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SSH Client - Secure ShellFish#1

SSH Client - Secure ShellFish by Anders Borum

Terminal, Files & Finder
Editor's Choice
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4.8😊(1.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#14in Developer Tools
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This app provides a fast SSH terminal and remote file access, seamlessly integrating your SSH servers with your iOS device. It offers advanced text editing gestures, drag-and-drop file management, and built-in tmux support for persistent sessions. Access your server's file system directly within the Files app and automate transfers via Shortcuts.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Turns iPad into productivity machine
  • 🚀 Seamless SSH experience
  • 👍 Excellent integration with Files app
  • 👍 Robust key management and syncing
  • 👍 Powerful terminal with great features
  • 👍 Reliable and stable performance
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with some commands
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
Swifty Compiler: Swift IDE#3

Swifty Compiler: Swift IDE by Hassan Taleb

Code Editor & Playground
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.5😐(194 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#41in Developer Tools
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Write, run, and experiment with Swift code on your mobile device. This app functions as a personal playground for testing algorithms, prototyping ideas, and enhancing coding skills with a variety of editing tools.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast code execution
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Great for on-the-go coding
  • ✨ Good for learning Swift
  • ✅ Useful for testing logic
  • 📱 Mobile playground alternative
  • 🎨 Beautiful UI design
  • ⌨️ Convenient custom keyboard
  • 📸 Useful code screenshots
  • ✍️ Good for jotting down ideas
  • 💡 Supports Linux server for code execution
  • 🌟 Impressive for limitations

Room to Improve

  • 💰 High cost for features
  • ⚠️ Limited free usage
  • 💸 Subscription model criticized
  • 🚫 No offline mode
  • 🤔 Unreasonable charging logic
  • ❌ Refusal to refund
  • 📉 Limited Swift version support
  • 🤷‍♂️ Confusing software charging
  • 😵 Overly complicated for some
  • 🚫 Cannot save projects without paying
  • 🚫 Only 10 tests allowed for free
  • 🚫 Cannot use Date or Calendar types
  • 🚫 Misleading screenshots about Swift version

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