# SSH Client vs dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr

The clearest difference is rating: SSH Client at 4.8 against dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr's 3.0. SSH Client also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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 dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotmux-ssh-for-tmux-and-herdr/id6779584525/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Free Tomorrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849763528) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #133 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, iPhone Duo 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


### dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotmux-ssh-for-tmux-and-herdr/id6779584525)

This app rebuilds your remote workspace as native iOS UI, transforming tmux and herdr shells into intuitive tabs and panes for touchscreen control. It offers seamless integration with AI coding agents and supports various SSH authentication methods for a robust developer experience.

**Highlights:** Native tmux and herdr UI, Touchscreen-optimized panes and tabs, AI coding agent integration, Advanced SSH authentication, Multi-device layout support, Session persistence and auto-reconnect

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| dotMux — Unlimited Hosts | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr free?

dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SSH Client or dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr?

SSH Client is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Client or dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr?

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr monthly. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on November 8, 2026 and dotMux SSH for tmux & herdr on November 10, 2026.

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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.*