# SSHHIP - Modern SSH Client — SSH, Mosh, Tmux, Herdr

> iPhone/iPad SSH client for developers to manage remote sessions and commands. (iPhone/iPad app by Kun Chen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshhip-modern-ssh-client/id6785186457 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kun Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/943785843)
- Category: Developer Tools, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshhip-modern-ssh-client/id6785186457/reviews.md

## What is SSHHIP?

SSHHIP is a focused iPhone and iPad terminal client for developers who keep real work running on their own machines.

Add your Mac mini, workstation, or homelab host, connect with Automatic or direct SSH, and jump back into the tmux or herdr session you already use.
SSHHIP is built for the small moments when you need to check a build, guide a coding agent, restart a process, or send one careful command while away from your desk.

SSHHIP keeps the workflow familiar:

- Save hosts you own or administer.
- Connect directly, without a SSHHIP account or hosted relay.
- Choose Automatic, direct SSH, or Mosh per host; Automatic uses Mosh when available and falls back to SSH.
- Use Automatic authentication for Tailscale SSH or other hosts that accept keyless SSH, import an unencrypted or passphrase-encrypted OpenSSH Ed25519 or ECDSA private key, or generate a non-exportable Secure Enclave P-256 key.
- Attach to existing tmux or herdr sessions with one tap.
- Use the CommandDial for saved command snippets, common keys, sticky arrow D-pad navigation, directional pane focus in tmux or herdr, paste, selection, voice, keyboard control, and contextual multiplexer actions, with a resting-puck tap fallback to an organized full command menu where frequently used commands can be pinned.
- Send a clipboard image or selected photos to your connected host over SFTP and insert their remote paths.
- Optionally sync saved-host metadata across your Apple devices through your private iCloud database.
- Keep imported credentials in the iOS Keychain and hardware-backed keys in the Secure Enclave.
- Use a polished dark interface designed for terminal work.

SSHHIP is local-first by design.
There is no SSHHIP backend, no cloud vault, no analytics SDK, no advertising, and no tracking.
Command snippets and command-menu pins stay on your device. Your host list also stays on your device unless you turn on saved-host iCloud sync.
When enabled, saved-host metadata syncs through your private iCloud database; passwords, imported private keys, passphrases, and Secure Enclave key references still stay out of CloudKit.
Automatic hosts can connect without a saved password when the SSH server allows it.
Passwords and imported private keys that you save stay in Keychain.
Secure Enclave private keys are non-exportable and never leave the hardware.
Terminal traffic goes between your iOS device and the hosts you configure over SSH.
When you choose Send Image, each selected image goes directly from your iOS device to that connected host over SFTP, and SSHHIP inserts the remote path into your terminal input line.

SSHHIP is a one-time purchase.
Every feature is free for one month, then you can buy the lifetime unlock once to keep using SSH, multiplexer shortcuts, themes, saved hosts, and client-side features.

SSHHIP is narrow on purpose: a calm, native way to get back to your own terminal.

## Key features

- Connect to remote hosts via SSH
- Attach to existing tmux/herdr sessions
- CommandDial for saved commands and keys
- Image transfer to host over SFTP
- Secure authentication options
- Local-first design with iCloud sync option

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSHHIP Lifetime Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #43 in Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshhip-modern-ssh-client/id6785186457/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Maybe promising

*2026-09-07*

Secure enclave key support is nice. Min font size of 10 is criminal (need to be able to go down to 3 and support pinch zoom for it, im trying to be productive here). 

Being able to define multitouch gestures is also much needed.

No dedicated herdr gui, only TUI.

The command button is 100% opaque and blocks content, which is ridiculous since it stays in the same place and easy to reach; great concept though. 

Updgradrd to 4 stars because whats been implemented is beautiful and robust, but cant be a 5 until i am able to wanna use it on a regular basis.

**Developer response:** thanks a lot for the feedback - this really helps the product improve!

i've shipped almost all the ideas you suggested just now except for multitouch gestures which i want to take some time and be thoughtful about. 

font size can now go down to 3. the dial now becomes transparent at rest. herdr now has a GUI menu called "agents view". when you get a chance, please have a try and see if they solve your needs! happy to iterate further to make the experience even better.

