Comparison

PortX vs Labrador Scripts Hub

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

Labrador Scripts Hub

Features
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The paste bin of shell scripts / commands for developers

Screenshots

PortX4 screens
Labrador Scripts Hub1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PortX at Free against Labrador Scripts Hub's $1.99. PortX also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Labrador Scripts Hub's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On ads and in-app purchases 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

PortX is free to download; Labrador Scripts Hub costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PortX ships an update monthly, Labrador Scripts Hub fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PortX versus Labrador Scripts Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortXLabrador Scripts Hub
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.7 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang Computer, Inc.Arindam Dutta

In-app purchases

None

PortX

No in-app purchases

None

Labrador Scripts Hub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PortX free?
PortX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Labrador Scripts Hub free?
Labrador Scripts Hub costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PortX or Labrador Scripts Hub have ads?
Neither PortX nor Labrador Scripts Hub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PortX or Labrador Scripts Hub?
PortX ships an update monthly, and Labrador Scripts Hub fortnightly. Most recently, PortX was updated on October 9, 2026 and Labrador Scripts Hub on September 16, 2026.

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