Comparison

PortX vs UpOrbit

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

UpOrbit

Features
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UPOrbit is a powerful, real-time monitoring tool designed to keep your servers and network services online and reliable. With support for Server Checks, HTTP/HTTPS endpoints, TCP/UDP ports, Ping, and DNS queries, UPOrbit delivers instant insights and alerts so you can act before issues escalate. Whether you manage websites, APIs, game servers, internal services, or distributed infrastructure, UPOrbit gives you the visibility and control you need to ensure uninterrupted uptime. What’s New • Enhanced Monitoring Engine: More accurate and faster status checks. • Improved Alert System: Smarter notifications with customizable thresholds. • UI Optimization: A cleaner layout for faster navigation and clearer status views. Why UPOrbit? • All-in-One Service Monitoring Monitor HTTP(S), TCP/UDP ports, DNS records, Ping latencies, and server health from a single interface. • Instant Alerts Receive real-time notifications when downtime or anomalies occur — keep your operations running smoothly. • Uptime & Performance Insights Visual dashboards show uptime history, latency stats, error rates, and performance trends. • Multi-Platform Support Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and macOS so you can monitor infrastructure anywhere. • Customizable Check Intervals Set the frequency of each check to match your service’s reliability and sensitivity needs. • Easy Setup Add monitors in seconds — no complicated configurations or integrations required. • Lightweight & Efficient Engineered for fast checks and minimal resource usage. Where to Use UPOrbit? • Website Monitoring Track uptime, availability, and response times for your domains and web apps. • API & Backend Services Ensure your API endpoints, microservices, and backend systems remain responsive. • Game Server Monitoring Monitor TCP/UDP ports and latency to keep your gaming infrastructure stable. • Enterprise & Internal Networks Detect DNS, Ping, and network anomalies within your internal environment. • IT Operations & DevOps Use detailed logs and metrics to support your operational workflows and incident response. • Cloud & Distributed Systems Monitor cloud servers, containers, and load-balanced services across regions. Key Features • Server / HTTP(S) / Ping / DNS / TCP / UDP Monitoring • Real-Time Alerts & Notifications • Uptime & Latency Tracking • Performance and Availability Charts • Custom Check Intervals • Easy Monitor Setup • Multi-Device Sync Across Apple Platforms • Clean, intuitive UI • Reliable background monitoring Keep your infrastructure online, reliable, and performing at its best — with UPOrbit. Download UPOrbit today and never miss a critical outage again. For support or questions, our team is always here to help. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PortX4 screens
UpOrbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PortX at 4 against UpOrbit's 2. PortX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PortX versus UpOrbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortXUpOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang Computer, Inc.辉章 何

In-app purchases

None

PortX

No in-app purchases

None

UpOrbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PortX free?
PortX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UpOrbit free?
UpOrbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PortX or UpOrbit have ads?
Neither PortX nor UpOrbit shows ads.

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