# SSH Client vs Clean OSC

The clearest difference is price: SSH Client at Free against Clean OSC's $4.99. SSH Client also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Clean OSC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SSH Client is free to download; Clean OSC costs $4.99 up front. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Clean OSC asks for nothing beyond the download.

SSH Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, 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 78% of Clean OSC's.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, Clean OSC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | Clean OSC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-osc/id1550516814/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #179 |
| Size | 132 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Anton Heestand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235192207) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #141 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


### Clean OSC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-osc/id1550516814)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Create custom user interfaces with various controls like buttons, sliders, and toggles. Organize elements into groups and tabs. Send and receive Open Sound Control (OSC) messages via UDP or TCP, with support for Siri Shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Customizable UI elements (buttons, sliders, toggles), Organize UI into groups, tabs, and panels, Send and receive OSC messages, UDP and TCP support, Siri Shortcuts integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is Clean OSC free?

Clean OSC costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

SSH Client is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Clean OSC averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither SSH Client nor Clean OSC shows ads.

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

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and Clean OSC every 2 months. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 14, 2026 and Clean OSC on October 11, 2026.

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

SSH Client currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Clean OSC at #179. 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.*