Smoke Tunnel vs Duck Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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. • Add or import a server configuration • Set the hostname, port and TCP transport • Configure TLS Server Name (SNI) and proxy-routing options • Set DNS and tunnel-interface values • Enable Connect on Demand where supported • Connect directly to the server you selected • Review, copy and clear temporary on-device session diagnostics The client is an implementation of the protocol rather than a hosted connectivity service.
Duck Connect
Simplify network connections by automatically handling protocols and routing. Import configurations via link, QR code, or clipboard for seamless access to various providers. Enjoy real-time speed monitoring and one-tap connection management.
- Automatic protocol handling
- Import by link, QR code, or clipboard
- Supports VLESS and REALITY protocols
- Live speed and response time monitoring
- One-tap connection management
- Automatic endpoint refresh
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DuckConnect turns a configuration you already have into a working connection. Paste the link, pick an endpoint, tap once — protocol handling and routing are the app's job, not yours. Works with any provider. The app ships no servers and no access of its own: point it at a subscription link or a single configuration and it reads whatever comes back — a server list or one endpoint, plain text or base64 — applying the routing rules exactly as they were written. Key features: • Modern protocols, including VLESS and REALITY • Compatibility with XTLS-based configurations • Import by link, QR code, or clipboard • Built on the v2ray/xray core • Endpoint list with live response times • Live download and upload speed with a session timer • Automatic refresh, so new endpoints appear on their own • One-tap connection management • Light and dark themes The account keeps only what it needs to work: your sign-in email or ID, your subscription status and an install identifier, so the account stays after you reinstall the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Duck Connect at every 2 weeks against Smoke Tunnel's every 3 months. Smoke Tunnel's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
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, Duck Connect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smoke Tunnel | Duck Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iElement B.V | SOUND MASTERS SRL |
In-app purchases
Smoke Tunnel
No in-app purchases
Duck Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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