# SimpleSSH - SSH Commands, File Viewer & Terminal — user reviews > 58 indexed App Store user reviews of SimpleSSH by Benedikt Hirmer, rated 3.40/5 from 42 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplessh-ssh-commands-file-viewer-and-terminal/id844106493/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplessh-ssh-commands-file-viewer-and-terminal/id844106493.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 22 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 14 ## Newest reviews (11 of 58) ### 3/5 — Personal it’s okay *2019-03-20* It’s not the best but it works. I’m running on iPhone XS and it’s very unreliable. It seems outdated. I want a refund as it continues to lock up or lose connection with the server and if recalling commands with the up arrow it will just stack all commands on one line. ### 1/5 — Not worth it *2017-08-15* Buggy. Can't display things like htop. Unstable. Had many different issues with basic use. Gave them time to fix things (a few years) and i'm done waiting. ### 1/5 — Worse than useless *2017-08-05* When you run vi it freezes up. Sometimes it takes the entire soft keyboard down with it and the only fix is a reboot. ### 4/5 — Excellent, but lacks ability to uplaod/download files *2017-04-26* I purchased this thinking it would have basic upload/download capabilities, but it's not the case. ### 2/5 — Stay away if you are using ipad pro keyboard *2017-02-25, version 1.2.2* the interface does not work with the ipad pro keyboard, ctrl keys are messed up, it doesnt print on the whole height of the screen and the first few lines of output is hidden (try running top, you wont see the headlines) ### 3/5 — Very useful app but buggy *2017-02-06, version 1.2.2* This app is pretty good. I use it with my Raspberry Pi and it is so much easier than dragging out the laptop to send some commands and browse files etc. The user interface is great. There is a problem typing in commands as another reviewer states, it keeps pasting in the previous history making it impossible to use in this regard. Please fix these bugs and it will be a great app. ### 4/5 — Almost perfect *2017-01-31, version 1.2.2* It would be excellent to have a fingerprint validation when starting the app to make it more secure. Otherwise the app is amazing! ### 1/5 — Couldn't edit a simple config file *2016-10-25, version 1.2.2* Reluctantly giving one star as this app seems riddled with bugs. E.g. I could delete past the shell prompt, it kept pasting in previous history ( I had to disable command buffers to fix this) and also wouldn't allow me to type once one of these issues occurred. I could have perhaps worked through this, were it not for the fact that xterm editors such as nano failed to render, meaning I couldn't even edit a config file. I've never said this about any app before, but I'd like my money back as this app is zero use to me in its current form. ### 1/5 — 不能用 *2016-10-09* ios10输不了ip ### 4/5 — No ssh key creation *2016-07-16, version 1.2.2* No ssh key creation, so you'll need something like dropbox. Also there are connection difficulties sometimes. But other than that, very useful. However, lack of instructions will put off new users. ### 1/5 — Totally unusable, doesn't work on iOS 9 *2016-02-11, version 1.2.2* Total waste of money, don't buy it, las update in 2k14, and is totally unusable anymore ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Don’t buy this, it doesn’t work. *2026-03-16, version 1.2.2* This app throws a ‘handshake failed’ message trying to ssh to a local area network connection. Don’t waste your money. ### 1/5 — Want a refund - fails to connect *2024-12-04, version 1.2.2* Fails out of the gate. Useless junk app. ### 1/5 — App constantly crashing *2023-04-10* Why is it EVERYTIME I click a command, the entire app crashes. It’s been like this entirely too long. I’ve even paid for this app. Please update your app or we will report it to Apple, demanding a refund… ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-02-21, version 1.2.2* Failure establishing SSH session, handshake failed. I have another SSH app that works fine, but I wanted to execute commands with a click. This app would be the best if it worked. ### 1/5 — CRASH *2019-09-08, version 1.2.2* Crash crash crash ### 1/5 — Buggy *2019-01-04, version 1.2.2* Command history doesn’t work (pressing up arrow in the terminal) ### 1/5 — Just crashes *2018-04-09, version 1.2.2* App crashes when trying to execute a script. Hopefully the developer will revive this, otherwise I might have to just right by alone app! ### 1/5 — Constant crashes *2018-02-18, version 1.2.2* Every time a command is run on a server the app crashes. Waste of money unless this is fixed. ### 1/5 — Do not download! App crashes in terminal mode *2017-10-28* Bought this app yesterday, saw that it crashes in terminal mode very often. Terminus is a much better app that's free. I tried to report this error to the developers but looks like no refund is possible from iTunes. What a shame!! ### 1/5 — Doesn't work and crashes *2017-09-28, version 1.2.2* Couldn't connect to raspberrypi via ssh ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Simple and effective *2018-01-04, version 1.2.2* Simple and effective ### 5/5 — I really like it - but *2017-12-14* It hasn’t been updated in a few years and right now as soon as I execute a command the app freezes and closes. :( I really like this app too! ### 5/5 — Great little app *2016-12-05, version 1.2.2* This app performs as advertised. I've had no issues or problems with it. Great little app. ### 5/5 — Coming from iTransmit and Prompt *2016-07-07* I bought this after owning iTransmit and Prompt from Panic Inc. While iTransmit and Prompt are good, I find myself using SimpleSSH more than Prompt because of the easy command board. You just click a command and it colors it green on 0 stderr, red on nonzero stderr. AWESOME. Boards are grouped per server if you want. ### 5/5 — Simple, useful, and inexpensive *2016-05-30* This app does exactly what I wanted it for. I can easily make and use buttons in the app to run scripts on my pi to do whatever I want (I control my AC and lights with it thru an IR transceiver). If needed it can also do direct command input, but I don't use that much. ### 5/5 — Great little app *2016-05-23, version 1.2.2* Been using it for about a week now and not come across any problems with it, I use it if cant use the TV to start the vnc and update pi. ### 5/5 — High 5! *2016-02-20, version 1.2.2* Great app! ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2016-01-17, version 1.2.2* If you're looking for a simple but fully featured ssh app to help you access devices like raspberry pi from your phone, then look no further. This app saves me from having to climb into the loft every time I want to update the pi or troubleshoot something. It's simple to use, allows you create automated script commands, and is easy for even a novice like me to get to grips with. Highly recommended, and congratulations to the creator of the app for making it foolproof and easy to use. ### 5/5 — Perfect. Simple. Brilliant *2015-11-23* Thank you for this beautifully simple and useful app. Very handy to run macros and exactly what I was looking for, without being cluttered with unnecessary features. ### 5/5 — I love this app *2015-10-11* Man, this app saves me all kinds of time. It's so handy to execute commands on my Pi's with my phone. Well done! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-15.*