Comparison

Rest vs ServerSSH

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rest

Easily perform HTTP requests directly from your mobile device. Supports various body types, syntax highlighting, and detailed response inspection. Import collections and manage project variables for efficient API testing.

Highlights
  • Supports JSON, Form & Multipart bodies
  • Syntax highlighting and JSON error reporting
  • All common and custom HTTP methods
  • Add HTTP Headers and URL parameters
  • Response body, header, and metrics inspection
  • Multiple response body views
  • Import Postman collections
Features
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Rest allows you to perform arbitrary HTTP requests right from your mobile device. • Supports JSON, Form & Multipart bodies • Body editor with syntax highlighting and JSON error reporting • All common HTTP methods + custom Methods • Add HTTP Headers, URL parameters and Basic Authentication • Option to allow insecure SSL & follow redirects • Response body, header and metrics inspection • Multiple response body views (JSON, text, image, web) • Import Postman collections from Files or URL • Add project-wide variables in URL, Headers and request body • CloudKit sync • Dark mode and alternative app icon • Split-Screen to see the request and response views simultaneously on iPad and larger iPhones (starting from iPhone X)

About

ServerSSH

This app provides a powerful mobile command center for system administrators and developers, offering advanced SSH capabilities, a smart terminal with multi-line input, and visual server monitoring. It also includes Docker management and SFTP file transfer, optimized for iPad.

Highlights
  • Pro-level SSH & Networking
  • AI-ready smart terminal
  • Visual dashboard & widgets
  • Docker & Homelab management
  • Process management & SFTP
  • Optimized iPad experience
Features
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ServerSSH is an SSH client, SFTP file manager, Linux server monitor, and terminal toolbox for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your own servers with SSH or Mosh, then manage terminal sessions, files, processes, Docker, scripts, and network checks in one app. Core features: · SSH terminal: password login, private key login, Mosh, SOCKS5 proxy · Multi-session terminal: session tabs, command history, extended keyboard · Command shortcuts: npm, node, pm2, docker, systemctl, git, curl, journalctl · Keyboard modes: Tmux, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Codex CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI · Server monitor: CPU, memory, swap, disk, network, uptime, load, temperature · Process manager: search, sort, pin, copy path, kill process, auto refresh · SFTP: browse, view, upload, download, rename, move, chmod, delete · Docker tools: containers, images, volumes, networks, logs, pull image · Network tools: ping, traceroute, whois, HTTP/TCP probes · Scripts: custom scripts, multi-script runs, remote execution, run history · Automation: prompts, skills, remote skill folder · Homelab tools: downloaders, Proxmox status, NAS/server checks · Widgets: host status, Docker status, network probe snapshots Use ServerSSH for: · SSH terminal access · Linux server management · VPS and cloud server checks · Homelab and NAS maintenance · Docker host management · SFTP file transfer · DevOps quick actions · Remote script execution If you have any questions about the app, or requests for features you would like to see, just write a short review or use the button inside the app to contact me. Get more support on https://www.whalesgrowth.top ServerSSH Pro Subscriptions You can subscribe for ServerSSH Pro Subscriptions to all features and content offered for purchase within the app. ServerSSH Pro offers subscriptions. The subscription prices are: (i) Monthly Subscription ($4.99 / Month) (ii) Yearly Subscription ($24.99 / Year) Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. The prices are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Our app is functional without purchasing an Auto-Renewable subscription, and you can use all the unlocked content after the subscription expires. Q: How do I restore the subscriptions on new devices? A: You can tap the 'Restore' button on the subscription page. Privacy Policy: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/pp/ Terms of Service: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/tos/

Screenshots

Rest4 screens
ServerSSH3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rest at 65% against ServerSSH's 0%. Rest also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ServerSSH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rest ships an update every 2 weeks, ServerSSH monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rest versus ServerSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRestServerSSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (95 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings95 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilvan Daehn小玲 王

Customer experience

Rest

All ratings95 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

ServerSSH

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rest

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$4.99
3 purchases

ServerSSH

Subscriptions2
  • iTermSSH Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
  • iTermSSH Yearly Pro$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • ServerSSH Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Rest free?
Rest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ServerSSH free?
ServerSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rest or ServerSSH have ads?
Neither Rest nor ServerSSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rest or ServerSSH?
Rest ships an update every 2 weeks, and ServerSSH monthly. Most recently, Rest was updated on October 13, 2026 and ServerSSH on October 9, 2026.

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