### 5/5 — it’s super useful when i’m lazy and don’t want to get out of bed

*2026-09-01*

the way this is designed is super useful. it's a little bit of a learning curve because you have to learn how to use this dial but it's probably a five-minute max learning curve to be honest. it's really helpful having the voice command to type in and then it automatically sends in there.

i personally use wezterm plus herdr similar to kun chen’s actual setup and i've learned to actually love using this over mac terminals. it's like the best way to use terminals and so this is a better way than terminus which was the previous app i was using. it is far far easier to use. i think it still has some room for improvement. i'm not sure where yet. it could improve upon because it is a very difficult thing to squeeze all of your terminals into one app or into one little phone screen.

i think notifications could be the next big thing here: getting notified on my phone when a terminal is finished working. wondering if that's possible

**Developer response:** thank you for the kind words, and good idea for notification! will look into it

### 5/5 — Ultimate Remote Terminal Tool

*2026-08-24*

I’ve tried all the popular terminal apps for iOS and they all have shortcomings, mostly from how hard it is to interact with the keyboard and things like copy and paste. And it’s especially bad when you’re using coding agents like Claude, Codex, Grok or Pi with a tool like tmux or herdr. But SSHHIP’s floating action button which lets you pick and choose exactly what you need between the keyboard, pasteboard, voice input, herdr support, and snippets has made it my new daily driver for my iPad and iPhone when I need to check on my agents away from home.

**Developer response:** thank you for the kind note!

### 5/5 — Great start

*2026-08-06*

Excited to see where it goes

**Developer response:** thank you, and cheers!

## Frequently asked questions about SSHHIP

### What is SSHHIP?

SSHHIP is a terminal client for iPhone and iPad designed for developers. It allows you to connect to your remote machines and resume your tmux or herdr sessions.

### Does SSHHIP have ads?

No, SSHHIP does not contain any advertisements. The app is designed with a local-first approach and avoids tracking or advertising.

### How much does SSHHIP cost?

SSHHIP is free to download and use for one month. After the trial period, a one-time purchase is required for lifetime access to all features.

### What devices does SSHHIP support?

SSHHIP is available for both iPhone and iPad devices, offering a native experience on Apple's mobile platforms.

### How does SSHHIP handle authentication?

SSHHIP supports various authentication methods, including Automatic authentication for Tailscale SSH, importing OpenSSH private keys, and generating non-exportable Secure Enclave keys.

### Can I sync my saved hosts with SSHHIP?

Yes, you can optionally sync your saved host metadata across your Apple devices using your private iCloud database. Sensitive credentials like passwords and private keys remain secure and are not synced.

### What is the CommandDial in SSHHIP?

The CommandDial is a feature within SSHHIP that provides quick access to saved command snippets, common keys, and contextual multiplexer actions, improving efficiency for terminal work.

### How often is SSHHIP updated?

The latest version of SSHHIP is 1.15.1, last updated on August 2, 2026. Updates typically include feature enhancements and reliability improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.34.5 — 2026-09-22

- Select terminal text in place, then copy it.
- Selections clear when the terminal scrolls or redraws.
- Terminal links still open while the keyboard is visible.

### 1.33 — 2026-09-15

Dictate in your language: voice input now understands many languages, picked from a new language list in Settings.

### 1.30 — 2026-09-10

- Rearrange the Command Dial so the commands you use sit on the rings you want.
- Word input and holding Backspace to repeat delete work again.
- Terminal font size can go down to 3 points.
- The resting Command Dial puck is half-transparent, so it covers less of the terminal.

### 1.28 — 2026-09-05

- A guided first connection walks you from finding a host to a live terminal.
- Sticky Shift on the command dial, so Shift+Tab works by touch.
- Snippets can press Return for you with a per-snippet Auto-Submit toggle.
- Name your first session yourself, or start from default, main, or dev.
- Automatic hosts now ask for a password when the server requires one.
- Hosts that verify you in a browser show what to do instead of timing out.
- Clearer guidance when a Screen Time app is blocking a purchase.

### 1.26.3 — 2026-09-01

More reliable link handling in the terminal, including addresses that wrap across multiple lines. And clearer, more accurate guidance when a purchase can't be completed.

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All apps by Kun Chen: https://appshunter.io/developer/943785843

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