Comparison

SSH Term vs Nodex

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

Head to head
About

SSH Term

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
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Private SSH Client‌ The ‌100% private‌ SSH terminal for Mac/iPhone/iPad: • ‌No ads • Full ‌Terminal/SCP‌ with live ‌CPU/RAM/Disk‌ monitoring • ‌All credentials stay only on your device‌ - We ‌never collect‌ your data Subscription Terms Subscribe to access premium app features. Subscription details are the following: • Length: weekly or yearly • Free trial: only on selected subscriptions • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase • Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms & Conditions https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/SSH-Term-Terms-Conditions-215cf6557a08807cb5d8c02f2604732b?source=copy_link Privacy Policy https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/SSH-Term-Privacy-Policy-215cf6557a08806db930c2fd2c221bee?source=copy_link Contact us at sshterm.help@gmail.com

About

Nodex

Features
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Nodex is an SSH-first server monitoring app for Linux hosts. No agent required. Connect directly over SSH and get the operational data you need in seconds. - Monitor system health in real time. Track CPU, memory, disk, swap, uptime, and network activity across your servers. - Manage services quickly. View service states and run common systemd actions like start, stop, restart, enable, and disable. - Review alerts and logs. Spot failed services and recent journal events to troubleshoot issues faster. - Work across multiple servers. Save multiple hosts, switch quickly, and keep your favorite systems one tap away. - Keep credentials protected. Authentication secrets are stored in iOS Keychain, and host key trust checks help prevent MITM surprises. Nodex is built for developers, operators, and self-hosters who want practical server visibility from mobile without unnecessary complexity. EULA: https://nodexapp.eu/terms/

Screenshots

SSH Term4 screens
Nodex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nodex at none against SSH Term's shown. SSH Term's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. SSH Term sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Nodex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH Term ships an update weekly, Nodex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SSH Term versus Nodex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH TermNodex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWHATSTICKER APPS SRLGyorgy Bolyki

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SSH Term

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$2.997 Days
  • Yearly premium$49.991 Year
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  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Nodex

Subscriptions1
  • Nodex Yearly subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nodex Yearly subscription$9.99

Questions

Is SSH Term free?
SSH Term is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nodex free?
Nodex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSH Term or Nodex have ads?
SSH Term shows ads; Nodex does not.
Which is updated more often, SSH Term or Nodex?
SSH Term ships an update weekly, and Nodex every 3 weeks. Most recently, SSH Term was updated on September 25, 2026 and Nodex on October 1, 2026.

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