Comparison

SSH Client vs Easy SSH

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

Easy SSH

Connect to remote SSH servers with a powerful and intuitive terminal. Streamline your workflow with a clean interface, host management, and customizable options. Enjoy a distraction-free, secure, and fast experience.

Highlights
  • Host management for quick server access
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • Fast performance with minimal resource usage
  • Industry-standard encryption for secure connections
  • Customizable fonts and themes
Features
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Easy SSH: Pure SSH Terminal Experience Easy SSH provides a powerful yet intuitive terminal experience that lets you connect to remote SSH servers with just a few taps. Whether you're a system administrator, developer, or IT professional, our app streamlines your workflow with a clean, distraction-free interface. Why Choose Easy SSH? • Host Management - Save connection details for quick access to your favorite servers • Zero Learning Curve - Intuitive design that feels natural from your first connection • Lightning-Fast Performance - Optimized for speed with minimal resource usage • Complete Security - Industry-standard encryption protocols keep your connections safe • Customizable Interface - Adjust fonts and themes to match your preferences Unlike other SSH clients that hide essential features behind paywalls, Easy SSH gives you the complete experience without charging a cent. No ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions—just pure SSH functionality. Download Easy SSH today and experience what an SSH client should be—powerful, intuitive, and completely free.

Screenshots

SSH Client4 screens
Easy SSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Easy SSH at none against SSH Client's 3. SSH Client's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 76%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 85). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position 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. Easy SSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SSH Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.5K ratings behind it against 85, 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 76% of Easy SSH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH Client ships an update weekly, Easy SSH fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SSH Client versus Easy SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH ClientEasy SSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better4.6 (85 ratings)
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better76.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better85
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#24 — better#59
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders BorumArgsment Limited

Customer experience

SSH Client

All ratings1,509 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews622 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.9%

Easy SSH

All ratings85 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative17.4%

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

Easy SSH

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
None

Easy SSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSH Client free?
SSH Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Easy SSH free?
Easy SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SSH Client or Easy SSH?
SSH Client is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Easy SSH averages 4.6 from 85 ratings.
Do SSH Client or Easy SSH have ads?
Neither SSH Client nor Easy SSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSH Client or Easy SSH?
SSH Client ships an update weekly, and Easy SSH fortnightly. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and Easy SSH on September 21, 2026.
Which is more popular, SSH Client or Easy SSH?
SSH Client currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Easy SSH at #59. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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