Best Ssh Tunnel Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know SSH VPN, this is the deeper bench. 248+ ssh tunnel apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Ssh Tunnel Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SSH VPN - Port ForwardingSSH VPN - Port ForwardingFree3.5★ (19)NoYesAug 2026
2Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7★ (19K)NoYesAug 2026
3SocksSSHSocksSSHFreeNoYesAug 2026
4Npv Tunnel V2ray/SSHNpv Tunnel V2ray/SSHFree1.0★ (4)NoNoAug 2026
5SSH Tunnel - with SOCKS5 proxySSH Tunnel - with SOCKS5 proxy$7.994.0★ (148)NoNoAug 2026
6Npv TunnelNpv TunnelFree3.9★ (3.2K)NoNoAug 2026
7StreisandStreisandFree4.4★ (2.1K)NoNoAug 2026
8V2Box - V2ray ClientV2Box - V2ray ClientFree4.7★ (98K)YesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Ssh Tunnel

SSH VPN - Port Forwarding#1

SSH VPN - Port Forwarding by Hexa Software

SSH VPN with Port Forwarding
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
3.5(19 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This VPN app offers secure tunneling via SSH with UDP Gateway support and port forwarding. It allows sharing network connections and provides Wi-Fi security on public hotspots. The app is designed for stealth, stability, and minimal resource usage.

Termius - Modern SSH Client#2

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(19K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#5in Developer Tools
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This app provides a modern SSH client and terminal for seamless remote access across devices. It offers a desktop-grade terminal experience with advanced features like multi-tab support, custom themes, and saved commands. Securely manage connections and credentials with cloud sync and hardware key authentication.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth and fast
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure with SSH/SFTP support
  • 💡 Useful features like port forwarding

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

More Ssh Tunnel apps to explore

4
Npv Tunnel V2ray/SSH
Npv Tunnel V2ray/SSH
Npv Tunnel V2ray/SSH
Advanced Network Utility
Free

Manage your network connectivity securely and reliably. This utility supports advanced protocols for high-performance data transmission and a private online experience.

Vless, Vmess, Shadowsocks, Trojan, SOCKS supportSSH integrationDNSTT sub-protocol support
🔧 Utilities
(4)
free
5
SSH Tunnel - with SOCKS5 proxy
SSH Tunnel - with SOCKS5 proxy
SSH Tunnel - with SOCKS5 proxy
Tunneling & Port Forwarding
$7.99

Securely manage SSH tunnels and port forwarding on your mobile device. Configure local SOCKS5 proxies and private tunnels to your own server, with support for various authentication methods and advanced traffic redirection rules.

Local Port ForwardingDynamic Port Forwarding (SOCKS5 proxy)Password, Private Key, 2FA authentication
🔧 Utilities
(148)
free
6
Npv Tunnel
Npv Tunnel
Npv Tunnel
V2ray/Psiphon/SSH VPN App
Free

This application acts as a secure internet browsing tool using V2ray and SSH VPN protocols. It supports various tunneling methods including vless, vmess, shadowsocks, trojan, socks, and SSH.

V2ray VPN clientSSH VPN clientSupports vless, vmess, shadowsocks, trojan, socks
🔧 Utilities
(3.2K)
free
7
Streisand
Streisand
Streisand
Flexible Proxy Client
Free

This application provides a flexible client for managing proxy servers with a user-friendly interface. It supports a wide range of protocols and offers advanced features like rule-based setup and custom DNS. Your network activity data remains private on your device.

Rule-based proxy setupCompatibility with various protocolsCustom DNS support
🔧 Utilities
(2.1K)
free
8
V2Box - V2ray Client
V2Box - V2ray Client
V2Box - V2ray Client
V2ray / vmess/trojan / v2rayng
Free

This app acts as a VPN internet network proxy, supporting a wide range of proxy protocols including Shadowsocks, V2ray, and Trojan. It offers advanced features like Reality support, multiple encryption options, and enhanced privacy protection without requiring login or registration.

Multiple proxy protocol supportCustom server configurationAdvanced protocol features (Reality, vless, utls)
🔧 Utilities
(98K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Ash — SSH Client
Ash — SSH Client
Ash — SSH Client
SSH, SFTP & Port Forward
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
Burrow Tunnel
Burrow Tunnel
Burrow Tunnel
SSH & web tunnels via your frp
Free
$5.99 | 100% OFF
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
HTTP Custom - Tunnel
HTTP Custom - Tunnel
HTTP Custom - Tunnel
welcome to HTTP Custom
Free

This application serves as a learning tool for networking concepts, explaining terms like HTTP, VPN, SSH, and proxy. It allows users to add these concepts to a log for review and revision.

Learn networking conceptsUnderstand HTTP, VPN, SSH, proxyAdd concepts to infinite log
🔧 Utilities
(41)
ad-supported
12
Loopback: Tunnel Browser
Loopback: Tunnel Browser
Loopback: Tunnel Browser
One-Tap SSH Tunnel Browser
$0.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
a-Shell
a-Shell
a-Shell
*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Free

Run a full Unix-like terminal environment on your iOS device. Execute a wide range of commands, edit files, and even program using included interpreters and compilers. Supports multitasking and integration with Shortcuts.

Local Unix terminal emulatorSSH clientFile transfer (scp, curl)
🛠️ Developer Tools
(535)
paid
14
TermX SSH
TermX SSH
TermX SSH
SSH terminal, files & tunnels
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
15
ShellPhone - SSH client
ShellPhone - SSH client
ShellPhone - SSH client
Real terminal, no compromises.
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
16
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
SSH & SFTP client since 2012!
Free

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing remote servers. It offers secure SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and Port Forwarding capabilities, along with file management and built-in diagnostic utilities. Customize your workflow with extensive profile options for a seamless server management experience.

SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Port Forwarding clientSecure authentication methodsIntegrated SFTP file management
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
17
OSH - Zero Trust SSH
OSH - Zero Trust SSH
OSH - Zero Trust SSH
by Open layer technologies L.L.C S.O.C
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
18
Probe: Simple SSH & Terminal
Probe: Simple SSH & Terminal
Probe: Simple SSH & Terminal
Tap a host. Get a shell.
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
19
Hop — SSH Client
Hop — SSH Client
Hop — SSH Client
SSH client & terminal
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
20
SSH App
SSH App
SSH App
SSH with tmux -CC support.
Free

This open-source application provides a straightforward way to connect to SSH servers. It includes support for `tmux -CC` for enhanced terminal session management.

Open sourceSSH clienttmux -CC support
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2)
free

FAQ about Ssh Tunnel

What are the best ssh tunnel apps for iPhone?
SSH VPN - Port Forwarding tops our ssh tunnel apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.5-star average from 19 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top ssh tunnel apps we rank are free to download, including SSH VPN - Port Forwarding and Termius - Modern SSH Client.
SSH VPN - Port Forwarding has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ ssh tunnel apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
SSH VPN allows you to forward specific network ports through its secure SSH tunnel. This enables you to make services running on your local network accessible from the internet or other networks securely.
When connected to public Wi-Fi hotspots, SSH VPN encrypts your internet traffic. This prevents others on the same network from intercepting your data, safeguarding your online activities and sensitive information.

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