CrushClient vs mssh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrushClient
Access and manage files on your CrushFTP server remotely. Perform operations like listing, previewing, copying, moving, renaming, deleting, and sharing files. Upload and download files directly from your device.
- List files and folders
- Preview supported files
- File operations (copy, move, rename, delete)
- Download and upload files
- Share files to the server
- Support for welcome/upload forms
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Using CrushClient we can log in to CrushFTP server and list server files and do all file operations, actions supported are: - Listing files and folders - Preview of supported files - File operations like copy, paste, move, rename, delete, share, etc - We can download files and upload from the app - Other apps can share files to CrushClient and upload it to the server - Now welcome/upload forms are supported too
mssh
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mSSH is a professional SSH and SFTP client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Connect to your remote servers with password or key-based authentication (Ed25519, ECDSA, RSA). - Six terminal themes, saved command snippets, and cross-device iCloud sync - Everything you need to manage servers on the go. Cross-Device Sync — Your connections, SSH keys, snippets, and settings sync across all your devices via iCloud. Private SSH keys sync optionally through end-to-end encrypted iCloud Keychain. On Mac, your existing ~/.ssh folder is imported automatically. Terminal Themes & Fonts — Choose from six built-in themes: Default, Solarized Dark, Monokai, Nord, Dracula, and Tokyo Night. Pick your preferred font family and size (9–24pt), cursor style (block, bar, or underline), and blink behavior. Changes apply instantly. Snippets — Save commands you run often (deploy scripts, log tailing, service restarts) and send them to any active session with one tap. Access snippets from the terminal toolbar or the iOS keyboard accessory bar. Connection Organization — Star favorites to pin them at the top. Group connections by environment (Production, Staging, Personal). Add color tags for visual scanning. Search across all connections by name, host, username, or group. SSH Terminal — Full shell access with xterm-256color support. Manage multiple sessions with tabs. Split terminal view on iPad. Custom keyboard accessory bar with Esc, Tab, Ctrl, arrow keys, and quick-access snippets. format. Generate Ed25519 keys directly in the app. Import keys by pasting PEM text or from your Mac's ~/.ssh folder. All private keys stored in the Keychain with hardware encryption. SFTP File Browser — Browse remote filesystems, upload and download files, and manage directories with an intuitive touch interface. Security — Face ID and Touch ID for app-level protection. All credentials in the Keychain, hardware-encrypted. Host key verification via Trust On First Use (TOFU) with SHA-256 fingerprints. No accounts, no telemetry, no ads. Mac Support — Native macOS app with sidebar navigation. Import your ~/.ssh keys and config with one click. Sync connections from iPhone via iCloud. Open Source — mSSH is open source at github.com/nirasnet/mssh. Built with SwiftTerm and Citadel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrushClient at none against mssh's 3. CrushClient also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. mssh sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CrushClient asks for nothing beyond the download.
CrushClient ships an update every 2 weeks, mssh every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrushClient | mssh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Spink | Jadesada Ponyium |
In-app purchases
CrushClient
No in-app purchases
mssh
- Coffee Tip$0.99
- Lunch Tip$4.99
- Dinner Tip$9.99









