# WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox — user reviews > 527 indexed App Store user reviews of WebSSH by MENGUS ARNAUD, rated 4.70/5 from 2,515 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,155 · 4★ 212 · 3★ 51 · 2★ 25 · 1★ 72 ## What do users think of WebSSH? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Efficient and fast - 🔒 Secure SSH/SFTP connections - 👍 Intuitive and easy to use - 💡 Useful additional tools (ping, traceroute, etc.) - 👍 Seamless iCloud sync across devices - 👍 Lifetime license, no subscription - 👍 Responsive and helpful developer **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues - 🐛 Copy/paste functionality can be buggy - 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices/iOS versions - 🐛 Slow input response in some cases - 🐛 SFTP limitations (no folder uploads, etc.) **Commonly reported bugs** - Connections failing randomly - Session saving not working reliably - Clipboard issues (pasting previous content) - Drag and drop file uploads not working as expected **Most requested features** - Add support for function keys - Improve SFTP functionality (folder uploads, file details, etc.) - Implement background session support - Add option to save SSH key passphrases - Provide a way to mass import/export SSH connections ## Newest reviews (20 of 527) ### 2/5 — broken connection *2026-07-26, version 32.5* On Mac OS Ventura, the connection drops after about a minute, and there's no setting to change it. This doesn't happen through the Mac OS terminal; the server's timeout settings don't affect it. ### 5/5 — Works Great; Reasonable Fixed Pro Price *2026-07-09* I found that WebSSH works great. I was able to use it without any delay hunting around for secret decoder rings. The pro price is fixed and seems very reasonable. [Added a year later] Another wonderful aspect of WebSSH Pro is the discipline the developer used, taking the time, working diligently to fully architect the user interface completely consistently with Apple's UI guidelines. I hadn't used WebSSH Pro for more than a year. Nevertheless, I was able to SSH into a server for the very first time ever in seconds by cloning another server's profile, then edit the name and IP address. Voilà! I completed the entire session process in a fifth the time it took me to write this paragraph. Server configurations may be easily stored in one’s iCloud Drive. Overall, product value is more than excellent. I would definitely repurchase WebSSH at twice the price. It just saved so much of my time that it paid for itself all over again today. **Developer response:** 🇺🇸 Hey Steve_.W 👋 Thank you so much for coming back to update your review — it truly made my day! 🙏 I'm thrilled that after more than a year away, you were able to SSH into a new server in seconds by simply cloning an existing profile. That's exactly the kind of frictionless experience I'm working hard to achieve! Following Apple's UI guidelines closely takes time and discipline indeed, so it means a lot that you noticed 😊 And saying you'd repurchase WebSSH at twice the price is probably the best compliment an indie developer can receive 🚀 Your support keeps me motivated to improve WebSSH every day. Have a great day ☀️ Arnaud ### 5/5 — use openssh on OpenWrt *2026-07-06, version 32.3* In OpenWrt the default ssh package, dropbear, doesn’t work. Install openssh and edit the config 1) to run alongside it on a different port and 2) use the dropbear location for permitted keys. ### 5/5 — 自带字体图标显示支持lazyvim的图标 *2026-07-06, version 32.3* 我试用过很多类似的ssh客户端，默认就支持字体图标的很少，要么就是收费很贵我没有测试。这款软件，我先体验了免费版本的，用起来很舒服。最初tmux遇到点问题ctrl+ b前缀键延迟短的问题，最终通过调整tmux的配置文件解决了。支持ssh得到到剪切板这个功能非常实现，相关的文档好久没更新了，python库要降级才能使用，请作者更新一下文档。已经购买PRO版本，体验很好。iPad版本在外接键盘时有点小瑕疵：有时键盘会失效，要鼠标点一下右上角的键盘一下，物理键盘有没有效，没有图标显示，只能自己试。然后左侧的折叠区，有时无法折叠，点了没有效果，必须键盘敲打一下，在点才会有效。还有就是iPad版本，如果后台用很久了，会遇到一些BUG，要杀进程重进才行。 总体来说这些问题，大多是小概率事件。 支持一下，值得推荐！ ### 5/5 — Wow quelle belle surprise *2026-07-04* Un outils complets je vous invite à le tester **Developer response:** Bonjour naz9ul 🇫🇷👋 Merci infiniment pour votre soutien ! Application 100% française et mises à jour mensuelles gratuites pour que vous soyez toujours au top ;) Belle journée à vous ☀️ ### 5/5 — Life saver *2026-07-04, version 32.3* I’ve been using WebSSH for years, it can be a life saver. Simple, but powerful. No fluff. ### 5/5 — Best ssh client I’ve tried on macOS. *2026-07-01, version 32.2* I don’t have anything bad to say. I have been using it for a day and already love it. I like the simple ui, the fact that it is open source, the amount of customisation that can be done, and that it offers tools built in which I would’ve previously needed to go to other sources to use. ### 5/5 — Bought Pro *2026-06-29, version 32.2* Installed today as Termius kept freezing although that worked fine before. So downloaded this app as it had quite high stars. Don’t even need pro but I bought it as I have been happy to do what I’ve needed tonight. Thank you ### 5/5 — excellent *2026-06-28, version 32.2* the ability to ssh into a machine, then ssh via tailscale into another machine while in a tmux session is genuinely impressive. the best ios ssh app ive seen. ### 5/5 — Perfect tool for dev-ops *2026-06-27, version 32.2* This is the best SSH, SFTP and general dev-ops terminal app available. It even supports running on macOS natively which is included in the Pro cost. This makes it super easy to configure and sync settings. It also has all the possible options needed for effective remote use of machines. Lastly, it is the only app I was able to find that actually supports taps on iOS that work like mouse clicks. This allows it to work perfectly with Zellij for terminal sessions with proper mouse interaction support! Just brilliant! ### 5/5 — Simple Use; Infinite Cfg *2026-06-24, version 32.2* One time purchase, works out of the box with no config, can customise literally everything; syncs ssh keys across icloud, legit the goat. ### 5/5 — The best! *2026-06-14* Easy, cloud mode, cheap. I love this app! **Developer response:** 🇧🇷 Olá Fgbernardino 👋 Muito obrigado pela avaliação 5 estrelas! Fico muito feliz em saber que você ama o WebSSH e que ele é fácil de usar para você. 💕 É exatamente isso que eu busco como desenvolvedor independente: uma ferramenta simples, acessível e sem assinatura. Se algum dia precisar de ajuda ou tiver uma ideia, estou sempre por perto. 🙌 Tenha um ótimo dia ☀️ Arnaud ### 5/5 — The best SSH Client I’ve ever used *2026-06-09, version 32.1* Once you use this client, you’ll honestly never want to touch anything else. The UI is intuitive, it’s easy to use - has all the features you need and just works. No over complicated features - just the tools you need to admin your servers without a faff! The lifetime pro licence fee is also very agreeable. Honestly, if anything, they’re not charging enough for what this delivers! ### 3/5 — Mikrotik ssh *2026-06-08* Никак не подключить к микротик. То ему сертификаты не нравятся(устарели?), то expected msg: 50 got: , то это can't agree on KEX algorithms. **Developer response:** Привет hot-dok 👋 Спасибо за отзыв! Проблема «can't agree on KEX algorithms» обычно связана с устаревшими алгоритмами на стороне MikroTik. Попробуйте включить опцию «Weak Algorithms» в настройках подключения — вот инструкция : https://webssh.net/documentation/help/SSH/unable-to-agree-upon-client-to-server/ Также рекомендую обновиться до последней версии WebSSH (у вас 29.9) — было много улучшений совместимости. Если проблема останется, напишите мне на team [AT] webssh [DOT] net с логами (Settings → Diagnostics → Logs), и я разберусь. Хорошего дня ☀️ Arnaud ### 5/5 — Хорошо *2026-06-05* Работает великолепно, много плюшек. Не хватает доступа к приложению по паролю или faceid **Developer response:** Дм1234ий 👋 Спасибо за 5 звёзд! 🙏 Кстати, защита через Face ID / Touch ID уже есть! Просто нажмите и удерживайте иконку WebSSH — и выберите защиту приложения. Всё просто 😉 Хорошего дня ☀️ — Arnaud ### 5/5 — Nice theme and function *2026-06-02* Just love it, keep up the good work **Developer response:** 🇨🇦 Hey 👋 Thank you so much for the kind words, really means a lot! I'll keep pushing forward. Have a great day ☀️ Arnaud ### 5/5 — Great tool *2026-06-02, version 32.0* Does what it says it does, does it well and does it without spying on the user! Seems to be a trustworthy dev, which is important for an app you’re giving SSH keys to. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2026-06-01, version 32.0* Perfect when you need to get access while on the move!! Would highly recommend. ### 4/5 — 정말 잘 돼요. *2026-05-30* S S H 와 S F T P 접속용으로 쓰고 있습니다. 정말 잘 되지만 파일 앱에서 SF T P 접속이 되면 좋겠습니다. **Developer response:** 🇰🇷 wrister님 👋 리뷰와 별점 감사합니다! SSH와 SFTP 접속에 잘 활용하고 계신다니 정말 기쁩니다. 파일 앱에서 SFTP 접속 지원 요청은 잘 알겠습니다! 좋은 아이디어네요 — GitHub에 피처 요청으로 남겨주시면 꼭 검토하겠습니다. 