Comparison

PortX vs Kinsman SSH

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

Kinsman SSH

Connect to your servers securely using password or private key authentication. Offers features like saving multiple connections, importing keys, and a clean terminal interface. Includes remote control capabilities for Mac terminals and a data bridge feature.

Highlights
  • Save multiple SSH connections
  • Password and private key authentication
  • Import keys via Files, AirDrop, QR code
  • Full interactive terminal
  • Secure credential storage
  • Universal Clipboard support
  • Mac terminal remote control
Features
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Kinsman SSH is a focused, no-nonsense SSH client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your servers securely with password or private key authentication. Features: - Save multiple SSH host connections - Password and private key authentication - Import keys via Files, AirDrop, QR code scan, or directly from your Mac over local WiFi - Full interactive terminal with command input - Secure credential storage in Keychain - Universal Clipboard support — copy on Mac, paste in app - Copy terminal output with one tap - Clean, dark terminal interface - Works on iPhone and iPad 5 free connection slots included. Purchase more as needed. Remote Control Pair with Kinsman Terminal on your Mac by scanning a QR code, then drive a terminal tab from your phone — switch and search tabs, send one command to several at once, take a screenshot of the Mac's terminal, and reuse recent commands. Data Bridge Use your iPhone's cellular connection from your Mac when the Wi-Fi you are both on has no working internet. Protected by a PIN, with a live traffic log, block and allow rules, and an optional data cap. Runs only while the app is open. VNC Screen Sharing is available as an in-app purchase.

Screenshots

PortX4 screens
Kinsman SSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kinsman SSH at 5.0 against PortX's 3.7. Kinsman SSH also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). PortX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price 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. Kinsman SSH sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PortX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kinsman SSH holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PortX has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PortX ships an update monthly, Kinsman SSH fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PortX versus Kinsman SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortXKinsman SSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang Computer, Inc.James Kinsman

Customer experience

PortX

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

Kinsman SSH

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PortX

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kinsman SSH

One-time2
  • 5 Connection Slots$1.99
  • 10 Connection Slots$2.99

Questions

Is PortX free?
PortX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kinsman SSH free?
Kinsman SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PortX or Kinsman SSH?
Kinsman SSH is rated higher. PortX averages 3.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Kinsman SSH averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PortX or Kinsman SSH have ads?
Neither PortX nor Kinsman SSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PortX or Kinsman SSH?
PortX ships an update monthly, and Kinsman SSH fortnightly. Most recently, PortX was updated on October 1, 2026 and Kinsman SSH on September 13, 2026.

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