Comparison

SSH Client vs GLview Pro

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

GLview Pro

Explore detailed graphics hardware information, including OpenGL and Metal capabilities. This universal app provides comprehensive device insights and a renderer database, with an option to upgrade for ad-free experience and database contribution.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive device insights
  • Detailed OpenGL capabilities
  • Metal version and capabilities
  • Extensive renderer database
  • Interface testing for OpenGL
  • Ad-free and tracking-free experience (Pro)
Features
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Explore the graphics capabilities of your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with GLview Pro, the latest evolution of OpenGL Extensions Viewer, developed since 2005. Built with SwiftUI as a universal app, GLview Pro provides detailed information about your device, graphics APIs, and display capabilities in a clear, responsive interface. KEY FEATURES Device and Display Information View device and operating-system details, memory usage, display modes, refresh rates, and HDR properties such as minimum, maximum, and full-frame luminance when reported by the display. OpenGL Capabilities Inspect supported OpenGL contexts, extensions, limits, pixel formats, and implementation details. Metal Capabilities Explore Metal device information, supported features, and graphics capabilities. Renderer Database Browse an extensive cross-platform graphics database and learn more about renderers and extensions. Rendering Tests Run interactive rendering tests to examine graphics performance and implementation behavior. PRO FEATURES Ad-Free and Tracking-Free Enjoy a streamlined and private experience without advertising or tracking. Database Submission Contribute your device information to the GLview graphics database, built from decades of graphics research across multiple operating systems. Whether you are a developer, graphics enthusiast, or simply curious about your hardware, GLview Pro gives you a detailed view of your device's graphics capabilities.

Screenshots

SSH Client4 screens
GLview Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SSH Client at weekly against GLview Pro's every 2 months. SSH Client also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). GLview Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GLview Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH Client ships an update weekly, GLview Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SSH Client versus GLview Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH ClientGLview Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS17.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders BorumStephane Denis

Customer experience

SSH Client

All ratings1,545 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews628 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.8%

GLview Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

GLview Pro

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
1 purchases

GLview Pro

One-time1
  • Pro version$1.99

Questions

Is SSH Client free?
SSH Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GLview Pro free?
GLview Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SSH Client or GLview Pro?
GLview Pro is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while GLview Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SSH Client or GLview Pro have ads?
Neither SSH Client nor GLview Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSH Client or GLview Pro?
SSH Client ships an update weekly, and GLview Pro every 2 months. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 13, 2026 and GLview Pro on October 9, 2026.

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