# SSHive: SSH, SFTP & Terminal — RDP, VNC, VPN & remote access

> All-in-one remote access client for SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, and VPN. (iPhone/iPad app by NetMeSafe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshive-ssh-sftp-and-terminal/id6760705487 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NetMeSafe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885828603)
- Category: Developer Tools, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshive-ssh-sftp-and-terminal/id6760705487/reviews.md

## What is SSHive?

SSHive is the all-in-one remote access client for iPhone and iPad — SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC and a built-in VPN in one fast, private, native app.

Manage your servers, open a full terminal, transfer files, and control remote Windows, macOS and Linux desktops from anywhere.

SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS
• SSH — full terminal (SwiftTerm), key & password auth
• SFTP — browse, upload, download and manage files
• RDP — Remote Desktop to Windows PCs and servers
• VNC — screen sharing for macOS and Linux
• OpenVPN — open a secure tunnel before you connect

KEY FEATURES
• Touch-optimized mouse & keyboard for RDP and VNC
• SSH key generation, import and management
• Port forwarding / SSH tunnels
• Command snippets and history
• Shared credentials reused across profiles
• Folders to organize your connections
• Face ID / Touch ID protection for every secret
• iCloud sync of profiles and keys across your devices
• Import / export your connections (.sshive)
• Native SwiftUI design for iPhone and iPad, light & dark

NETWORK TOOLS
• Ping — test host reachability
• DNS Lookup — resolve domain names
• Traceroute — trace the network path
• Whois — domain registration info
• MX Lookup — a domain's mail servers
• Blacklist Check (DNSBL) — see if an IP is blacklisted
• Network interfaces — local IP, netmask and active interfaces

PRIVACY FIRST
Your passwords and keys live in the iOS Keychain, protected by Face ID / Touch ID. Nothing goes through our servers — connections run straight from your device to yours.

FREE & PRO
Use SSHive for free with core SSH access. Upgrade to Pro to unlock RDP, VNC, VPN, unlimited sessions and profiles, tunnels, broadcast, shared accounts and more.

Whether you are a developer, sysadmin or DevOps engineer, SSHive puts your whole infrastructure in your pocket.

## Key features

- SSH terminal access
- SFTP file management
- RDP and VNC remote desktop
- Built-in VPN
- Secure credential management
- iCloud sync
- Face ID/Touch ID protection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSHive Pro | $8.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshive-ssh-sftp-and-terminal/id6760705487/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Well done!

*2026-07-31*

Well done lots of features looks good. Can you add more ai providers like lmstudio, z.ai, minimax etc, otherwise very nice light and works!

**Developer response:** Good call, and thanks for the kind words.

LM Studio, z.ai and MiniMax are coming in a future update. If you need anything in the meantime, contact@netmesafe.com or sshive.app/contact.

### 5/5 — Top

*2026-05-13*

App super pratique, surtout avec le MCP intégrer

### 5/5 — Intégration MCP Claude

*2026-03-30*

J’ai créé et déployé mon site web complet de A à Z. Gérer des serveurs n’a jamais été aussi simple !

**Developer response:** Merci, ça fait vraiment plaisir à lire.

Le MCP va plus loin dans une prochaine version : l'assistant pourra ouvrir ses propres sessions. Pour toute idée ou tout souci : contact@netmesafe.com ou sshive.app/fr/contact.

## Frequently asked questions about SSHive

### What protocols does SSHive support?

SSHive supports SSH with a full terminal, SFTP for file transfers, RDP for Windows desktops, VNC for macOS and Linux screen sharing, and OpenVPN for secure tunnels.

### Is SSHive free to use?

SSHive offers core SSH access for free. To unlock RDP, VNC, VPN, unlimited sessions, and other advanced features, an upgrade to Pro is available.

### How does SSHive protect my credentials?

Your passwords and keys are stored securely in the iOS Keychain and protected by Face ID or Touch ID. Connections are direct from your device to the server, with no data passing through SSHive's servers.

### Can I sync my connections across devices?

Yes, SSHive utilizes iCloud sync to seamlessly share your profiles and keys across your iPhone and iPad devices.

### What devices is SSHive compatible with?

SSHive is designed for iPhone and iPad, offering a native SwiftUI experience. It supports connections to Windows, macOS, and Linux machines.

### How often is SSHive updated?

The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on June 27, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Users can expect ongoing updates and improvements.

### What are the benefits of the Pro version?

The Pro version unlocks RDP, VNC, VPN capabilities, unlimited sessions and profiles, port forwarding/SSH tunnels, broadcast functionality, and shared account management.

### What is the age rating for SSHive?

SSHive has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app focuses on developer tools and remote access functionalities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2026-08-18

New in 1.2.3:
• SSH jump hosts (ProxyJump): reach a server through a bastion, with host key checking at every hop.
• SSH tunnels -L and -R: local and remote port forwards, with live status.
• Session recording: keep a session's output in a file you can share from the app.
• Profiles now follow the manual order you set on your Mac, per folder.
• More reliable iCloud sync: fixed a case where settings coming from the Mac could be dropped.
• Fixed: the port you type for a VNC profile is now actually used.
• Fixed: restoring a purchase unlocks Pro immediately.
• Fixed: shared accounts that appeared twice are merged back automatically.

### 1.2.2 — 2026-08-11

New in 1.2.2:
• Hardware keyboards (Magic Keyboard, Bluetooth) now work in VNC and RDP sessions.
• iPad: fixed adding profiles and sessions (the + button is back in the split view).
• Stability improvements.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-07-25

New in 1.2.1
• Faster, smoother RDP, with hardware H.264 acceleration when the server supports it and automatic fallback otherwise
• Works with most VNC servers (macOS, RealVNC, TightVNC, UltraVNC…), including RealVNC over RSA-AES, with a smoother display
• More reliable SSH connections to hardened servers
• Stability and reliability improvements

### 1.2.0 — 2026-06-27

New in 1.2.0
• RDP touch mouse reworked: a relative trackpad cursor — drag to move, tap to click, hold to drag windows
• Landscape RDP now fills the screen, with resolution adapted to your device
• Two-finger right-click, scroll and pinch-to-zoom in remote sessions
• On-screen RDP keyboard with Esc, Tab, arrows and Ctrl+Alt+Del
• Built-in OpenVPN: the session VPN shows clear status and disconnects when you leave
• Folder picker when creating a connection, pull-to-refresh, SSH keys listed in the key manager
• iCloud sync for shared accounts
• Many fixes and refinements

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-20

This update makes SSHive fully multilingual.

• Available in English, French and Spanish
• Instant in-app language switching from Settings, no restart needed
• Many localization fixes across the whole interface
• Import profiles exported from the macOS app (password-protected .sshive files)
• Stability improvements

Thanks for using SSHive!

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