# SSH Client vs PortX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PortX at none against SSH Client's 5. PortX also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). SSH Client's advantage is ratings volume (406 vs 19) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for SSH Client against 3.7 for PortX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 406 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 73% of PortX's.

SSH Client ships an update every 2 weeks, PortX monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | PortX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-terminal-and-termux/id1475741280/reviews) | **[3.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portx-ssh-deprecated/id1566480505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moon Technolabs Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/558496197) | [NetSarang Computer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563674950) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #96 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


### PortX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portx-ssh-deprecated/id1566480505)

Access and manage remote systems on your mobile device with this powerful SSH client. It offers multi-session support, intuitive session management, and an advanced keyboard for efficient command input. Customize appearance and enjoy an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Multi-session support, Intuitive session management, Multi-line compose bar, Advanced keyboard with special characters, Multiple authentication types, Customizable appearance

**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 PortX free?

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

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

PortX is rated higher. SSH Client averages 3.6 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while PortX averages 3.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or PortX have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor PortX shows ads.

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

SSH Client ships an update every 2 weeks, and PortX monthly. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 24, 2026 and PortX on September 20, 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.*