# SSH Client vs Query AI

The clearest difference is price: SSH Client at Free against Query AI's $0.99. SSH Client also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 8) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). Query AI's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

SSH Client is free to download; Query AI costs $0.99 up front. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Query AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SSH Client against 4.9 for Query AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 100% of Query AI's.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, Query AI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | Query AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/query-ai-ask-me-anything/id6446928860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | **#35** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Malik Hamza Khalid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679723774) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #134 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


### Query AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/query-ai-ask-me-anything/id6446928860)

Get instant answers to any question, in any language, with this AI-powered companion. Explore topics from science to daily life hacks, receive astrological insights, and break down language barriers with its translation feature.

**Highlights:** Ask anything, anytime, Multi-lingual support, Daily horoscopes and astrological insights, Conversational AI, AI language translation, Customizable experience, Privacy and security

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Pro | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is Query AI free?

Query AI costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Query AI is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Query AI averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

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

Neither SSH Client nor Query AI shows ads.

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

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and Query AI every 2 weeks. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 27, 2026 and Query AI on October 24, 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.*