Comparison

Compute vs WebSSH

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

Head to head
About

Compute

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
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TO CONNECT TO YOUR LOCAL MAC: 1. Open System Preferences; 2. Type SSH in the search field and select Remote Login option; 3. Enable remote login; 4. Use [hostname].local and your username / password to connect. We believe that it should be easy to solve any computational problem using any device. That's why we've built Compute. Connect by SSH to your Mac, private server or even AWS instance using your iPhone or iPad.  It's also possible to use SSH Port Forwarding to run Jupyter or Cloud VSCode to code something on the go. Please tell us what you think! skintimeapp@gmail.com Don't forget to rate the app! Privacy policy: https://skintimeapp.com/privacy.html Terms of use: https://skintimeapp.com/terms.html

About

WebSSH

Manage servers and cloud platforms on the go with this app. It offers real-time monitoring, SFTP file management, secure SSH connections, and Docker container control. Supports major cloud providers and NAS devices.

Highlights
  • Real-time server monitoring
  • SFTP file browsing and editing
  • Secure SSH connectivity
  • Docker/Pod container management
  • Support for AWS, Azure, GCP
  • NAS device management
Features
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WebSSH – Manage Your Servers & OpenClaw Anywhere Take full control of your servers and OpenClaw instances right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Monitor performance, manage files, and stay on top of your infrastructure anytime, anywhere. Highlights: Real-time Server Monitoring: Track CPU, GPU, memory, disk, and network metrics at a glance. OpenClaw Management: Remotely manage models, monitor token usage, and control OpenClaw via SSH. Secure SFTP: Browse, edit, upload, and download server files safely. Docker & Pods Control: Restart, stop, remove containers, inspect logs, and more. Instant Alerts: Receive notifications for critical events to prevent downtime. Wide Platform Support: Works with AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Baidu Cloud, NAS devices, and Linux/Unix/Windows servers. Why WebSSH? Enjoy a user-friendly interface, secure encrypted connections, and powerful server management on the go. Whether you’re a system administrator, DevOps engineer, or IT professional, WebSSH makes remote server and OpenClaw management simple and efficient. Download WebSSH today and manage your servers and AI instances from the palm of your hand. Contact: miaozhi.ai@gmail.com

Screenshots

Compute3 screens
WebSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WebSSH at 82% against Compute's 33%. WebSSH also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Compute's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Compute sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and WebSSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compute holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 44 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Compute's written reviews are positive against 82% of WebSSH's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compute ships an update every 6 weeks, WebSSH every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Compute versus WebSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComputeWebSSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings) — better4.6 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1844 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman TsopinCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Compute

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

WebSSH

All ratings44 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Compute

Subscriptions2
  • Coffee$3.991 Month
  • Lunch$8.491 Month
1 purchases

WebSSH

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Compute free?
Compute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WebSSH free?
WebSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compute or WebSSH?
Compute is rated higher. Compute averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while WebSSH averages 4.6 from 44 ratings.
Do Compute or WebSSH have ads?
Neither Compute nor WebSSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compute or WebSSH?
Compute ships an update every 6 weeks, and WebSSH every 5 weeks. Most recently, Compute was updated on October 4, 2026 and WebSSH on October 9, 2026.

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