# SSH Client vs Kodika

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SSH Client at 94% against Kodika's 29%. SSH Client also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.9). Kodika's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SSH Client is free to download; Kodika costs $9.99 up front. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Kodika sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SSH Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.5K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 29% of Kodika's.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, Kodika monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | Kodika |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews)** | [2.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodika-no-code-app-builder/id1433898888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #182 |
| Size | 117 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Konstantinos Antonopoulos](https://appshunter.io/developer/409707441) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #135 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a fast SSH terminal and remote file access, seamlessly integrating your SSH servers with your iOS device. It offers advanced text editing gestures, drag-and-drop file management, and built-in tmux support for persistent sessions. Access your server's file system directly within the Files app and automate transfers via Shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Lightning fast SSH terminal, Remote file access and management, Standard and custom text editing gestures, Drag-and-drop file transfer, Built-in tmux support for session persistence, Files app integration for server file system, Shortcuts app integration for automation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShellFish Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| ShellFish Annual subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| ShellFish Lifetime Pro Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Turns iPad into productivity machine
- 🚀 Seamless SSH experience
- 👍 Excellent integration with Files app
- 👍 Robust key management and syncing
- 👍 Powerful terminal with great features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with some commands
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when running certain commands
- Issues with file transfer progress reporting

**Requested features**

- Improved documentation and tutorials
- Support for additional authentication methods
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts and layouts
- Tabbed terminal interface


### Kodika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodika-no-code-app-builder/id1433898888)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Build native mobile apps with a drag-and-drop interface, no coding required. Design screens, connect logic with code blocks, integrate APIs, and manage backend services. Includes in-app purchase support and push notifications.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop interface, Responsive design editor, Backend services (authentication, database, storage), In-app purchase integration, REST API integration, Code blocks for logic, Push notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $129.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime Licence | $219.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

SSH Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kodika free?

Kodika costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SSH Client or Kodika?

SSH Client is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Kodika averages 2.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or Kodika have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor Kodika shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Client or Kodika?

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and Kodika monthly. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 28, 2026 and Kodika on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SSH Client or Kodika?

SSH Client currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Kodika at #182. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*