SSH Client - Secure ShellFish

SSH Client - Secure ShellFish

Terminal, Files & Finder

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627 reviews
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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.

✓Lightning fast SSH terminal
✓Remote file access and management
✓Standard and custom text editing gestures
✓Drag-and-drop file transfer
✓Built-in tmux support for session persistence
✓Files app integration for server file system
✓Shortcuts app integration for automation
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What's New in SSH Client

2026.32

October 6, 2026

Swipe the keyboard bar sideways for word suggestions that better predict what you want to type and can insert two words with one tap. Fixes an issue in tmux where the last line of output and the prompt after it sometimes did not appear until you pressed a key. Apps that ask the terminal for its window and character size now get the real sizes, which helps inline images and tools such as tmux. Includes improvements from last version: Suggest Command turns a plain-language description such as "make a compressed archive of src without the log files" into a shell command, using Apple's Private Cloud Compute model. Long-press the paste button on the keyboard bar or press Cmd-I. The model reads the manual pages on the server you are connected to, so it suggests options that exist there, and the command is only inserted at the prompt when you choose Insert. Requires the latest version of iOS with Apple Intelligence enabled. Shortcuts actions no longer have to finish within a few seconds. On the latest version of iOS an upload, a download or the listing of a large folder keeps running in the background for as long as it needs, showing how far it has come and offering a stop button if you want to end it early. A new Control Cloud Server action creates, starts, stops, checks and destroys cloud servers. You pick the region, the plan and the system image the same way you do in the app, and a server that takes minutes to come up reports what it is doing while you wait. The server it gives you back drops straight into the next action, even before you have saved it as a server of your own. A new Run Command action then runs a command on that server, or on any saved server, without opening the app. Output appears line by line while the command works and the full output is handed back to the rest of your shortcut, so a single shortcut can bring up a server, run a build or a backup on it that takes minutes, and shut it down again.

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This app dropped -1 position in Developer Tools chart.

Last updated on October 9, 2026.

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This app rose +5 positions in Developer Tools chart.

Last updated on October 9, 2026.

User reviews

Best SSH terminal emulator and Files integration

I used to use Secure Shellfish as just an SFTP file access client, but somehow it also evolved into the best SSH terminal emulator on iOS/iPadOS. The developer is top-notch and puts out the most amazing features that I didn’t even think of, but end up using all the time. The tmux integration is superb. The iOS Files integration is absolute magic, and the way the app’s SSH works so well makes it feel like I’m getting two great products in one.

The developer also makes Working Copy, the absolute best Git client for iOS/iPadOS, which I also use every day.
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Very good app

I used this app to access my server and fix things when on the go (with my phone) and it worked flawlessly. I really like the pricing model where you pay one time for the currently available features.

Great for AI

I love using SecureShellFish to access my laptop 's numerous Openai codex sessions over tmux

Fantastic

A great product and a great value

Very Useful

Using and appreciating it daily

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Crashes when running certain commands

Bug

Issues with file transfer progress reporting

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Requested Features

4 requests

Improved documentation and tutorials

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Support for additional authentication methods

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Customizable keyboard shortcuts and layouts

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Tabbed terminal interface

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FAQ

What does Secure ShellFish do?

Secure ShellFish provides a high-speed SSH terminal and allows for remote file access and management. It integrates your SSH servers with your iOS device, enabling you to control servers and transfer files directly from your phone or tablet.

What are the key features of Secure ShellFish?

Key features include a lightning-fast SSH terminal with advanced text editing gestures, seamless remote file access through drag-and-drop functionality, built-in tmux support for persistent sessions, and integration with the iOS Files app and Shortcuts app for automation.

How much does Secure ShellFish cost?

The app is available as a free download and can be used as a free app. Pro users can purchase an upgrade to disable ads in the terminal, upload files through the Files app, and configure an unlimited number of servers.

What devices is Secure ShellFish compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices, allowing users to connect to various SSH servers such as Macs, Synology NAS, Digital Ocean droplets, and any other SSH server. It also supports session handoff between devices.

What are common use cases for Secure ShellFish?

Common use cases include managing remote servers, editing files on a server directly from an iOS device using native editors, transferring files and directories, and automating file transfers. It's also useful for persisting terminal sessions even with intermittent internet access.