문의 사항이 있으시면 team [AT] webssh [DOT] net 으로도 연락 주세요. 좋은 하루 되세요 ☀️ Arnaud ### 5/5 — Best simple free *2026-05-30* It is by far the most reliable and usable terminal on iOS. **Developer response:** Hey whyonearthdoineedanickname 👋 Thank you so much for the kind words — "most reliable and usable terminal on iOS" genuinely made my day! 🙏 That's exactly what I've been working toward since 2012, so hearing it still holds up means a lot. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out at team [AT] webssh [DOT] net or on GitHub. Have a great day ☀️ Arnaud ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Downloaded without my permission *2026-01-03, version 30.6* Used on my phone when my phone was hacked ### 1/5 — It won’t connect and just asks for money *2025-12-23, version 30.6* Useless ### 1/5 — Lifetime purchase restore is a con job *2025-12-13, version 30.6* 🤮 ### 1/5 — Not worth the $ *2025-12-08, version 30.6* Meh ### 1/5 — Постоянные зависания *2025-10-14, version 30.2* Пользуюсь приложением редко, но когда уже пользуюсь - страдаю. Постоянно зависает приложение в течении 10-15 мин использования, использую sftp, ssh. Зависания сопровождаются крашем приложения. Это было даже год назад, за год это не пофиксили. Что на iOS 18, что на iOS 26 такая проблема… Нет выбора сортировки для отображения в sftp… да и куча других недоработок… Приложение очень сырое и не оптимизированное… ### 1/5 — Full of bugs – unusable *2025-08-26, version 29.9* I purchased WebSSH PRO expecting a reliable SSH tool, but the app is full of bugs. Connections fail randomly, the app crashes often, and session saving does not work. It is completely unusable for professional work. I contacted Apple for a refund but was told it is not eligible. Very disappointed – this app should not be sold in the App Store in this condition. ### 1/5 — Nope *2025-08-20, version 29.9* Can’t get it to connect. Keeps wanting to charge money but for something that doesn’t work? ### 1/5 — Useless *2025-08-12, version 29.9* Can't enter ip into host field. Only gives a list of ipv options ### 1/5 — useless *2025-07-05* np **Developer response:** 🇮🇳 Hey TheNonSmoker 👋 Thanks for sharing your feedback, even if it’s a bit tough to read. I’m really sorry to hear that you found WebSSH “useless.” If you have a minute to share more details about what didn’t work for you or what you were expecting, I’d love to try to improve the app for you and everyone else. Feel free to contact me directly at team [AT] webssh [DOT] net if you want to discuss it in detail. I’m just one indie developer doing my best to make an awesome tool for all sysadmins and SSH lovers out there! Have a nice day ☀️ ### 1/5 — Worked when I first paid for it but now not so well! *2025-06-05, version 29.5* Since reinstalling after apple decided my Mac isnt faulty I just have to keep reinstalling my m4 Mac because Apple Pay doesn’t work and a few other issues that apply to this Mac this app now doesn’t have a clue what its pasting in regards to clipboard! I can select something from a website but it will paste the previous set of code! Drag and drop file upload used to work, now you drag a file it uploads now lets drag a second file definitely the second differently named file but nope webs says you can have the exact same file again! what is going on? i paid for this app because it was supposed to be the best but clearly its no better than the free ones! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-08-10* Love it. really useful and in current development, the recent addition of various tools such as ping, trace route, Network Scanner and trace route are really useful The results are also displayed in a very useful way. I love the way Network scanner displays the whole subnet and highlights the live hosts in green. Really useful. **Developer response:** 🇬🇧 Hello KeithEllis74 👋 Thank you so much for updating your review, six years later — that means a lot! I'm really glad the new tools are useful to you, and that you enjoy the subnet UI 💚 More enhancements are on the way, so stay tuned! Have a great day ☀️ ### 5/5 — Fabuleux *2026-08-01* Simple et efficace. Pour MacOS, je pouvais trouver d’autres alternatives pour ce genre d’applications. Mais pour ce qui est de iPadOS et iPhoneOS, peu font réellement l’affaire. Avec cet outil, même payant, vaut largement l’investissement pour des installations sur plusieurs appareils. Ça, c’est vraiment LE point fort