# SSH Client vs R1BBIT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: R1BBIT at 100% against SSH Client's 47%. R1BBIT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). SSH Client's advantage is ratings volume (407 vs 1) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On price 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. R1BBIT asks for nothing beyond the download.

R1BBIT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 407 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 100% of R1BBIT's.

SSH Client ships an update every 3 weeks, R1BBIT every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | R1BBIT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-terminal-and-termux/id1475741280/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r1bbit/id6758559207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **407** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moon Technolabs Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/558496197) | [VS TECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873613580) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #193 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


### R1BBIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r1bbit/id6758559207)

Build smart devices with an integrated ecosystem. Program using a simple BASIC-style language, control devices remotely via the cloud, and create custom interfaces. Ideal for beginners and advanced users alike.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based device control, Simple BASIC-style programming, Real-time sensor monitoring, Customizable control interfaces, Notifications and automations, Supports any ESP32 board

**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 R1BBIT free?

R1BBIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SSH Client or R1BBIT?

R1BBIT is rated higher. SSH Client averages 3.6 out of 5 from 407 ratings, while R1BBIT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or R1BBIT have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor R1BBIT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Client or R1BBIT?

SSH Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and R1BBIT every 5 weeks. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on November 6, 2026 and R1BBIT on November 5, 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.*