# SSH Client vs Nerd Fonts Installer

The clearest difference is price: SSH Client at Free against Nerd Fonts Installer's $1.99. SSH Client also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). Nerd Fonts Installer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

SSH Client is free to download; Nerd Fonts Installer costs $1.99 up front. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nerd Fonts Installer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nerd Fonts 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 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nerd Fonts Installer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | Nerd Fonts Installer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| 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/nerd-fonts-installer/id6802293145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 289 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) | [Graham Colehour](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802293147) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #122 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


### Nerd Fonts Installer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-fonts-installer/id6802293145)

Easily install and manage a comprehensive collection of 18 Nerd Font families and 118 bundled faces directly on your device. Browse, preview, and install fonts system-wide for use in compatible applications. Inspect detailed font information, including Unicode characters and licensing.

**Highlights:** Install 18 Nerd Font families, Preview fonts with editable text, Install fonts system-wide, Browse Unicode characters and glyphs, Inspect font details and licenses, Remove installed fonts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is Nerd Fonts Installer free?

Nerd Fonts Installer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

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

Neither SSH Client nor Nerd Fonts Installer shows ads.

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