# SSH Client vs NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SSH Client at 1.5K against NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal's 291. SSH Client also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 86%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.8 for NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.5K ratings behind it against 291, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 86% of NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal's.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews) | [4.8 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neoserver-ssh-mosh-terminal/id6448362669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 291 |
| Positive reviews | **94.3% of reviews** | 86.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #20 |
| Size | 117 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Space-Time Transformation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296151491) |

## 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


### NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neoserver-ssh-mosh-terminal/id6448362669)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #196 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your servers, NAS, and Linux routers remotely via SSH. Offers terminal access, file management, script execution, and server monitoring. Supports Docker containers and multi-server operations.

**Highlights:** SSH terminal access, SFTP file management, Multi-server script execution, Server performance monitoring, Docker/Podman container management, Wake-on-LAN support, iCloud synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Version | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent monitoring and management capabilities
- 👍 Sleek and modern user interface
- 💡 Useful widgets and cross-device syncing
- 🔒 Secure with one-time payment model
- 👍 Comprehensive set of features in free version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
- 🔧 Compatibility problems with certain platforms (e.g. Orbstack)
- 📏 Terminal font size issues on larger screens
- 🔒 Security concerns around data storage

**Reported bugs**

- Memory usage metrics not always accurate
- Inability to delete default server profile
- Connectivity issues with certain VPN setups (e.g. Tailscale)

**Requested features**

- Ability to hide/filter mounted drives for accurate disk usage
- Support for more container runtimes beyond just Docker
- Basic Kubernetes monitoring and management features
- Improved input method compatibility in terminal
- Option to set default landing page on app launch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal free?

NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SSH Client or NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal?

SSH Client and NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.5K and 291 ratings respectively.

### Do SSH Client or NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Client or NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal?

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal every 5 days. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SSH Client or NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal?

SSH Client currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal at #20. 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.*