# SSH Client vs Nerd Font Installer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SSH Client at 1.6K against Nerd Font Installer's 1. SSH Client also leads on chart position (#14 vs unranked) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Nerd Font Installer'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 Nerd Font Installer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nerd Font Installer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SSH Client ships an update weekly, Nerd Font Installer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | Nerd Font Installer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-font-installer/id6782167550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Joseph Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063017654) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #162 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


### Nerd Font Installer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-font-installer/id6782167550)

Install custom coding fonts with extensive glyphs on your Apple devices. Browse a catalog of popular families, preview ligatures and icons, and install directly through the system. Enjoy a private experience with no accounts or analytics.

**Highlights:** Install custom coding fonts, Browse extensive font catalog, Preview glyphs, ligatures, and icons, System-wide font installation, No accounts or analytics, One-time purchase for full access

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Fonts | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is Nerd Font Installer free?

Nerd Font Installer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SSH Client or Nerd Font Installer?

Nerd Font Installer is rated higher. SSH Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Nerd Font Installer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or Nerd Font Installer have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor Nerd Font Installer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Client or Nerd Font Installer?

SSH Client ships an update weekly, and Nerd Font Installer every 2 weeks. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on November 3, 2026 and Nerd Font Installer on October 31, 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.*