Comparison

SSH Client vs C++ Shell

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

C++ Shell

Compile and run C++ code directly on your mobile device. This app provides a command-line environment with support for basic Linux commands, Python, and Lua. It features code highlighting, split-screen display, and customizable themes for an enhanced coding experience.

Highlights
  • C++ code compilation and execution
  • Linux command-line interface
  • Integrated Python and Lua
  • Code highlighting
  • Split-screen display
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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A software development tool for compiling and running C++ on mobile devices, with built-in basic environment integrating Python and Lua. Support the execution of Linux basic commands on the console. The implementation principle adopts the compilation mode of llvm and clang. https://github.com/phoenixlabcn/llvm-project Function introduction: The code is highlighted, which is more intuitive Split screen display is supported in horizontal screen mode Console output and input, supporting the output of specific error stack information Theme and font size setting, moving cursor, convenient reading and simple operation Supported Linux commands include: ls,lli,ifconfig,ping,readlink,chmod,clang,telnet,host,du,link,dig,egrep,bc,date,gzip,nslookup,python2,fgrep,mv,md5,say,luac,ssh-keygen,xargs,diff,cd,tee,chksum,lua,touch,dc,tar,chflags,rm,sort,uniq,awk,printenv,chgrp,find,mkdir,tail,df,pwd,opt,chown,gunzip,compress,llvm-link,nc,uptime,sed,setenv,stat,uname,sum,head,wc,cat,echo,unsetenv,unlink,rmdir,uncompress,curl,ln,cp,whoami,rlogin,tr,env,whois,python,grep,nm,clear,sh,exit,open,python3 ------------------------------------------------ C++ Shell Month Unlock 【Unlimited code runs】 【Unlimited use of console】 【Unlimited use of modules】 【Support custom theme setting】 【Continuous access to more advanced functions】 Support free trial for 3 days. After the trial period, this subscription will be renewed automatically for $[4.49]/month unless you actively close or cancel the subscription. You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by iTunes .The account will confirm and charge you for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be deducted from iTunes account upon confirmation of subscription. You can cancel your subscription at any time. You can cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial period or the end of the subscription period to avoid deduction. Any unused part of the trial period after payment will be discarded. After purchase, you can go to the AppStore account settings to manage or cancel your subscription. Privacy policy: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/PrivacyStatement.html Terms of Use: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/TermsOfUse.html

Screenshots

SSH Client4 screens
C++ Shell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: C++ Shell at 4.2 against SSH Client's 3.6. C++ Shell also leads on chart position (#179 vs unranked) and review sentiment (58% vs 47%). SSH Client's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 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 C++ Shell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

C++ Shell holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 406 and 229 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 58% of C++ Shell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH Client ships an update every 2 weeks, C++ Shell every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SSH Client versus C++ Shell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH ClientC++ Shell
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (406 ratings)4.2 (229 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews57.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings406 — better229
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#179 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoon Technolabs Pvt LtdPhoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

SSH Client

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

C++ Shell

All ratings229 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral13.2%
Negative28.9%

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

C++ Shell

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

C++ Shell

Subscriptions1
  • C++ Shell Advanced Version3 Days trial$4.491 Month

Questions

Is SSH Client free?
SSH Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is C++ Shell free?
C++ Shell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SSH Client or C++ Shell?
C++ Shell is rated higher. SSH Client averages 3.6 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while C++ Shell averages 4.2 from 229 ratings.
Do SSH Client or C++ Shell have ads?
Neither SSH Client nor C++ Shell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSH Client or C++ Shell?
SSH Client ships an update every 2 weeks, and C++ Shell every 2 months. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 13, 2026 and C++ Shell on October 13, 2026.

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