# Compute vs Tempest 3

Compute and Tempest 3 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tempest 3's written reviews are positive against 33% of Compute's. Tempest 3 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compute sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tempest 3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tempest 3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Compute's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tempest 3's.

Compute ships an update every 6 weeks, Tempest 3 every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compute | Tempest 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compute-ssh-and-forwarding/id1589650660/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-3-ssh-rdp-and-mosh/id6479175758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 24 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Tsopin](https://appshunter.io/developer/923837081) | [Atlas Express LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735054647) |

## What reviewers say

### Compute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compute-ssh-and-forwarding/id1589650660)

Connect to your Mac, private server, or AWS instance via SSH from your iPhone or iPad. Run Jupyter or Cloud VSCode on the go using SSH port forwarding for on-the-fly coding.

**Highlights:** SSH connection to local Mac, servers, and AWS, SSH Port Forwarding, Run Jupyter notebooks remotely, Code with Cloud VSCode on the go, Connect from iPhone and iPad

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee | $3.99 | per month |
| Lunch | $8.49 | per month |


### Tempest 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-3-ssh-rdp-and-mosh/id6479175758)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This cross-platform client offers robust server management with AI assistance for diagnostics and task completion. Securely connect, edit files, and synchronize workflows across devices with advanced encryption and collaboration features.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform compatibility, Cloud synchronization, Advanced security with end-to-end encryption, AI Copilot for server tasks, Comprehensive SSH/SFTP support, Server and Kubernetes management, Collaboration and sharing features

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tempest Pro - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Tempest Pro - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Tempest Pro Lifetime | $179.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compute free?

Compute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tempest 3 free?

Tempest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compute or Tempest 3?

Tempest 3 is rated higher. Compute averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Tempest 3 averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Compute or Tempest 3 have ads?

Neither Compute nor Tempest 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compute or Tempest 3?

Compute ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tempest 3 every 5 days. Most recently, Compute was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tempest 3 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*