# SSH Client vs neightn remote

The clearest difference is price: SSH Client at Free against neightn remote's $8.99. SSH Client also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (94% vs 56%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SSH Client is free to download; neightn remote costs $8.99 up front. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and neightn remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, 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 56% of neightn remote's.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, neightn remote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | neightn remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neightn-remote/id6744863722/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | #131 |
| Size | 132 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Enrico Becker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796571540) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #127 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


### neightn remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neightn-remote/id6744863722)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage and monitor your n8n automation workflows on the go. This app offers real-time tracking, debugging tools, a comprehensive node reference, and AI assistant management, all within a sleek, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Real-time workflow monitoring, Node wiki with 180+ nodes, Detailed execution statistics, Shareable execution data, AI bot management, Offline documentation access

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Global Variables Purchase | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is neightn remote free?

neightn remote costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SSH Client or neightn remote?

SSH Client is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while neightn remote averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or neightn remote have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor neightn remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Client or neightn remote?

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and neightn remote every 6 days. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 13, 2026 and neightn remote on October 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SSH Client or neightn remote?

SSH Client currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and neightn remote at #131. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*