Comparison

TailScope vs Tunnelless

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

Head to head
About

TailScope

Features
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Check devices, review configuration changes, and manage your Tailscale network from iPhone and iPad. TailScope is an independent Tailnet administration app. Explore the local demo before entering any credentials. DEVICES AND NETWORK SETTINGS • Find devices and inspect online status, addresses, key expiry, tags, routes, and connection details • Authorize and rename devices, and manage tags and routes within your credential permissions • Access DNS, Services, users, policies, credentials, and audit logs in one place • Check identifiable configuration dependencies before removing a device, with incomplete checks clearly shown CONFIGURATION HISTORY Save one local configuration archive per account for free. Pro adds multiple versions, configuration comparisons, and optional foreground recording. Archives are for viewing and comparison; they do not automatically restore or change your network. OPTIONAL EVENT NOTIFICATIONS Choose Tailnet events to receive on this device. Setup requires your consent, system notification permission, and appropriate Tailscale permissions. Events pass through the TailScope notification relay. This is not continuous network monitoring or a guarantee of immediate delivery. ADAPTED FOR IPHONE DUO AND IPAD View the device list and details side by side when iPhone Duo is open, and keep your selected device when it closes. Use multi-column administration on iPad for more space and clear navigation. START FREE, UPGRADE WHEN YOU NEED MORE The free version includes one saved account, device viewing and individual actions, core administration, individual device removal checks, app lock, languages, and adaptive layouts. TailScope Pro Lifetime is a one-time purchase, with no subscription. It unlocks unlimited accounts, batch device management, Policy Studio, operational risk insights, and configuration history and comparisons. Policy Studio includes HuJSON editing, validation, and access previews. Pro does not upgrade your Tailscale plan, role, or API scopes; those limits still apply. SECURITY AND PRIVACY • Management requests go directly to the official Tailscale API • API tokens and OAuth client secrets stay in the device Keychain and are not sent to the notification relay • Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode app lock, with a background privacy shield • No advertising, cross-app tracking, or third-party analytics SDKs • Optional notifications retain delivery and binding information, not event bodies or notification history A live connection requires your own valid Tailscale API access token or OAuth client credentials. TailScope is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tailscale Inc. It does not create VPN tunnels or provide SSH, remote desktop, or file transfer.

About

Tunnelless

Access your private network from your iOS or Mac device without installing a VPN profile. This app provides a local SOCKS5 proxy, allowing only its traffic to use your private network, leaving your device's routing untouched.

Highlights
  • Connects to existing Tailscale networks
  • No VPN profile installation required
  • Exposes local SOCKS5 proxy
  • Keeps device routing untouched
  • Sign out and delete local state
Features
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Tunnelless puts your iPhone, iPad, or Mac on your private Tailscale network without installing a VPN profile. Apps that reach a private network normally need a system VPN: a NetworkExtension, an "Allow VPN configuration" prompt, and a profile that takes over device-wide routing and conflicts with any other VPN you already run. Tunnelless does none of that. It runs a userspace network node inside the app and exposes a local SOCKS5 proxy, so only this app's traffic uses your private network. The rest of your device is untouched, and you can keep running your work VPN at the same time. WHAT IT DOES • Joins your existing Tailscale network with a standard browser sign-in • Shows your node's private IP address once connected • Exposes a local SOCKS5 proxy address for reaching machines on your network • Signs out and deletes local state on demand REQUIREMENTS • A Tailscale account. Tunnelless connects to a network you already have. It is not an account, hosting, or subscription service, and it does not create networks for you. PRIVACY Tunnelless collects no data, includes no analytics, and performs no tracking. Sign-in happens directly with Tailscale; your credentials are never seen by us. Network state is stored only on your device and is removed when you sign out. Tailscale is a registered trademark of Tailscale Inc. Tunnelless is built by Indiagram LLC and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tailscale Inc.

Screenshots

TailScope4 screens
Tunnelless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TailScope at 5.0 against Tunnelless's 4.0. Tunnelless's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. TailScope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tunnelless asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TailScope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TailScope ships an update every 3 weeks, Tunnelless daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TailScope versus Tunnelless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTailScopeTunnelless
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Fengcong Technology Co., Ltd.Indiagram LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TailScope

One-time1
  • TailScope Pro Lifetime$2.99
None

Tunnelless

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TailScope free?
TailScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tunnelless free?
Tunnelless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TailScope or Tunnelless?
TailScope is rated higher. TailScope averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tunnelless averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TailScope or Tunnelless have ads?
Neither TailScope nor Tunnelless shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TailScope or Tunnelless?
TailScope ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tunnelless daily. Most recently, TailScope was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tunnelless on October 31, 2026.

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