# SSH Client vs Simtools

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SSH Client at 47% against Simtools's 0%. SSH Client also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (406 vs 1). Simtools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Simtools asks for nothing beyond the download.

SSH Client holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 406 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simtools's.

SSH Client ships an update every 2 weeks, Simtools every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | Simtools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-terminal-and-termux/id1475741280/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simtools/id1505413884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **47.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Moon Technolabs Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/558496197) | [Klayware SA de CV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043629792) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-terminal-and-termux/id1475741280)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Half Yearly Plan | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese language support


### Simtools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simtools/id1505413884)

This application allows users to activate SIM cards and manage their inventory of chips. It also provides tools to administer and control sales personnel, effectively managing a vendor network.

**Highlights:** SIM card activation, Chip inventory control, Sales personnel management, Vendor network administration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is Simtools free?

Simtools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SSH Client or Simtools?

SSH Client is rated higher. SSH Client averages 3.6 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Simtools averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or Simtools have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor Simtools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Client or Simtools?

SSH Client ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simtools every 2 months. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simtools on September 8, 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.*