Comparison

SSH Client vs ServerCat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SSH Client

This app provides a powerful and advanced SSH and Telnet client for managing remote servers on iOS and Mac. It offers robust features like multi-session support, customizable terminals, and SFTP file transfer capabilities for seamless server administration.

Highlights
  • SSH and Telnet client
  • SFTP file transfer
  • Multi-session capability
  • Customizable terminal
  • Private key import/generation
  • Server folder organization
  • Bluetooth keyboard support
Features
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Here is one of the most intelligent & advanced SSH Client apps to manage and connect remote servers for your iOS and Mac devices About SSH Client: SSH Client is an on-the-go SSH-Telnet app with the best putty, console, and shell ios app with powerful remote access & terminal emulator. Our enterprise-grade mobile app is built for all kinds of server management needs. Our comprehensive features are not limited to terminal keyboard and language support, multi-session capability, and Bluetooth keyboard support but many more. Our SSH Client app can easily integrate with AWS, Azure, and Digital Ocean. The app is most popular because of its administrator-friendly approach; we have also considered our valued customers suggestions and constantly released updates for SSH Client to become reliable and robust in real-world usage and development. • Private key files can now be directly imported in multiple formats (RSA, DSA, Putty) using iTunes sharing from other apps and Clipboard • RSA / DSA key generation and authentication and share it via email or Clipboard • Get 'Local Notification Alert or blink' before the connection starts terminating • Quick retrieval of the last top 3 connected servers to join instantly SSH Client Functionalities: • Launch (Run) a saved command/script at connection startup • Connect with your servers using username, password, or private key authentication through SSH • Configurable' Standard and Non-Standard' port Adaptive Terminal: • Customize Terminal like background, foreground, cursor colour selection • Standard Terminal features, including 'Terminal Emulator with Editor.' • Personalize Terminal Size • Support Terminal Screen copy/paste and easy text selection Server Folders: • Organized groupwise server to easily and freely manage and control interoperability in a blink. Customizable Keyboard: • Fully External / Bluetooth keyboard support • Special keys such as Esc, Tab, Ctrl, /, :, -, !, |, $, * • Built-In keyboard keys with fixed keys like Ctrl, Alt, Tab, Esc, Up, Down, Left, Right and F1-12 Easy Connect: • Run multiple prompt sessions at a time • Active connection counts indicator at App Badge • Configure and manage unlimited future sessions to reduce workload Gesture Control: • Pinch Scaling Terminal Screen • One touch on / off for Auto scroll • Single tap connection/disconnection from 'Home Screen' Key Handy Features of Free SSH Client (Best Putty, Console, Shell App): • Works over mobile Cellular or WiFi network • Use Custom or Mac Built-In fonts • Uninterrupted operationality in 'Portrait or Landscape modes • Multiple editors supported like Vi, vim, pico, nano, etc • Built-in Passcode features • Its 'Universal Binary,' hence, no need to buy 2 apps for iPhone and iPad SFTP Functionalities: • Quickly create, rename, and delete files & directories • Easily edit text files • Upload and Download files from your device to your server and server to your device What's New? • Perform batch execution by selecting the servers • Integrate DigitalOcean droplets to a group in SSH • Add VM servers from the account • Integrate AWS to a group in SSH • Integrate Azure to a group in SSH Know about supported technologies: Protocols: SSH, SFTP Channel types: Session Shell, Session SFTP, Local Forward iOS versions: 14 Subscription Details: - Subscriptions allow users to have prompt access to all features with unlimited access to all platforms – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account – The free trial period lasts for 7 days and automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours - User can manage subscriptions & auto-renewal by turning it off from Account Settings after purchase - All features for all platforms will be disabled upon completion of the subscription Terms of use: http://moondialer.moontechnolabs.com/v1/ssh-terms Contact us at support@moonapps.xyz We welcome suggestions or feedback, as we keep adding new features based on our customers' feedback and requests.

About

ServerCat

Monitor your Linux servers and Docker containers directly from your mobile device. View detailed resource usage, network traffic, and container stats. Offers an SSH terminal for remote management and automation capabilities.

