Smoke Tunnel vs Sovatun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Smoke Tunnel
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SmokeTunnel for iOS is a client implementation of the Smoke Tunnel protocol. It gives developers, administrators and authorized users a focused way to add a configuration and connect to a compatible Smoke Tunnel server deployed independently by them or their organization. SmokeTunnel is not a subscription or connectivity provider. It does not operate a public server network, issue accounts, sell access, provide a server directory or automatically connect to any commercial provider. โข Add or import a server configuration โข Set the hostname, port and TCP transport โข Configure TLS Server Name (SNI) and proxy-routing options โข Set DNS and tunnel-interface values โข Enable Connect on Demand where supported โข Connect directly to the server you selected โข Review, copy and clear temporary on-device session diagnostics The client is an implementation of the protocol rather than a hosted connectivity service.
Sovatun
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Sovatun uses Sign in with Apple for account access and StoreKit auto-renewable subscriptions for premium tunnel access. For Guideline 3.1.2(c), the app includes the required subscription information on the Plans screen: - subscription product title - subscription duration - localized App Store price - auto-renewal disclosure - Restore Purchases - Manage Subscription - Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA) - Privacy Policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sovatun.com/private.html Test path: 1. Launch the app. 2. Sign in with Apple. 3. Open the Subscription / Plans tab. 4. Review the available subscription products and legal links. 5. Use Restore Purchases or Manage Subscription if needed. The app does not collect payment card details. Payments are processed by Apple. The app/backend only processes subscription status and StoreKit transaction information needed to verify purchases and provide the purchased entitlement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smoke Tunnel at none against Sovatun's 2. Smoke Tunnel also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Sovatun's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sovatun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Smoke Tunnel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smoke Tunnel ships an update every 3 months, Sovatun every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smoke Tunnel | Sovatun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iElement B.V | FRIDAY ZETA LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Smoke Tunnel
No in-app purchases
Sovatun
- Basic Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$19.991 Year









