Comparison

SFSCON vs Tempest 3

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

Head to head
About

SFSCON

Features
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Use the SFSCON app to consult the program, book your favourite speeches and learn about speakers and talks.

About

Tempest 3

This cross-platform client offers robust server management with AI assistance for diagnostics and task completion. Securely connect, edit files, and synchronize workflows across devices with advanced encryption and collaboration features.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Advanced security with end-to-end encryption
  • AI Copilot for server tasks
  • Comprehensive SSH/SFTP support
  • Server and Kubernetes management
  • Collaboration and sharing features
Features
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Tempest is the SSH and Remote Desktop client built for people who actually manage servers. Connect via SSH, SFTP, or Mosh. Forward ports. Transfer files. Manage Kubernetes clusters. Collaborate in real-time. All from your phone, tablet, or Mac — with end-to-end encrypted cloud sync across every device. CORE FEATURES • SSH & Mosh — Reliable connections, even on flaky networks. Mosh keeps your session alive where SSH drops. • SFTP File Manager — Browse, edit, and transfer remote files with a native file manager experience. • Port Forwarding — Set up local and remote SSH tunnels in seconds. • Storm AI (Pro) — An AI agent that plans, executes, and completes terminal tasks for you. Not a chatbot — a copilot that actually runs commands. • Real-Time Collaboration — Invite teammates into your live terminal session. Debug together, resolve faster. • Kubernetes — Sync kubeconfigs, switch clusters, manage pods with AI-assisted workflows. • Post-Quantum Cryptography — One-tap switch to PQC key exchange. Protect your connections against future quantum threats today. • Connection Multiplexing — Reuse TCP connections. New sessions open instantly as additional channels. • Hardware Security Keys — FIDO2 / YubiKey authentication via ed25519-sk and ecdsa-sk. • 1Password Integration — Pull credentials directly from your vault. SECURITY FIRST Zero-knowledge architecture. Your data is end-to-end encrypted before it ever leaves your device. Encryption keys stay on your device — we never see them. Encryption is fully open-sourced for transparency. SYNC EVERYTHING Sessions, keys, snippets, and configurations sync across major OS. Pick up exactly where you left off. PRO UNLOCKS • Background connection persistence • Biometric app lock • Server performance monitoring dashboard • Full Storm AI access • Cloud sync --- Tempest is built by engineers, for engineers. Questions? Join us on Discord: gotempest.app/discord

Screenshots

SFSCON4 screens
Tempest 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SFSCON at none against Tempest 3's 3. SFSCON also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Tempest 3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SFSCON asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SFSCON ships an update weekly, Tempest 3 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SFSCON versus Tempest 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSFSCONTempest 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNOI Techpark SüdtirolAtlas Express LLC

In-app purchases

None

SFSCON

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tempest 3

Subscriptions2
  • Tempest Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Tempest Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tempest Pro Lifetime$179.99

Questions

Is SFSCON free?
SFSCON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tempest 3 free?
Tempest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SFSCON or Tempest 3 have ads?
Neither SFSCON nor Tempest 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SFSCON or Tempest 3?
SFSCON ships an update weekly, and Tempest 3 every 6 days. Most recently, SFSCON was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tempest 3 on November 5, 2026.

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