Comparison

SSH Client vs App Debug Assistant

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

App Debug Assistant

A comprehensive toolkit for developers and testers to streamline debugging. It offers device information, sensor data, Bluetooth debugging, file transfer, and QR code tools for efficient workflow and bug reporting.

Highlights
  • Device information viewer
  • Sensor data readings
  • Bluetooth BLE scanning and connection
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Real-time text synchronization
  • QR code scanner and generator
  • APNs push notification testing
Features
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App Debug Assistant is a versatile toolkit designed for developers and testers, streamlining your daily debugging workflow. 【Device Info】 • IDFA Viewer - Instantly access the device advertising identifier with one-tap copy for attribution testing • Device Details - View comprehensive device info including model, screen, memory, storage, battery, and system version 【Sensor Debugging】 • Motion & Attitude - Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and fused device-motion data with live multi-axis readings for motion- and AR-related debugging • Environment & Activity - Barometer (pressure and relative altitude), pedometer, and motion-activity recognition for health- and context-aware features • Location & Heading - GPS-style location plus true and magnetic heading for maps and compass-style behavior • Device & Ambient Status - Proximity, screen brightness, device orientation, thermal state, and microphone level metering to troubleshoot hardware, sensors, and permissions 【Bluetooth Debugging】 • Device Scan - Discover nearby BLE peripherals with live name, identifier, and RSSI to quickly find test targets • Connect & GATT - Browse services and characteristics after connecting; read, write, and subscribe to notifications to verify protocols and payloads • Debug Helpers - Hex data display and one-tap UUID copy to speed up firmware and app integration 【Special Tools】 • Text Sync - Real-time text synchronization between your phone and computer over LAN • File Transfer - Wirelessly transfer files and photos via browser on the same WiFi network • APNs - Quickly test the push notification function, supporting both P12 and P8 certificate formats for easy debugging of push services. 【QR Code Tools】 • QR Scanner - Scan with camera or recognize from photos, quickly open links or copy content • QR Generator - Create QR codes from any text or URL for easy sharing 【Use Cases】 • Ad SDK Testing - Quick IDFA access for attribution verification • Device Debugging - Sync test URLs and config parameters to your phone • Bug Reporting - Copy device info for complete issue reports • Cross-device Workflow - Fast file and text transfer between devices • Sensor Debugging - Verify raw readings and permission flows on real hardware to narrow down sensor-related issues faster • Bluetooth Debugging - Scan and connect to BLE peripherals to validate GATT services, characteristics, and data exchange 【Secure & Reliable】 • Local data storage to protect your privacy and sensitive information Simple. Efficient. Essential for developers.

Screenshots

SSH Client4 screens
App Debug Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SSH Client at 4.8 against App Debug Assistant's 3.0. SSH Client also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). App Debug Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence 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. App Debug Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SSH Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, 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 80% of App Debug Assistant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
SSH Client versus App Debug Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH ClientApp Debug Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#24 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders BorumJunjie Li

Customer experience

SSH Client

All ratings1,545 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews628 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.8%

App Debug Assistant

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

App Debug Assistant

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

App Debug Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSH Client free?
SSH Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Debug Assistant free?
App Debug Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SSH Client or App Debug Assistant?
SSH Client is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while App Debug Assistant averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SSH Client or App Debug Assistant have ads?
App Debug Assistant shows ads; SSH Client does not.
Which is updated more often, SSH Client or App Debug Assistant?
SSH Client ships an update weekly, and App Debug Assistant weekly. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 20, 2026 and App Debug Assistant on October 18, 2026.

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