# SSH Client vs NeonLens

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SSH Client at 1.5K against NeonLens's 1. SSH Client also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#22 vs #196). NeonLens's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NeonLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NeonLens 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.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, NeonLens every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | NeonLens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/neonlens/id6762098511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #196 |
| Size | 132 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Alexander Hurley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890304413) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #113 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


### NeonLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neonlens/id6762098511)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your serverless Postgres databases on the go with this native iOS dashboard. Browse project lists, view branches and endpoints, and inspect table data with filtering and sorting. Unlock detailed analytics with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Mobile Neon DB dashboard, View project lists and compute status, Browse branches, endpoints, and roles, Table viewer with row data, Filter, sort, and copy data, Read-only access for data integrity, Unlockable consumption analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NeonLens Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is NeonLens free?

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

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

NeonLens is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while NeonLens averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or NeonLens have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor NeonLens shows ads.

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

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and NeonLens every 4 weeks. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 14, 2026 and NeonLens on October 12, 2026.

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

SSH Client currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and NeonLens at #196. 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.*