Comparison

SSH Client vs SSHConsole

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

SSHConsole

Features
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SSHConsole is a lightweight SSH client with a native terminal UI for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Use it for: - Managing Linux/Unix servers - Quick remote administration - Running commands on the go Key features: - Host Manager: save and organize SSH hosts (name, hostname, port, username) - Native terminal for interactive shells - Keychain password storage - iPad support - Mac support - Adjustable terminal font size - Light/Dark/System appearance Designed for reliability: - Connection status feedback - Optimized UI performance for smoother terminal sessions In‑App Purchases: - Remove Ads (optional) Notes: - Requires an SSH server you have permission to access. - Network availability and server settings can affect connection quality.

Screenshots

SSH Client4 screens
SSHConsole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SSH Client at none against SSHConsole's shown. SSH Client also leads on chart position (#32 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 and SSHConsole sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SSH Client versus SSHConsole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH ClientSSHConsole
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#32 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders BorumAyhan Gulseven

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

SSHConsole

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
1 purchases

SSHConsole

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$1.99

Questions

Is SSH Client free?
SSH Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSHConsole free?
SSHConsole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSH Client or SSHConsole have ads?
SSHConsole shows ads; SSH Client does not.
Which is updated more often, SSH Client or SSHConsole?
SSH Client ships an update weekly, and SSHConsole weekly. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 28, 2026 and SSHConsole on September 23, 2026.

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