# SSH Client vs MarkChart

The clearest difference is rating: SSH Client at 4.8 against MarkChart's 4.2. SSH Client also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 13) and review sentiment (94% vs 72%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MarkChart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SSH Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.5K ratings behind it against 13, 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 72% of MarkChart's.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, MarkChart fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | MarkChart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews)** | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markchart-mermaid-editor/id6475648822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **94.3% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 117 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Alexandre Colucci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478787437) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #119 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


### MarkChart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markchart-mermaid-editor/id6475648822)

This app allows you to easily create and preview diagrams using a Markdown-inspired text syntax. It offers templates for various diagram types and supports automatic updates when used with external editors. Export your creations to common image formats.

**Highlights:** Mermaid diagram editing, Real-time preview, Built-in templates, Automatic updates, Export to PDF, PNG, SVG, Syntax highlighting, Dark Mode support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MarkChart Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is MarkChart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SSH Client or MarkChart?

SSH Client is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while MarkChart averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or MarkChart have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor MarkChart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Client or MarkChart?

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and MarkChart fortnightly. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and MarkChart on September 23, 2026.

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