Comparison

PortX vs Snap

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

Head to head
About

PortX

Access and manage remote systems on your mobile device with this powerful SSH client. It offers multi-session support, intuitive session management, and an advanced keyboard for efficient command input. Customize appearance and enjoy an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Multi-session support
  • Intuitive session management
  • Multi-line compose bar
  • Advanced keyboard with special characters
  • Multiple authentication types
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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****** Please switch to our new app, Xcasca. This app will be deprecated soon. ****** Xcasca, the new version of PortX, is now available! This current app will soon be deprecated, so please install Xcasca to continue. You can install Xcasca from the link below. https://apps.apple.com/app/xcasca-ssh-sftp-client/id6749602189 --------------------------------------------------------------- PortX Mobile brings the power of our desktop SSH Client to your mobile device (SFTP is currently available on the Desktop version only, but will be supported on Mobile soon). With a wide variety of features in a lightweight package, PortX Mobile allows you to access and manage remotes systems on-the-go through an intuitive user interface. PortX Mobile Features: ◦ Multi-Session Support. Have multiple connections open at once. Access to any of your sessions a just a finger-swipe or click away. ◦ Intuitive Session Management. Organize and edit your sessions with PortX’s session management. ◦ Compose Bar. The multi-line Compose Bar allows you to type out, edit, and review your string before sending. ◦ Advance Keyboard. Quick access to all special characters for whatever the situation calls for. ◦ Multiple Authentication Types. Password, Public Key, and Keyboard Interactive authentication support. ◦ Customizations. Modify appearance, font, and colors. ◦ Ad-Free ◦ More features coming soon. ◦ Desktop version also available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. PortX redefines how you interact with a mobile SSH Client. On-the-go session management has never been easier.

About

Snap

Features
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• Color VA Type LCD Display: 50,000 count with 51 segment bar graph • Triple Display: Activated with REC, REL, PEAK-H buttons • REC (Record Mode): Store minimum, maximum and average readings over a measurement period • RANGE: Manual range option for each function • PEAK-H: Peak hold button engages .25 millisecond rapid signal capture function to catch glitches • COMP (Compare): Activates the compare function to compare your reading against a known standard • REL% (Relative Percent Mode): Factor out lead resistance for improved low ohm measurements or compare readings to a known standard—can also be used for differential measurements • EDIT: Use in conjunction with the COMP and arrow buttons to set the standard value for comparing readings • Gray button: Use to select gray functions noted on meter • HOLD: Lock the reading on the display for hard to read locations for future reference • Ohms, Conductance, Continuity: Toggle between measuring resistance, conductance and continuity buzzer • ACmV/DCmV(AC or DC millivolts): Measure up to 500 AC or DC millivolts • ADP (Adaptor Mode): Direct readout on the LCD when using optional accessories • DCV (DC Volts): Measure up to 1,000 V • ACV/Hz (AC Volts and Frequency): Measure up to 1,000 V AC—push the grey button to view frequency, duty, and mS pulse width of the signal • Diode Test: Test for good, open, or shorted diodes in circuits • CAP (Capacitance): Measure the capacitance of condensers and capacitors • Hz (Frequency): Measure the frequency, duty and pulse width of sensors and signals—also used to measure temperature (gray button) • AC/DC Current Functions (Amps): Measure the parasitic draw from the battery with ignition off • External Testing of Internal Fuses: Determine the status of the internal fuses before you open the battery/fuse compartment • Protective boot and built-in tilt stand

Screenshots

PortX4 screens
Snap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Snap at every 2 days against PortX's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PortX ships an update monthly, Snap every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PortX versus Snap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortXSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang Computer, Inc.Snap-on Inc.

In-app purchases

None

PortX

No in-app purchases

None

Snap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PortX free?
PortX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Snap free?
Snap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PortX or Snap have ads?
Neither PortX nor Snap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PortX or Snap?
PortX ships an update monthly, and Snap every 2 days. Most recently, PortX was updated on September 25, 2026 and Snap on September 25, 2026.

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