# SSH Client vs SSH Client

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SSH Client at 94% against SSH Client's 47%. SSH Client also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). SSH Client's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SSH Client sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SSH Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 406 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 47% of SSH Client's.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, SSH Client every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | SSH Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews)** | [3.6 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-terminal-and-termux/id1475741280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 406 |
| Positive reviews | **94.3% of reviews** | 47.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #74 |
| Size | 117 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Moon Technolabs Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/558496197) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #116 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


### SSH Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-terminal-and-termux/id1475741280)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a powerful and advanced SSH and Telnet client for managing remote servers on iOS and Mac. It offers robust features like multi-session support, customizable terminals, and SFTP file transfer capabilities for seamless server administration.

**Highlights:** SSH and Telnet client, SFTP file transfer, Multi-session capability, Customizable terminal, Private key import/generation, Server folder organization, Bluetooth keyboard support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Half Yearly Plan | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and convenient SFTP
- 🔒 Secure SSH app
- 👍 Easy session reconnection
- 👍 Very easy port forwarding
- 👍 Reliable SSH client

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't try without subscription
- 🐛 Took my server password then told me it costs
- 🐛 Quality Garbage
- 🐛 Why do I have to have a subscription?
- 🐛 Don't work without Subsription

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with private networks
- Keyboard issues on iPad Pro
- Obscured terminal window on iPad
- Crashes after initial use

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is SSH Client free?

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

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

SSH Client is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while SSH Client averages 3.6 from 406 ratings.

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

Neither SSH Client nor SSH Client shows ads.

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

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and SSH Client every 2 weeks. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and SSH Client on September 24, 2026.

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

SSH Client currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and SSH Client at #74. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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