Comparison

PortX vs Octo

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

Octo

Features
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Octo는 여러 데이터베이스를 하나의 앱에서 탐색하고 관리할 수 있는 네이티브 DB 클라이언트입니다. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Redis, Elasticsearch를 지원하며, 연결 관리부터 데이터 조회, 쿼리 실행까지 한 곳에서 처리할 수 있습니다. 주요 기능 • PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Redis, Elasticsearch 연결 • 데이터베이스, 테이블, 인덱스, 키 탐색 • SQL 쿼리 실행 및 결과 확인 • Redis 키 조회 및 명령 실행 • Elasticsearch 인덱스 탐색 및 검색 결과 확인 • 쿼리 히스토리 저장 • 앱 내 언어 변경 지원 • Apple 기기 환경에 맞춘 네이티브 인터페이스 Octo는 개발자가 운영하는 별도 서버로 사용자 데이터를 수집하지 않습니다. 사용자는 자신이 직접 등록한 데이터베이스와 통신하여 데이터를 조회하고 관리합니다.

Screenshots

PortX4 screens
Octo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Octo at weekly against PortX's monthly. PortX's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). 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, Octo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PortX versus Octo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortXOcto
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang Computer, Inc.TaeHwan Kim

In-app purchases

None

PortX

No in-app purchases

None

Octo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PortX free?
PortX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Octo free?
Octo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PortX or Octo have ads?
Neither PortX nor Octo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PortX or Octo?
PortX ships an update monthly, and Octo weekly. Most recently, PortX was updated on October 9, 2026 and Octo on October 8, 2026.

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