Comparison

MATTR GO Hold vs Synapse Console Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MATTR GO Hold

Securely collect, store, and present verifiable digital credentials. This tool allows for selective information sharing and supports multiple credential formats and protocols for trusted interactions.

Highlights
  • Credential collection and presentation
  • Biometric authentication
  • Selective information disclosure
  • Supports multiple credential formats
  • Multi-protocol support
  • Activity log
Features
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MATTR GO Hold is a versatile tool designed to work with the MATTR VII platform and other digital trust service providers. It enables users to securely collect, store, and present verifiable digital credentials. Built using the MATTR Pi Wallet Toolkit, this app showcases all of the capabilities offered by MATTR’s digital wallet infrastructure, providing users with a practical demonstration of how digital credentials can be managed and shared. Key Features * Credential collection and presentation: Users can collect credentials from issuers and present them to verifiers via QR codes or deeplinks. * Biometric authentication: Access the wallet using facial recognition or fingerprint for enhanced security. * Selective disclosure: Share only relevant information with verifiers, preserving privacy during interactions. * Interoperability and flexibility: The wallet supports various credential profiles, including Mobile (mDLs and any other mdocs deratives), Compact (COSE based) and Web (JSON-LD). * Multi-protocol support: The wallet supports OpenID4VCI and VP Request protocols for credential issuance and presentation. * Notifications: Enable push notifications for real-time updates, such as new credential availability or verification requests. * Custom-branded credentials: Issuers can customize the appearance of credentials with logos, colors, and watermarks for brand consistency. Functionality * Scan, tap, or click to present credentials: Quickly share credentials with a QR code or deeplink, simplifying the verification process. * High-assurance authentication: Use cryptographic methods to ensure the security and integrity of verifiable presentations. * Activity log: Keep track of all credential interactions with issuers and verifiers through a dedicated activity tab. * Trusted interactions: The app validates issuers and verifiers, displaying a verification tick for confirmed sources. MATTR GO Hold is ideal for organizations looking to explore MATTR’s credential lifecycle capabilities and see firsthand how verifiable credentials can be managed securely within a privacy-preserving environment

About

Synapse Console Pro

Features
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Synapse Console is a professional SSH, Mosh, and SFTP client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your servers with password or SSH key authentication, mount remote filesystems natively in Files.app, automate workflows with Shortcuts, and work across multiple tabs and split panes; with end-to-end encrypted cloud sync. Terminal - Full xterm-compatible terminal emulator - Persistent scrollback buffer (configurable up to 50,000 lines) - OSC 52 clipboard sync: copy from remote directly to your iOS clipboard - URL and hyperlink detection with in-app browser - Hardware keyboard support with fully customizable key bindings - Option-as-Meta toggle for readline/Emacs compatibility - Multiple fonts: JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, Hack (all Nerd Font variants) - Per-connection theme and font size overrides - 18 built-in themes (Dracula, Nord, Gruvbox, Catppuccin, Tokyo Night, and more) Connections - Password and SSH key authentication (RSA, Ed25519, ECDSA P-256) - SSH key generation and import β€” including passphrase-protected OpenSSH keys - SSH Agent Forwarding β€” forward your identity to remote hosts without copying keys - Mosh support for resilient sessions on unstable or roaming networks - ProxyJump (multi-hop via intermediate hosts) β€” fully compatible with Mosh - ProxyCommand (HTTP CONNECT proxy tunnel support) - SSH Config file import - Connection groups for organization - Biometric lock per connection (Face ID / Touch ID) - Encrypted notes per connection - TCP connection test before connecting Files.app Integration - Mount any saved server as a native volume in iOS Files.app - Browse, open, edit, rename, move, and delete remote files directly from Files.app or any document picker-enabled app β€” without opening Synapse - Full read/write support: create folders, upload files, delete items, rename β€” all over SFTP - Tap "Add to Files.app" in the SFTP browser to activate for any connection File Transfer - Built-in SFTP browser with directory navigation - Upload, download, progress tracking, and mid-transfer cancellation - Files over 500 MB prompt for confirmation before transfer Productivity - Multi-tab workspace with swipe navigation - Split-pane terminal workflows on iPad - tmux Control Mode (tmux -CC): native window/pane UI without tmux keybindings - Snippets library: save and send frequently used commands in one tap - Session recording in asciinema v2 format - Broadcast mode: send input to multiple tabs simultaneously Shortcuts & Siri - Connect to Server β€” open any saved connection by voice or Shortcut - Run SSH Command β€” execute a shell command in the background and pipe the output into any Shortcut workflow, without opening the app - Get Saved Servers β€” list all connections for dynamic, automated workflows - Say "SSH to production in Synapse Console" to Siri Networking Local and remote port forwarding Tunnel manager with per-connection tunnel list Security & Sync SSH private keys stored in the iOS Keychain with Face ID / Touch ID protection Connection profiles encrypted end-to-end with AES-256-GCM before syncing Encryption key stored in iCloud Keychain β€” server never receives plaintext TOFU (Trust On First Use) host key verification with SHA-256 fingerprint display App Lock with Face ID / Touch ID Backup & Restore: export all connections to an AES-256 encrypted file, import on any device Clear scrollback on disconnect option Start with a 7-day full-feature trial. After the trial, Synapse Pro is available as a yearly subscription. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/kogungor/synapse-console/blob/main/docs/privacy-policy.md Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MATTR GO Hold4 screens
Synapse Console Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MATTR GO Hold at none against Synapse Console Pro's 1. MATTR GO Hold also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Synapse Console Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year. MATTR GO Hold asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
MATTR GO Hold versus Synapse Console Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMATTR GO HoldSynapse Console Pro
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size57 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMATTR LimitedKubilay Onur Gungor

In-app purchases

None

MATTR GO Hold

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Synapse Console Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Synapse Console Pro$11.991 Year

Questions

Is MATTR GO Hold free?
MATTR GO Hold is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Synapse Console Pro free?
Synapse Console Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MATTR GO Hold or Synapse Console Pro have ads?
Neither MATTR GO Hold nor Synapse Console Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MATTR GO Hold or Synapse Console Pro?
MATTR GO Hold ships an update every 2 months, and Synapse Console Pro every 2 months. Most recently, MATTR GO Hold was updated on October 15, 2026 and Synapse Console Pro on October 14, 2026.

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