# SSH Client vs TxThinking SSH

The clearest difference is price: SSH Client at Free against TxThinking SSH's $19.99. SSH Client also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 3) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). TxThinking SSH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SSH Client is free to download; TxThinking SSH costs $19.99 up front. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TxThinking SSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SSH Client against 4.7 for TxThinking SSH. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of TxThinking SSH's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | TxThinking SSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txthinking-ssh/id6476594011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 117 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [TxThinking, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634589596) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #127 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


### TxThinking SSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txthinking-ssh/id6476594011)

This app provides a secure SSH terminal for managing multiple servers. It supports simultaneous sessions, password, and private key authentication. A one-time purchase unlocks its functionality across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple servers, Multiple SSH sessions simultaneously, Password authentication, Private key authentication, One-time purchase

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is TxThinking SSH free?

TxThinking SSH costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

SSH Client is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while TxThinking SSH averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or TxThinking SSH have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor TxThinking SSH shows ads.

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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.*