Comparison

Smoke Tunnel vs ShadowShuttle

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

ShadowShuttle

Features
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Powerful VPN tool with Shadowsocks support. Manage servers, test latency, configure DNS and rules. Privacy-first, no data collection.

Screenshots

Smoke Tunnel4 screens
ShadowShuttle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Smoke Tunnel at 3 against ShadowShuttle's 1. Smoke Tunnel also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
Smoke Tunnel versus ShadowShuttle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmoke TunnelShadowShuttle
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperiElement B.VHAIXINDA TRADING LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Smoke Tunnel

No in-app purchases

None

ShadowShuttle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smoke Tunnel free?
Smoke Tunnel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShadowShuttle free?
ShadowShuttle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smoke Tunnel or ShadowShuttle have ads?
Neither Smoke Tunnel nor ShadowShuttle shows ads.

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