Comparison

SSH Client vs NuSSH

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

NuSSH

Features
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NuSSH is a server connectivity tool built specifically for the Apple ecosystem, providing user-friendly SSH terminal access and SFTP file management. We do not collect any user information, providing you with a secure environment for your connections. Privacy & Security: Total Control in Your Hands. Zero Data Collection: We have a strict no-tracking policy. Your SSH keys, SFTP transfers, and activities remain entirely private and stored only on your device or synced securely via your iCloud.

Screenshots

SSH Client4 screens
NuSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SSH Client at weekly against NuSSH's every 3 weeks. SSH Client also leads on chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 NuSSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH Client ships an update weekly, NuSSH every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
SSH Client versus NuSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH ClientNuSSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders BorumYUN SHENG HUANG

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

NuSSH

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

NuSSH

One-time1
  • NuSSH Pro$3.99

Questions

Is SSH Client free?
SSH Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NuSSH free?
NuSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSH Client or NuSSH have ads?
Neither SSH Client nor NuSSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSH Client or NuSSH?
SSH Client ships an update weekly, and NuSSH every 3 weeks. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 14, 2026 and NuSSH on October 6, 2026.

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