Salamander SSH vs RPI SSH Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Salamander SSH
Run shell commands remotely from your iOS device. Automate frequent tasks when away from your computer. This tool allows you to set commands to execute upon login.
- Run shell commands on iOS
- Automate frequent tasks
- Set commands to run after login
- Remote machine access
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A simple tool to run your shell command on your iOS device. You may want to do some frequent tasks when you were out of office, or no working computer to link to remote machine. You can set a command to run after you login through this app, and make it done. *** It is not a terminal or console though it looks like, and to which we are working on :-) That is, you cannot do interactive work within app.
RPI SSH Pro
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RPI SSH PRO – fast SSH-based server management RPI SSH PRO is a modern, fast, and intuitive SSH client that lets you manage your servers easily from your mobile device. It supports Raspberry Pi, Linux, Debian, Synology (Linux-based) systems, and Windows servers with OpenSSH, providing quick access to system status, maintenance tasks, and command execution. System Overview (Dashboard) View the most important system information at a glance: • Uptime • CPU usage • Temperature • Disks and total storage • Mounted file systems • Number of connected drives Designed for fast diagnostics and everyday server monitoring. Command Gallery (Samples) A wide range of prebuilt command templates: • can be quickly added to your own Command Cards • perfect for maintenance, diagnostics, and administration tasks • works across Linux-based systems and Windows PowerShell environments Command Cards Manage your custom commands using cards: • add, edit, and search command cards • drag & drop reordering • Quick Run mode for one-tap execution • global cards or server-specific cards • reusable commands across multiple servers and platforms Widget Quick Launch Your most important command cards can be added as widgets: • run commands without opening the app • ideal for frequently used maintenance and monitoring tasks • instant access to your most important server actions Multi-server support • add and edit multiple servers • switch between servers quickly • secure connections using SSH host key verification • manage mixed environments (Linux + Windows) from one app Terminal Modes Choose the terminal experience that best fits your workflow: • Simple terminal for basic commands and quick actions • Full PTY terminal for interactive shell usage The Ping screen is also directly accessible from the terminal view, allowing you to: • quickly check network connectivity • test latency and host availability • perform targeted ping tests toward the selected server Ideal for troubleshooting and network diagnostics directly within the SSH workflow. Windows PTY Support • Full PTY SSH terminal for Windows servers • Supports PowerShell and interactive commands • Proper handling of interactive tools, prompts, and real shell behavior • Ideal for Windows Server administration over SSH Settings & Customization The application is fully customizable: • dark / light / colorful / system default themes • language selection • command card size adjustment (compact or large card layout) • SSH and PTY terminal logging • Ping feature settings and configuration • configurable SSH timeout settings • optimized for touch interaction and extended terminal usage Tools section in Settings • Ping – TCP/ICMP network test • LAN Scan – Discover devices on your local network • Port Scan – Scan common ports or custom ranges Full Version All features of the application are available with the Full version purchase. The purchase is one-time only, no subscription required, and helps support further development.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Salamander SSH at none against RPI SSH Pro's 2. Salamander SSH also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RPI SSH Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Salamander SSH asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Salamander SSH | RPI SSH Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 李俊 倪 | Albert Parti |
In-app purchases
Salamander SSH
No in-app purchases
RPI SSH Pro
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Full Unlock$3.99
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