# SSHHIP — SSH, 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/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: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshhip/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

- #172 in Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)
- #71 in Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshhip/id6785186457/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great start

*2026-08-06*

Excited to see where it goes

## 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)

### 1.24 — 2026-08-23

- Choose a built-in terminal theme, including Rosé Pine, and set the font size.
- On a herdr session, Agent Map shows workspaces, tabs, and live agent status.
- Optionally require Face ID before stored SSH keys, passphrases, and passwords are used.
- Mosh is now available on every host, with automatic fallback to SSH.
- Scrolling over Mosh stays reliable when the keyboard opens or the terminal resizes.

### 1.22 — 2026-08-19

The terminal now recognizes clickable links from programs that emit them, so you can tap to open (with a confirm).

### 1.21.1 — 2026-08-18

Fixed a crash that could occur when connecting to certain hosts.
Fixed connection timeouts when connecting to a host by IP address over cellular (such as Tailscale addresses).
Fixed tapping a link in the terminal that spans more than one line opening an incomplete web address.
You can now send multiple photos at once from the photo picker.
SSH connections now retry automatically if the first attempt doesn't connect.
The on-screen keyboard's Delete key now repeats when held down.

### 1.20.5 — 2026-08-14

- Tap an http or https link in the terminal to open it, after confirming the exact address.
- Links that wrap across rows or inside tmux and herdr panes open in full.
- Give a saved host fallback addresses, tried in order when the first one cannot be reached.
- Nearby host discovery marks addresses that only work on your local network, and failed connections explain what went wrong.
- Ending voice input with send reliably types and submits what you said.
- Purchase and restore problems now explain what to do, including when purchases are restricted on the device.

### 1.19.1 — 2026-08-11

- Duplicate a saved host to reuse its settings and keys for a new connection.
- Connecting to another host after your first session is reliable again.
- The Keyboard control now opens and closes the software keyboard every time.
- Reconnecting keeps the terminal at its current size instead of reflowing.
- Closing a session returns you to your hosts immediately.
- Text across the app renders in SSHHIP's IBM Plex type, and destructive actions show their red icons again.

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