de cette application. Tous mes serveurs sont gérés à partir de n’importe quels appareils que j’aurais en main… MacOS, iPadOS, et même iPhoneOS, où que je sois, cela devient accessible…. Top appli…👍 **Developer response:** 🇫🇷 Bonjour Humanoide70 👋 Merci beaucoup pour votre superbe avis ! ⭐️ Vous avez parfaitement résumé l'esprit de WebSSH : un seul achat pour tous vos appareils (iPhone, iPad et Mac) avec le même identifiant Apple. Vos serveurs vous suivent partout, où que vous soyez ! Merci de soutenir mon travail de développeur indépendant 💕 Passez une excellente journée ☀️ Arnaud ### 5/5 — Terrific little SSH program *2026-08-01, version 32.5* This nice program is intelligently designed and it’s also nice that WebSSH is actually freeware. Thanks to that random developer who created this most convenient program for all of us VPS users and other terminal aficionados. ### 5/5 — Great App *2026-08-01, version 32.5* This is my goto app for ssh on my phone or MacBook. The tools like ping are very nice addition as well! ### 5/5 — Good App — Could we get Files integration? *2026-07-27* This app is excellent, it just works! Does its job well. I have noticed that there are apps which allow for integrating SFTP files into the iPhone Files app, so that servers can be accessed as though they were local files. I would love to see this feature in WebSSH! (unless it already is?) I would 100% buy the premium version if this change is added. **Developer response:** 🇺🇸 Hey MewMaster3 👋 Thank you for updating your review and for sticking with WebSSH! Files app integration isn't available yet, but I'm thinking about it: browsing your servers directly from the Files app would be a great addition and your feedback pushes it up my list! 👍 Feel free to share more ideas anytime at team [AT] webssh [DOT] net or on GitHub. Have a great day ☀️ Arnaud ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-07-26, version 32.5* Love it. really useful and in current development, the recent addition of various tools such as ping, trace route, Network Scanner are really useful The results are also displayed in a very useful way. I love the way Network scanner displays the whole subnet and highlights the live hosts in green. Really useful. ### 5/5 — Wow, just WOW *2026-07-25, version 32.5* Rock-solid tool from a dev who clearly cares Been putting WebSSH through its paces, and I'm genuinely impressed. I've been a sysadmin for 30 years — enterprise firewalls, network architecture, the whole thing — and I run a Proxmox cluster at home, so I'm not easy to please with SSH tools. The new Proxmox-over-SSH client (32.5) is smart engineering. Routing everything through SSH instead of exposing the API means no open 8006 port and no token juggling — it just reuses my existing SSH auth. That's a security-conscious design choice, not a gimmick. Multi-node monitoring, quorum and HA status, VM/LXC lifecycle control, snapshots, backups, live CPU/RAM/Net/IO graphs — all clean and readable on both Mac and iPad. What really gets me is that this is a one-person project, maintained since 2012, and every platform feels equally polished. One-time purchase, no subscription — a rare and welcome thing these days. A few things I'd love to see next: SMART data for disks, ZFS pool status, and an integrated terminal straight from a container. But those are wishes for an already excellent tool, not complaints. Respect to the developer. This is what a labor of love looks like. Does he ever sleep? ### 5/5 — Good value *2026-07-21, version 32.4* If you use ssh a lot, want cloud synced servers via iCloud and its security and a one time fee, a nice hi on phone and tablet, organizational tools and more, try this. I do wish it have a simple terminal for running manual sessions or using Unix like tools locally. ### 5/5 — Greatest SSH App *2026-07-19, version 32.4* Just simply the best SSH app I’ve ever used. Can’t say anything bad about it! ### 5/5 — Sem dúvida, o melhor *2026-07-19* Melhor sem dúvida **Developer response:** 🇧🇷 Olá Wesleyvicen 👋 Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação 5 estrelas, fico muito feliz que o WebSSH seja o melhor para você! 😊 Se algum dia tiver uma ideia de funcionalidade ou uma dúvida, estou sempre por perto: team [AT] webssh [DOT] net ou no GitHub. Tenha um ótimo dia ☀️ Arnaud --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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