Comparison

SSH Client vs socket

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

socket

A modern, native SSH and SFTP client for iOS and iPadOS. It offers secure connections, a real interactive terminal with customizable options, and efficient file transfer capabilities. Includes network diagnostic tools and is built with privacy in mind.

Highlights
  • Secure SSH and SFTP connections
  • Interactive terminal with ANSI color
  • Concurrent file transfer queue
  • Quick commands and history
  • On-device SSH key generation
  • Network diagnostics (ping, DNS, traceroute)
  • Private by design, no account needed
Features
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socket is a modern, native ssh and sftp client built for ios and ipados, designed to feel like a real apple app rather than an admin tool bolted onto a phone screen. connect add your servers once, then connect in a tap. password or key-based authentication, per-host folders and favorites, and real host key verification keep every connection secure. real terminal a genuine interactive terminal with proper ansi colour support, adjustable fonts and cursor styles, and multiple themes. run several sessions at once across different servers and switch between them instantly, each one staying connected in the background. sftp, done properly browse remote files, create folders, rename and delete, and transfer multiple files at once with a real concurrent transfer queue, not a fake one-at-a-time spinner. quick commands & history save frequently used commands per host and run them in a single tap. socket also remembers what you've typed, so recalling and rerunning a recent command takes seconds. ssh keys, handled right generate real ed25519 keys on-device, see their actual fingerprints, and manage them without ever touching a config file. everything sensitive lives in the ios keychain. network diagnostics ping, dns lookup, traceroute, port checking, an http inspector, a real speed test, and ip info tools, all built in and running natively. no ads, no gimmicks. private by design socket works entirely without an account. nothing you configure is ever sent to us, because we don't operate any servers your data passes through. lock the app with face id or touch id for extra peace of mind. built entirely in native swiftui for ios 18 and later, with full support for light and dark mode, dynamic type, and apple's latest design language.

Screenshots

SSH Client4 screens
socket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: socket at 100% against SSH Client's 47%. socket also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). SSH Client's advantage is chart position (#144 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. socket asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SSH Client versus socket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH Clientsocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (407 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings407 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#144 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoon Technolabs Pvt LtdHammad Ally

Customer experience

SSH Client

All ratings407 ratings
Positive63.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative34.6%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative51.0%

socket

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

socket

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
None

socket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSH Client free?
SSH Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is socket free?
socket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SSH Client or socket have ads?
Neither SSH Client nor socket shows ads.

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