# TinySSH vs SwiftServer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwiftServer at 86% against TinySSH's 25%. SwiftServer also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). TinySSH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwiftServer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TinySSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

SwiftServer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwiftServer has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of TinySSH's written reviews are positive against 86% of SwiftServer's.

TinySSH ships an update every 2 months, SwiftServer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinySSH | SwiftServer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyssh/id1661840988/reviews) | **[4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftserver-ssh-client/id6740036221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 24 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHONI DIGITAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505671941) | [GitSwift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782134705) |

## What reviewers say

### TinySSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyssh/id1661840988)

This secure mobile SSH client allows for private server access on the go. Connect using passwords or private keys, and save connections for convenience. It prioritizes user privacy by not collecting any data and ensuring all stored information is removed upon deletion.

**Highlights:** Secure server access, Password authentication, Private key authentication, Save connections, No data collection, Data removed on deletion

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SwiftServer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftserver-ssh-client/id6740036221)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive SSH client and server monitoring tool for developers and sysadmins. It offers a terminal, live server status, Docker management, and SFTP capabilities, all without requiring server-side installations. It supports Linux, macOS, and Windows servers across multiple Apple devices.

**Highlights:** SSH and Mosh terminal sessions, Live server monitoring (CPU, memory, network, GPU), Docker container and image management, SFTP file browsing and transfer, Port forwarding and jump host support, SSH key generation and management, iCloud sync for settings and keys

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TinySSH free?

TinySSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SwiftServer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TinySSH or SwiftServer?

SwiftServer is rated higher. TinySSH averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SwiftServer averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.

### Do TinySSH or SwiftServer have ads?

Neither TinySSH nor SwiftServer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TinySSH or SwiftServer?

TinySSH ships an update every 2 months, and SwiftServer every 9 days. Most recently, TinySSH was updated on November 3, 2026 and SwiftServer on November 12, 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.*