# SSH Client vs zero

The clearest difference is rating: zero at 4.3 against SSH Client's 3.6. zero also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). SSH Client's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (407 vs 4). On price, review sentiment 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. zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

zero holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 407 ratings behind it against 4, 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 50% of zero's.

SSH Client ships an update every 3 weeks, zero every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-terminal-and-termux/id1475741280/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-z1/id6479646791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **407** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moon Technolabs Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/558496197) | [Mohammad Alipour Behzadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711941412) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #42 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


### zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-z1/id6479646791)

Control your burglar alarm remotely via SMS commands. This application simplifies sending instructions to your alarm system without manual text input.

**Highlights:** Remote alarm control, SMS command sending, Multiple location support, Simplified interface, No manual text typing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 zero free?

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

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

zero is rated higher. SSH Client averages 3.6 out of 5 from 407 ratings, while zero averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or zero have ads?

zero shows ads; SSH Client does not.

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

SSH Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and zero every 2 months. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 16, 2026 and zero on October 17, 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.*