Comparison

SSH Client vs IDFA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SSH Client

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
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Lightning fast SSH terminal with remote file access. No other app fuses your SSH servers and iOS devices as well as Secure ShellFish. Tap Get and see for yourself. Terminal supports standard text editing gestures for selection, scrolling and copy/paste as well as custom gestures to send arrow keys and tabulator making shell entry and full screen editing with vim or emacs delightful. Bar above the keyboard makes it easy to type special keys and insert snippets. Select and drag filenames out of the terminal as actual files and drag files from other apps into the terminal to upload. Use built-in tmux support to persist terminal sessions if you lose Internet access, pick existing sessions with thumbnails and Handoff sessions between devices. Server file system is available in the Files app and recently accessed files and directories are cached to make them available when offline. Use apps like Textastic and iA Writer for a native editing experience working on your remote server files. Upload files or entire directories from the share sheet with minimal friction as the last destination directory for each kind of file is remembered or automate file transfers in the Shortcuts app. Connect to your Mac, Synology NAS and any other SSH server or create new Digital Ocean droplets right from the app. Secure ShellFish is useful as a free app and paying pro users can disable ads in the terminal, upload through the Files app and configure unlimited number of servers.

About

IDFA

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IDFA is the simplest and fastest app to view and manage the advertising identifier (IDFA) of your Apple device. Ideal for developers, marketers, and anyone who needs to access their IDFA, our app fully complies with Apple's guidelines, handling the consent process introduced by iOS 14+ (App Tracking Transparency). Key Features: ▶ Instant Display: Get your IDFA as soon as permission is granted. The app also clearly shows if tracking is limited or unavailable. ▶ Copy & Share on the Fly: Once displayed, you can copy the code to your clipboard or share it with your favorite apps with a single tap. ▶ Step-by-Step Consent Guide: Can't see your IDFA? No problem. The app provides simple, clear instructions to navigate your device's settings and enable the necessary consent. ▶ 100% Privacy & No Ads: Your privacy is our priority. The app contains no ads, and your IDFA is never collected, shared, or used by us for any purpose. It is only shown to you. Download the app and get your IDFA code with a single tap!

Screenshots

SSH Client4 screens
IDFA2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SSH Client at Free against IDFA's $0.99. SSH Client also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). IDFA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SSH Client is free to download; IDFA costs $0.99 up front. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IDFA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH Client ships an update weekly, IDFA every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SSH Client versus IDFA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH ClientIDFA
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#28 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders BorumFrancesco Varotti

Bugs and requests

SSH Client

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when running certain commands
  • Issues with file transfer progress reporting

Requested features

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

IDFA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SSH Client

Subscriptions2
  • ShellFish Monthly subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • ShellFish Annual subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • ShellFish Lifetime Pro Unlock$29.99
None

IDFA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSH Client free?
SSH Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IDFA free?
IDFA costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SSH Client or IDFA have ads?
Neither SSH Client nor IDFA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSH Client or IDFA?
SSH Client ships an update weekly, and IDFA every 14 months. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 2, 2026 and IDFA on September 17, 2026.

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