SSH Client vs WebSSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
WebSSH
Manage servers and cloud platforms on the go with this app. It offers real-time monitoring, SFTP file management, secure SSH connections, and Docker container control. Supports major cloud providers and NAS devices.
- Real-time server monitoring
- SFTP file browsing and editing
- Secure SSH connectivity
- Docker/Pod container management
- Support for AWS, Azure, GCP
- NAS device management
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WebSSH – Manage Your Servers & OpenClaw Anywhere Take full control of your servers and OpenClaw instances right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Monitor performance, manage files, and stay on top of your infrastructure anytime, anywhere. Highlights: Real-time Server Monitoring: Track CPU, GPU, memory, disk, and network metrics at a glance. OpenClaw Management: Remotely manage models, monitor token usage, and control OpenClaw via SSH. Secure SFTP: Browse, edit, upload, and download server files safely. Docker & Pods Control: Restart, stop, remove containers, inspect logs, and more. Instant Alerts: Receive notifications for critical events to prevent downtime. Wide Platform Support: Works with AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Baidu Cloud, NAS devices, and Linux/Unix/Windows servers. Why WebSSH? Enjoy a user-friendly interface, secure encrypted connections, and powerful server management on the go. Whether you’re a system administrator, DevOps engineer, or IT professional, WebSSH makes remote server and OpenClaw management simple and efficient. Download WebSSH today and manage your servers and AI instances from the palm of your hand. Contact: miaozhi.ai@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: WebSSH at free against SSH Client's freemium. WebSSH also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). SSH Client's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and WebSSH 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.5K ratings behind it against 39, 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 81% of WebSSH's.
SSH Client ships an update weekly, WebSSH monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSH Client | WebSSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better | 4.5 (39 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews — better | 81.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 39 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #23 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anders Borum | CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
SSH Client
WebSSH
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
WebSSH
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SSH Client
- ShellFish Monthly subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- ShellFish Annual subscription$14.991 Year
- ShellFish Lifetime Pro Unlock$29.99
WebSSH
- Lifetime Premium$5.99
