# SSH Term vs Fileso

The clearest difference is rating: Fileso at 4.8 against SSH Term's 4.2. Fileso also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 60%) and ads (none vs shown). SSH Term's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SSH Term sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Fileso sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fileso holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fileso has 74 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of SSH Term's written reviews are positive against 96% of Fileso's.

SSH Term ships an update weekly, Fileso every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Term | Fileso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-term-secure-remote-shell/id1638226840/reviews) | **[4.8 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileso-zip-rar-7zip-extractor/id6544783659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **95.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 126 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [Space-Time Transformation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296151491) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Term

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-term-secure-remote-shell/id1638226840)

A private SSH client for Mac, iPhone, and iPad offering full terminal and SCP functionality with live resource monitoring. All credentials remain on your device, ensuring 100% privacy. Offers premium features via subscription.

**Highlights:** Private SSH client, Full Terminal/SCP access, Live CPU/RAM/Disk monitoring, Credentials stay on device, SFTP support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |


### Fileso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileso-zip-rar-7zip-extractor/id6544783659)

This app is a powerful file manager designed for extensive file handling. It allows users to import, preview, compress, extract, edit, and convert a wide range of file types. It also supports various cloud storage and network protocols for seamless file management.

**Highlights:** Import and manage files from various sources, Preview a wide array of file formats, Edit and annotate PDF documents, Video, image, and audio editing tools, Unzip and compress archives, Support for cloud storage and network protocols

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Term free?

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

### Is Fileso free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SSH Term or Fileso?

Fileso is rated higher. SSH Term averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Fileso averages 4.8 from 74 ratings.

### Do SSH Term or Fileso have ads?

SSH Term shows ads; Fileso does not.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Term or Fileso?

SSH Term ships an update weekly, and Fileso every 2 weeks. Most recently, SSH Term was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fileso on October 30, 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.*