# SSH Client vs ChameleonTiny Manager

SSH Client and ChameleonTiny Manager both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 0% of ChameleonTiny Manager's. SSH Client also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ChameleonTiny Manager sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChameleonTiny Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 0% of ChameleonTiny Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, ChameleonTiny Manager every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | ChameleonTiny Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chameleontiny-manager/id1601341565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Eric Betts](https://appshunter.io/developer/886069421) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #121 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


### ChameleonTiny Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chameleontiny-manager/id1601341565)

Configure all eight slots of your Chameleon device, including slot type, SAK mode, and UID mode. Transfer logs and virtualized cards to and from your device, and recover Mifare Classic keys by submitting detection logs.

**Highlights:** Configure all eight Chameleon slots, Change active slots and set slot types, Configure button actions, Transfer logs and virtualized cards, Preview and save card contents, Recover Mifare Classic keys

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me caffeine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a pack of NFC tags | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a field detector | $19.99 | one-time |
| Send me to DefCon | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is ChameleonTiny Manager free?

ChameleonTiny Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

ChameleonTiny Manager is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while ChameleonTiny Manager averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither SSH Client nor ChameleonTiny Manager shows ads.

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

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and ChameleonTiny Manager every 5 months. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 25, 2026 and ChameleonTiny Manager on October 25, 2026.

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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.*