# SSH Client vs Moshi

SSH Client and Moshi both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 75% of Moshi's. Moshi's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and chart position (#5 vs #32). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Moshi sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SSH Client against 4.7 for Moshi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 567 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 75% of Moshi's.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, Moshi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | Moshi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews)** | [4.7 (567 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moshi-herdrtmux-on-sshmosh/id6757859949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 567 |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 75.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #32 | **#5** |
| Size | 132 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Moshi Tech Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790638979) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #160 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


### Moshi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moshi-herdrtmux-on-sshmosh/id6757859949)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #54 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This mobile terminal app connects you to AI coding agents running on servers, allowing you to monitor and command them from anywhere. It features voice control, robust session persistence, and secure handling of SSH keys.

**Highlights:** Connect to AI coding agents remotely, Voice-to-terminal command input, Mosh protocol for persistent sessions, Webhook notifications for task completion, Biometric protection for SSH keys, Optimized terminal keyboard with shortcuts, Session resume across app switches

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moshi Founder Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Moshi Pioneer Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Moshi Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Moshi Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Moshi Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Moshi Founder Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pioneer Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pro Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pro Lifetime | $249.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is Moshi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SSH Client or Moshi?

SSH Client is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Moshi averages 4.7 from 567 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or Moshi have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor Moshi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Client or Moshi?

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and Moshi every 2 days. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 20, 2026 and Moshi on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SSH Client or Moshi?

SSH Client currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Moshi at #5. 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.*