# SSH Client vs HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SSH Client at 1.5K against HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud's 1. SSH Client also leads on chart position (#29 vs unranked) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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 HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud 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. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 100% of HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud's.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/hetzmate-for-hetzner-cloud/id6756284112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 117 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Lars Herres](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713803692) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #131 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


### HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hetzmate-for-hetzner-cloud/id6756284112)

Manage your Hetzner Cloud infrastructure on the go with this native application. Monitor server status, control actions like start/stop/reboot, and manage volumes, networks, firewalls, and storage boxes. Securely access your projects with API tokens stored in the iOS Keychain.

**Highlights:** Monitor server status and metrics, Start, stop, and reboot servers, Manage volumes, networks, and firewalls, Control Storage Boxes, Built-in SSH terminal, Support for multiple projects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HetzMate Pro Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| HetzMate Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| HetzMate Pro Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| HetzMate Pro Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| HetzMate Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| HetzMate Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud free?

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SSH Client or HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud?

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Client or HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud?

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud every 2 weeks. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 25, 2026 and HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud on September 13, 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.*