Comparison

PortX vs Xcasca

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

Xcasca

This cross-platform client offers efficient remote system management via SSH and SFTP. It features multi-session support, intuitive organization, and advanced keyboard options for seamless connectivity across devices. Enjoy an ad-free experience with customizable settings.

Highlights
  • Multi-session support
  • Intuitive session management
  • Compose bar for editing commands
  • Advanced keyboard with special characters
  • Multiple authentication types
  • Customizable appearance
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Simple, Lightweight, and Always in Sync. Xcasca is a cross-platform SSH & SFTP Client that gives you access to your sessions wherever and whenever. With a wide variety of features in a lightweight package, manage your remote systems on any device (desktop and mobile) with purity and efficiency. Available for most desktop and mobile platforms. Xcasca Features: - Multi-Session Support. Have multiple connections open at once. Access to any of your sessions is just a finger-swipe or click away. - Intuitive Session Management. Organize and edit your sessions with Xcasca’s session management. - Compose Bar. The multi-line Compose Bar allows you to type out, edit, and review your string before sending. - Advanced 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. - Actively developed with new features coming soon. Xcasca Plus Plan(Trial): - Secure Data Sync. Seamlessly synchronize your session data across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms with robust security. Terms: https://www.xcasca.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.xcasca.com/privacy Note: Some features Xcasca, including Secure Data Sync and Port Forwarding (X11, Local, Remote, SocksV5), are provided as trial features with time-limited access (Xcasca Plus Plan). After the trial period, full functionality is available with a paid subscription. Please review the plan details for specific features during the trial period.

Screenshots

PortX4 screens
Xcasca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PortX at 3.7 against Xcasca's 1.9. PortX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (73% vs 47%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Xcasca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. PortX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PortX holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of PortX's written reviews are positive against 47% of Xcasca's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PortX ships an update monthly, Xcasca every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PortX versus Xcasca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortXXcasca
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (19 ratings) — better1.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better9
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang Computer, Inc.NetSarang, Inc.

Customer experience

PortX

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative15.0%

Xcasca

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative47.1%

In-app purchases

None

PortX

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Xcasca

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Plus Yearly$48.001 Year

Questions

Is PortX free?
PortX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xcasca free?
Xcasca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PortX or Xcasca?
PortX is rated higher. PortX averages 3.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Xcasca averages 1.9 from 9 ratings.
Do PortX or Xcasca have ads?
Neither PortX nor Xcasca shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PortX or Xcasca?
PortX ships an update monthly, and Xcasca every 6 weeks. Most recently, PortX was updated on September 20, 2026 and Xcasca on September 20, 2026.

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