ Strong modern encryption β€’ No traffic logs β€” we do not record what you browse β€’ Works on Wi‑Fi and mobile data β€’ Light on battery, quiet in the background BUILT FOR DIFFICULT NETWORKS Some networks do more than slow you down: they inspect traffic and drop anything that looks like a tunnel. Karvan shapes its handshake so there is no fixed pattern to match, and moves to another port by itself when a connection will not establish. You just see it connect. FREE & PREMIUM β€’ Free: connect with ads, and earn premium time by watching a short video β€’ Premium passes: daily, weekly, monthly, yearly β€” every location, no ads, unlimited PRIVACY We keep no browsing history, no DNS logs and no traffic records. Your account exists to carry your subscription, nothing else. Karvan β€” a quiet, dependable way across the network. β€” Subscriptions β€” Karvan Premium is an auto-renewing subscription: β€’ Weekly – $2.99/week β€’ Monthly – $7.99/month β€’ Yearly – $29.99/year A one-time 24-Hour Pass is also available for $0.99. Prices are in USD and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged within 24 hours before renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://forgewake.com/apps/karvan-terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://forgewake.com/apps/karvan-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Easy Connect SSH4 screens
Karvan2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Easy Connect SSH at none against Karvan's shown. Karvan's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Easy Connect SSH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Karvan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Easy Connect SSH versus Karvan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy Connect SSHKarvan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerζ˜Ÿζ±‡η››δΈ–(εŒ—δΊ¬)η§‘ζŠ€ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈForgewake, LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Easy Connect SSH

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99
4 purchases

Karvan

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • 24-Hour Pass$0.99

Questions

Is Easy Connect SSH free?
Easy Connect SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Karvan free?
Karvan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Easy Connect SSH or Karvan have ads?
Karvan shows ads; Easy Connect SSH does not.

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