Highlights
  • Server status monitoring
  • CPU, GPU, Memory usage
  • Network traffic and speed
  • Docker container stats
  • SSH Shell Terminal
  • Container management
Features
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ServerCat is a Linux monitor and Docker Management & SSH Terminal app. ServerCat makes it easy to monitor your server status on your mobile. It shows detail running status of your linux servers and docker containers. It only needs an SSH account without any other dependencies. It will not install any tools to your system. Free Features Monitor detail status of your server including: ・CPU usage per-core ・GPU usage and running process ・Memory usage ・Network traffic/speed and TCP stats ・Docker containers and stats ・Disk blocks and IO per second Premium Features ・ SSH Shell Terminal ・ Sync data across all your iOS devices ・ Create and Manage containers ・Background SSH Security: All SSH credentials are AES-encrypted and saved locally. The Cloud Sync uses iCloud to sync AES-encrypted data securely and nobody can inspect your data in the cloud. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://servercat.app/privacy

Screenshots

SSH Client4 screens
ServerCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ServerCat at 4.6 against SSH Client's 3.6. ServerCat also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 47%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). SSH Client's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and ServerCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ServerCat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 406 and 996 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 77% of ServerCat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH Client ships an update every 2 weeks, ServerCat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SSH Client versus ServerCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH ClientServerCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (406 ratings)4.6 (996 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews77.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings406996 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#76#56 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoon Technolabs Pvt LtdEarly Moon, LLC

Customer experience

SSH Client

All ratings406 ratings
Positive63.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative34.7%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative50.8%

ServerCat

All ratings996 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews441 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative13.8%

User reviews

SSH Client

From 406 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and convenient SFTP
  • 🔒 Secure SSH app
  • 👍 Easy session reconnection
  • 👍 Very easy port forwarding
  • 👍 Reliable SSH client

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Can't try without subscription
  • 🐛 Took my server password then told me it costs
  • 🐛 Quality Garbage
  • 🐛 Why do I have to have a subscription?
  • 🐛 Don't work without Subsription

ServerCat

From 996 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic app
  • 🚀 Convenient and powerful
  • 👍 Intuitive and feature-rich
  • 👍 Excellent for monitoring Linux servers
  • 👍 Beautiful and well-designed UI

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Unstable on iPhone 13
  • 🐛 Scrolling and copy-paste issues
  • 🐛 Incompatible with some platforms (FreeBSD, Windows)
  • 🔋 High CPU usage when connected to servers

Bugs and requests

SSH Client

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incompatible with private networks
  • Keyboard issues on iPad Pro
  • Obscured terminal window on iPad
  • Crashes after initial use

Requested features

1 request
  • Add Chinese language support

ServerCat

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Connection issues and failed logins
  • Server status not refreshing properly
  • Crashes when switching between screens or using certain features
  • Incompatibility with certain server configurations (e.g., Debian/Ubuntu only for some features)

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add support for SFTP
  • Implement Celsius temperature display
  • Add home screen widgets for server status
  • Improve syncing of servers and SSH keys across devices
  • Enhance Docker/container management features
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  • Add support for Telnet and other protocols
  • Improve terminal experience (e.g., Tmux bindings, font customization)

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SSH Client

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Plan$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Half Yearly Plan$6.996 Months
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  • Yearly Plan$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$29.99
3 purchases

ServerCat

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Upgrade Discount$5.99
  • ServerCat Lifetime Premium$18.99

Questions

Is SSH Client free?
SSH Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ServerCat free?
ServerCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SSH Client or ServerCat?
ServerCat is rated higher. SSH Client averages 3.6 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while ServerCat averages 4.6 from 996 ratings.
Do SSH Client or ServerCat have ads?
Neither SSH Client nor ServerCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSH Client or ServerCat?
SSH Client ships an update every 2 weeks, and ServerCat every 5 days. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 24, 2026 and ServerCat on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, SSH Client or ServerCat?
SSH Client currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and ServerCat at #56. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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