# SSH Client vs Face Mesh

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SSH Client at 94% against Face Mesh's 33%. SSH Client also leads on price (Free vs $19.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.4). Face Mesh's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SSH Client is free to download; Face Mesh costs $19.99 up front. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Face Mesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

SSH Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. 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 33% of Face Mesh's.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, Face Mesh every 38 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | Face Mesh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews)** | [3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-mesh/id1439354562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | #176 |
| Size | 117 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Tech Positive](https://appshunter.io/developer/580207852) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #144 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


### Face Mesh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-mesh/id1439354562)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Visualize and interact with ARKit's 3D face mesh. Developers can see vertex indices, select specific parts of the face, and export index arrays for use in FaceTracking applications.

**Highlights:** Visualize vertex indices on 3D face mesh, Tap to select/deselect individual vertices, Select face outline and eyes, Export index arrays, Pinch to zoom, pan, and rotate gestures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is Face Mesh free?

Face Mesh costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SSH Client or Face Mesh?

SSH Client is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Face Mesh averages 3.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or Face Mesh have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor Face Mesh shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Client or Face Mesh?

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and Face Mesh every 38 months. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 25, 2026 and Face Mesh on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SSH Client or Face Mesh?

SSH Client currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and Face Mesh at #176. 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.*