Smoke Tunnel vs NexusSSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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. β’ Add or import a server configuration β’ Set the hostname, port and TCP transport β’ Configure TLS Server Name (SNI) and proxy-routing options β’ Set DNS and tunnel-interface values β’ Enable Connect on Demand where supported β’ Connect directly to the server you selected β’ Review, copy and clear temporary on-device session diagnostics The client is an implementation of the protocol rather than a hosted connectivity service.
NexusSSH
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NexusSSH is a secure SSH client and server monitor for iPhone and iPad. It helps you manage personal and professional servers with saved hosts, password and key-based SSH login, jump host chains, SFTP file browsing, and real-time system monitoring. Key features: β’ Secure SSH terminal access β’ Saved host profiles β’ Password and private key authentication β’ Multi-hop jump host support β’ SFTP file browser with upload and download progress β’ Server monitor dashboard for CPU, memory, disk, GPU, and system status β’ Last-known operating system display for offline hosts β’ Credentials stored locally using iOS secure storage NexusSSH is designed for developers, system administrators, homelab users, and technical users who need a clean mobile SSH and server monitoring workflow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Smoke Tunnel at 4 against NexusSSH's 2. Smoke Tunnel also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smoke Tunnel ships an update every 3 months, NexusSSH every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smoke Tunnel | NexusSSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iElement B.V | δΊζ Ή εΌ |
In-app purchases
Smoke Tunnel
No in-app purchases
NexusSSH
No in-app purchases









