# SSH Client vs Applausible

The clearest difference is rating: SSH Client at 4.8 against Applausible's 3.7. SSH Client also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Applausible sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SSH Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 100% of Applausible's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, Applausible every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | Applausible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applausible-plausible-stats/id6737839249/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Riva Farabi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586383433) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #125 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


### Applausible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applausible-plausible-stats/id6737839249)

Access your website's Plausible Analytics data directly from your mobile device. Monitor visitors, page views, conversions, and key metrics with easy-to-use widgets and full support for both cloud and self-hosted instances.

**Highlights:** View visitor counts and historical data, Analyze top pages, locations, and sources, iOS Home Screen Widgets for quick insights, Supports Plausible.io and self-hosted setups, iCloud sync across devices, Track conversions and traffic sources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Full Access (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Full Access (Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is Applausible free?

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

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

SSH Client is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Applausible averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or Applausible have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor Applausible shows ads.

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

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and Applausible every 3 weeks. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 24, 2026 and Applausible on October 24, 2026.

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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.*