Comparison

Smoke Tunnel vs Duck Connect

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

Head to head
About

Smoke Tunnel

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Smoke Tunnel4 screens
Duck Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Smoke Tunnel versus Duck Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmoke TunnelDuck Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB81 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperiElement B.VSOUND MASTERS SRL

In-app purchases

None

Smoke Tunnel

No in-app purchases

None

Duck Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smoke Tunnel free?
Smoke Tunnel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Duck Connect free?
Duck Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smoke Tunnel or Duck Connect have ads?
Neither Smoke Tunnel nor Duck Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smoke Tunnel or Duck Connect?
Smoke Tunnel ships an update every 3 months, and Duck Connect every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smoke Tunnel was updated on November 5, 2026 and Duck Connect on November 10, 2026.

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