# ZestSSH — Modern SSH & SFTP Client

> Modern SSH & SFTP Client (iPhone/iPad app by Arlie Nordlund.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zestssh/id6760552523 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arlie Nordlund](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878030823)
- Category: Utilities, Developer Tools
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zestssh/id6760552523/reviews.md

## What is ZestSSH?

ZestSSH is a modern SSH client built for people who actually manage servers. No subscription, no feature gates on the basics — just a fast, secure terminal that works everywhere.

THE MODERN SSH CLIENT
ZestSSH is the modern alternative to aging SSH clients — cross-platform, actively maintained, and with features others never had.

SFTP BUILT IN — FREE
Browse your remote filesystem, upload and download files, drag and drop transfers. No paywall. No subscription. Free for everyone.

FULL SSH TERMINAL
xterm 4.0.0 with full ANSI/256-color support. Ed25519, RSA, ECDSA key generation built in. Password and key auth. Import from ~/.ssh/config directly.

TRY IT WITHOUT A SERVER
Built-in demo terminal with a simulated shell. 30+ commands including neofetch, ls, ping, and more. Try ZestSSH before you connect anything.

SNIPPETS
Save commands and run them in one tap. Dynamic variables auto-fetch your Docker containers, PM2 processes, systemd services, and more from the server at runtime.

PORT FORWARDING
Local, remote, and dynamic SOCKS5 forwarding. Pre-configure per connection and auto-activate on connect.

SERVER MONITORING
Built-in health monitoring with CPU, RAM, disk, uptime, and latency. Prometheus integration for homelab setups. No extra agent required for basic monitoring.

SECURITY FIRST
SQLCipher encrypted database. Keys stored in iOS Keychain. Biometric unlock with Argon2id PIN fallback. Host key verification. Dangerous command protection — warns before rm, dd, mkfs, and similar commands.

TERMINAL CUSTOMIZATION
13 built-in themes including Dracula, Nord, Tokyo Night, Gruvbox, Synthwave, and more. 6 monospace fonts including JetBrains Mono and Fira Code. Custom theme builder. Cursor styles, scrollback, font size — all configurable.

MOBILE OPTIMIZED
Touch gestures for Ctrl+C, paste, zoom, and session switching. Home screen widgets. App shortcuts. Hardware keyboard support. Keep screen awake per session.

PRICING — LIFETIME, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS...EVER!!
Free — 2 sessions, SFTP, port forwarding, all protocols, biometric lock, demo terminal
Pro ($9.99 once) — unlimited sessions, all themes, shortcuts, advanced layouts, widgets and more
Cloud Sync ($24.99 once) — E2E encrypted sync across all devices. Your data is encrypted on your device before it ever leaves — we literally cannot read it. Full details at zestssh.com/security
Bundle ($29.99 once) — Pro + Cloud Sync, saves $5

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Sync | $24.99 | one-time |
| ZestSSH Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.9.0 — 2026-09-03

What's new in 1.9.0

Notifications
A new bell on the home screen shows alerts with a severity badge. A history screen groups them and lets you swipe to clear, with a dedicated notifications settings screen.

Faster file transfers
Uploading a large folder no longer slows the app down, and transfers now run at full speed instead of stalling partway through.

Fixes and security
A two factor prompt on a jump host or serial connection is no longer answered with your account password. A mid session key renegotiation that could interrupt transfers larger than about 1 GB is fixed.

### 1.7.0 — 2026-09-02

No release notes.

## More apps by Arlie Nordlund

- [Recipe Spellbook: Meal Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recipe-spellbook-meal-planner/id6759309654)

All apps by Arlie Nordlund: https://appshunter.io/developer/1878030823

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