Comparison

PortX vs Upkr

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

Upkr

Features
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Keet is your personal API endpoint monitor — a native iOS app that lets you track the health of any HTTP endpoint right from your iPhone. MONITOR EVERYTHING Configure unlimited endpoints with custom headers, bearer token auth, body validation, expected status codes, and request timeouts. Organize them into color-coded groups like Production, Staging, or Dev. KNOW INSTANTLY WHEN THINGS BREAK Get push notifications the moment an endpoint goes down — and when it recovers. Keet runs background checks every 5, 15, or 30 minutes, even when the app is closed. LIVE ACTIVITIES See failing endpoints right on your Dynamic Island and Lock Screen. No need to open the app — glance and know. BEAUTIFUL CHARTS Interactive response time charts with drag-to-inspect and pinch-to-zoom. Track uptime percentages across 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. DEVELOPER-FIRST DESIGN Dark mode by default. 15 accent colors. Monospaced data labels. High information density. No clutter, no gamification — pure utility. PRIVACY BY DESIGN All data stays on your device. No cloud sync, no accounts, no tracking. Bearer tokens stored in Keychain, never in plain storage. 9 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean — switchable in-app without restarting. 100% FREE Every feature is unlocked. No ads, no subscriptions, no paywalls. If you find Keet useful, you can leave an optional tip to support development. Perfect for indie developers, freelancers, small teams, and anyone who needs peace of mind about their APIs — without opening a laptop.

Screenshots

PortX4 screens
Upkr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PortX at none against Upkr's 1. PortX also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). Upkr's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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. Upkr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PortX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PortX ships an update monthly, Upkr weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PortX versus Upkr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortXUpkr
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang Computer, Inc.Juan Casanueva

In-app purchases

None

PortX

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Upkr

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99

Questions

Is PortX free?
PortX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Upkr free?
Upkr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PortX or Upkr have ads?
Neither PortX nor Upkr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PortX or Upkr?
PortX ships an update monthly, and Upkr weekly. Most recently, PortX was updated on September 20, 2026 and Upkr on September 17, 2026.

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