# SSH Client vs GLview Pro

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 (#19 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | GLview Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glview-pro/id6478085651/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Stephane Denis](https://appshunter.io/developer/295455703) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #114 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


### GLview Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glview-pro/id6478085651)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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