NiHao vs Bolt SSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
NiHao
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NiHao is not just another remote connection tool. It's a terminal built for vibe coding -- the state where your tools disappear and only the code remains. Designed for developers who spend their lives in the command line, NiHao brings the experience to your iPhone and iPad with the polish it deserves. Every animation, every color, every font choice exists for one reason: to keep you in the flow. "The best tools are the ones you forget you're using." --- Why NiHao --- ⢠STAY IN THE ZONE - Connect to your servers and start typing. Simple, fast, reliable. No clutter, no distractions. ⢠YOUR SECRETS, SAFE - Credentials stay on your device, protected by iOS. Everything you need, nothing you don't. ⢠PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT - Multiple named connections per server. Your sessions, your names, your flow. ⢠EASY ON THE EYES - Thoughtful colors, clean layout, automatic dark mode for those late-night sessions. ⢠MADE YOUR WAY - Adjust text size, pick a font that sparks joy. Works in English and Chinese. ⢠NO ACCOUNT. NO TRACKING. NO ADS - Just a tool. A good one. --- For the ones who --- ⢠Live in the terminal and want that feeling on the go ⢠Believe great tools should feel great to use ⢠Need a quick connection from anywhere ⢠Think beauty and function belong together --- Note --- You'll need access to your own server to use this app. No sign-up required. No data leaves your device. Happy vibe coding
Bolt SSH
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Bolt SSH ā the SSH terminal made for your phone Everything you need to manage servers from your phone, without the friction. Bolt SSH keeps your hosts and keys organized, locks tight behind biometrics, and gets you reconnected fast when mobile networks drop. Works with Linux/Unix servers and Windows PowerShell (sshd) out of the box. Reconnect without the hassle ⢠Automatic reconnect, plus one-tap manual reconnect from the status bar ⢠Returns you to your remote working directory after reconnecting ā no re-cd-ing ⢠Real terminal rendering (xterm.js) with an aux key bar (Esc / Tab / arrows / Ctrl) Security first ⢠App Lock with Face ID / fingerprint ā locks the instant you background the app ⢠Trust-on-first-use + known_hosts verification; instant alert on host key change to help stop man-in-the-middle attacks ⢠Private keys and passwords stored in the device secure enclave (Keychain / Keystore), never in plaintext Effortless management ⢠Multi-host manager with color labels, recent-first ordering, and duplicate / edit / delete ⢠Multiple keys ā import or paste private keys (OpenSSH / RSA PEM) with passphrase support ⢠English & Chinese Free to download ā core features work out of the box. Everything runs locally; nothing routes through our servers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bolt SSH at 13.0 against NiHao's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | NiHao | Bolt SSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | ę é | ęå é± |
In-app purchases
NiHao
No in-app purchases
Bolt SSH
No in-app purchases









