# SSH Client vs Sensor Playground

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sensor Playground at every 3 days against SSH Client's weekly. Sensor Playground also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). SSH Client's advantage is chart position (#37 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SSH Client ships an update weekly, Sensor Playground every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | Sensor Playground |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Peter Sauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789152060) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #128 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


### Sensor Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensor-playground/id6778514035)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Licence | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is Sensor Playground free?

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

### Do SSH Client or Sensor Playground have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor Sensor Playground shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Client or Sensor Playground?

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and Sensor Playground every 3 days. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 10, 2026 and Sensor Playground on September 26, 2026.

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