Comparison

WebSSH vs HTTP Catcher

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

Head to head
About

WebSSH

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing remote servers. It offers secure SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and Port Forwarding capabilities, along with file management and built-in diagnostic utilities. Customize your workflow with extensive profile options for a seamless server management experience.

Highlights
  • SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Port Forwarding client
  • Secure authentication methods
  • Integrated SFTP file management
  • Customizable terminal profiles
  • Built-in sysadmin diagnostic tools
  • Local mashREPL shell
Features
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Whether you're on the go or at your desk, WebSSH keeps you connected — anytime, anywhere! ٩(^‿^)۶ WebSSH is a professional SSH, Mosh, SFTP, Telnet, and Port Forwarding client for iOS and macOS — now with an integrated Proxmox client. Built for developers, system administrators, and IT professionals who need reliable, secure remote access wherever they are. CONNECT WITH CONFIDENCE Authenticate with passwords, two-factor challenge, or keys (RSA, DSA, ED25519, PuTTY). Connections are fast and stable, with support for local port forwarding, automatic startup commands, full terminal emulation (XTERM-256COLOR, XTERM, VT100), and custom profiles — themes, fonts, colors, and keyboard shortcuts tailored to your workflow. MANAGE FILES REMOTELY The integrated SFTP client lets you browse directories, create, rename, upload, and download files — and edit text files directly within the app. No separate FTP client needed. MORE THAN SSH WebSSH also supports Mosh, Telnet, and Serial connections, making it a versatile tool across a wide range of scenarios. Mosh (mobile shell) keeps your session alive through network changes, sleep, and flaky connections — switch from Wi-Fi to cellular and pick up right where you left off. Serial connections support full configuration (baud rate, parity, stop bits, flow control), and Telnet supports both direct and interactive authentication. PROXMOX AT YOUR FINGERTIPS NEW: WebSSH now includes a built-in Proxmox client. Connect to one or more Proxmox servers and clusters, monitor your nodes at a glance (CPU, memory, storage), and manage your VMs and LXC containers — start, stop, reboot and migrate them right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. BUILT-IN SYSADMIN TOOLKIT Quick diagnostics without leaving the app: Ping, Traceroute, DNS Lookup, and Whois. The mashREPL feature gives you a fully local shell (ls, grep, curl, ping, tar, and more) that works even without internet access. WHY WEBSSH? Most SSH clients are either too basic or too bloated. WebSSH hits the sweet spot: professional-grade features, a clean mobile-first interface, and rock-solid reliability — every on-device feature unlocked with a single one-time PRO purchase, yours for life. One app. Every protocol. Zero compromises. Download WebSSH and keep your servers close at hand, no matter where you are. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HTTP Catcher

This app acts as a web debugging proxy to intercept, inspect, modify, and replay web traffic. It records HTTP and HTTPS traffic directly on your device without needing a computer, making it easy to test apps and websites.

Highlights
  • Intercept and inspect web traffic
  • Decrypt HTTPS traffic
  • Modify requests and responses
  • Replay requests
  • Block URLs
  • View WebSocket
  • DNS mapping
Features
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HTTP Catcher is a web debugging proxy. It can be used to intercept, inspect, modify and replay web traffic. You don't need to connect to a computer, HTTP Catcher records HTTP traffic under Wi-Fi and cellular networks in the background. HTTP Catcher makes it easy to test your apps and websites, and you can view requests and responses directly. HOW IT WORKS HTTP Catcher creates a local VPN on your device. When you start to capture web traffic, HTTP Catcher will launch a local http proxy in VPN process. All of your web traffic will be forwarded to the local http proxy via VPN. FEATURES * Decrypt HTTPS traffic * View WebSocket * Block URL * Replay request * Modify requests and responses on the fly * Domain name filter * HTML, JavaScript, CSS reformat and re-indent * HEX viewer * DNS mapping

Screenshots

WebSSH4 screens
HTTP Catcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WebSSH at 4.7 against HTTP Catcher's 3.1. WebSSH also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 61%) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 136). HTTP Catcher's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. WebSSH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HTTP Catcher sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WebSSH holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebSSH has 2.5K ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of WebSSH's written reviews are positive against 61% of HTTP Catcher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebSSH ships an update every 2 weeks, HTTP Catcher every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
WebSSH versus HTTP Catcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebSSHHTTP Catcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better3.1 (136 ratings)
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better61.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better136
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#29 — better#100
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMENGUS ARNAUDMESS LAB LTD

Customer experience

WebSSH

All ratings2,534 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews545 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative10.1%

HTTP Catcher

All ratings136 ratings
Positive48.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative41.9%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative30.6%

User reviews

WebSSH

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient and fast
  • 🔒 Secure SSH/SFTP connections
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful additional tools (ping, traceroute, etc.)
  • 👍 Seamless iCloud sync across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues
  • 🐛 Copy/paste functionality can be buggy
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices/iOS versions
  • 🐛 Slow input response in some cases
  • 🐛 SFTP limitations (no folder uploads, etc.)

HTTP Catcher

From 136 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎯 Comprehensive traffic sniffing capabilities
  • 🔒 DNS hijacking and HTTPS decryption support
  • 💻 Works across multiple devices via proxy
  • 💰 Affordable compared to competitors
  • 🎨 Intuitive UI and user-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes on newer iOS versions
  • ❌ Certificate installation issues
  • 🚫 HTTPS capture broken on iOS 16+
  • 📉 Lack of maintenance and updates
  • 😕 Poor customer support responsiveness

Bugs and requests

WebSSH

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Connections failing randomly
  • Session saving not working reliably
  • Clipboard issues (pasting previous content)
  • Drag and drop file uploads not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for function keys
  • Improve SFTP functionality (folder uploads, file details, etc.)
  • Implement background session support
  • Add option to save SSH key passphrases
  • Provide a way to mass import/export SSH connections

HTTP Catcher

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Certificate not working on iOS 16
  • App crashes on iOS 16.5.1
  • Advanced replay feature non-functional
  • Restore purchase button unresponsive
  • Piracy detection false positives
Show 4 more
  • Website loading blocked during HTTPS capture
  • Incomplete JSON text display
  • UI rendering issues on iOS 10.3.3
  • Purchase restoration fails after device reset

Requested features

10 requests
  • User agent identification in traffic logs
  • Advanced filtering and search capabilities
  • Per-app request blacklist functionality
  • Request history filtering by application
  • Copy entire request headers at once
Show 5 more
  • Edit and resend requests without rewrite rules
  • TCP and UDP packet capture support
  • Regular expression support for validation
  • Config file import functionality
  • Improved text display for full content visibility

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WebSSH

Subscriptions2
  • WebSSH Developer Tip$1.991 Month
  • WebSSH Developer Tip$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • WebSSH PRO$15.00
2 purchases

HTTP Catcher

One-time2
  • 3 Days Free TrialFree
  • Full Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is WebSSH free?
WebSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTTP Catcher free?
HTTP Catcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebSSH or HTTP Catcher?
WebSSH is rated higher. WebSSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while HTTP Catcher averages 3.1 from 136 ratings.
Do WebSSH or HTTP Catcher have ads?
Neither WebSSH nor HTTP Catcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebSSH or HTTP Catcher?
WebSSH ships an update every 2 weeks, and HTTP Catcher every 3 weeks. Most recently, WebSSH was updated on October 6, 2026 and HTTP Catcher on October 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, WebSSH or HTTP Catcher?
WebSSH currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and HTTP Catcher at #100. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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