Comparison

SSHTerm vs iGotify

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SSHTerm

Features
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SSHTerm is a free and open source remote terminal over SSH. Connect to and use your remote computers over SSH using this handy and good looking terminal application. This is a privacy focused application and it will never store your passwords or information about your communications. The most recent username and host are saved into app preferences for your convenience but never shared. You can check the full source code for this application at https://github.com/andydotxyz/sshterm.

About

iGotify

Receive and manage push notifications from a Gotify server on your iOS device. Enhance security with biometric locks, customize notification sounds, and view Markdown-formatted messages. Supports multiple users, Docker integration, and various languages.

Highlights
  • Receive push notifications from Gotify server
  • Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Custom notification sounds
  • Markdown support for notifications
  • Message decryption via public key
  • Multi-user and multi-server support
  • Docker integration
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1. Receive Push Notifications: iGotify lets users receive notifications directly from a Gotify server on their iPhone or iPad. These notifications can be used for various applications and integrations like Proxmox and Uptime Kuma. 2. Biometric Security Feature: The app adds an extra layer of security by allowing access to be locked with biometric features like Face ID or Touch ID. This protects sensitive notifications from unauthorized access. 3. Custom Sounds: iGotify allows configuring custom sounds for different notification priority levels. This offers a clear distinction between important and less urgent notifications. 4. Markdown Support: Notifications formatted in Markdown are fully supported. This allows sending and displaying structured and visually appealing notifications. 5. Message Decryption: iGotify decrypts received messages using a public key generated on the iOS device. This ensures the security and confidentiality of the notifications. 6. Multi-User Support: The app supports multiple users, which is particularly useful in environments where several individuals need to receive notifications from one or more Gotify servers. 7. Docker Integration: The app seamlessly works with Docker instances and facilitates the setup of local and remote Gotify servers powered by Docker containers. Users can manage multiple servers and instances through the app. 8. Multi-Language Support: iGotify supports multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch, making it accessible to an international user base. Find the plugin guide for receiving messages at https://github.com/androidseb25/iGotify-Notification-Assistent

Screenshots

SSHTerm2 screens
iGotify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iGotify at Free against SSHTerm's $0.99. iGotify also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). SSHTerm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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

iGotify is free to download; SSHTerm costs $0.99 up front. iGotify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SSHTerm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSHTerm ships an update every 21 months, iGotify monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SSHTerm versus iGotify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSHTermiGotify
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.4 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—65.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew WilliamsSebastian Rank

In-app purchases

None

SSHTerm

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iGotify

One-time1
  • Kauf mir ein kühles Getränk$1.99

Questions

Is SSHTerm free?
SSHTerm costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iGotify free?
iGotify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSHTerm or iGotify have ads?
Neither SSHTerm nor iGotify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSHTerm or iGotify?
SSHTerm ships an update every 21 months, and iGotify monthly. Most recently, SSHTerm was updated on October 4, 2026 and iGotify on October 7, 2026.

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