Comparison

WebSSH vs nRF Connect Device Manager

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

Head to head
About

WebSSH

A robust SSH, Mosh, SFTP, and Telnet client for remote server management. Offers a comprehensive sysadmin toolbox with diagnostic tools, file management, and Proxmox integration for developers and IT professionals.

Highlights
  • SSH, Mosh, SFTP, Telnet, Serial, Port Forwarding
  • Proxmox client for VM/LXC management
  • Full terminal emulation with custom profiles
  • Integrated SFTP/SCP for file management
  • Multi-host command execution
  • Built-in sysadmin toolkit (Ping, Traceroute, etc.)
  • Wake-on-LAN and port knocking
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, Serial and Port Forwarding client for iPhone, iPad and Mac, with a built-in Proxmox client and a complete sysadmin toolbox. Built since 2012 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). Jump through bastion hosts, keep an alternative address per host for when you are inside or outside your network, and let known hosts protect you from surprises. Full terminal emulation (XTERM-256COLOR, XTERM, VT100) with WebGL rendering, split panes, inline images, buffer search, session recording and custom profiles — themes, fonts, colors and keyboard shortcuts tailored to your workflow. NEW IN 33: ONE COMMAND, EVERY HOST Run a command or a snippet on several hosts at once and watch the results come back side by side. The Terminal State Bar now shows more about the machine you are on, snippets get keyboard shortcuts on Mac, and the keyboard accessory keys can carry your own icons. MANAGE FILES REMOTELY The integrated SFTP and SCP client lets you browse directories, create, rename, upload and download files — and edit text files directly within the app. WebSSH can also open .txt files from anywhere on your device. MORE THAN SSH Mosh 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. Telnet supports direct and interactive authentication, including the CP437 character set for BBS servers. Serial connections support full configuration (baud rate, parity, stop bits, flow control). TUNNEL ANYTHING Local and dynamic port forwarding, VPN over SSH to route your device's traffic through a server, port knocking and Wake-on-LAN to reach machines that are not listening yet. PROXMOX AT YOUR FINGERTIPS 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. SNIPPETS THAT WORK FOR YOU Save the commands you type every day, add dynamic variables, sync them from a GitHub Gist and fire them with a shortcut. BUILT-IN SYSADMIN TOOLKIT Quick diagnostics without leaving the app: Ping, Traceroute, DNS Lookup with propagation check, Whois, network scanner, Certificate Checker, Postmaster for SMTP and DMARC audits, HTTP Forge for crafted requests, Hex Viewer, Baker for data transformations, Code Forge for QR codes, Subnet Calculator, Cron generator, Password Generator and end-to-end encrypted Secret Share. The mashREPL local shell (ls, grep, curl, ping, tar and more) works even without internet access. PRIVACY. PERIOD. No account. No analytics. No ads. Your connections stay on your device, and iCloud sync only runs when you turn it on. 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 on every device. 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

nRF Connect Device Manager

This tool allows for the updating and management of devices running specific SDKs via Bluetooth LE. It supports firmware updates, file system access, and basic device commands like reset and echo.

Highlights
  • Firmware Update Over-The-Air (FOTA, DFU)
  • File System Management
  • Device Reset
  • Echo Command
  • Logs & Stats Access
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nRF Connect Device Manager is a generic tool for updating and managing devices running nRF Connect SDK supporting Device Manager module over Bluetooth LE (aka Management Subsystem, Mcu Manager, Bare Metal, SMP Server, SUIT). Features: * Basic: Echo, Reset * Firmware Update Over-The-Air (FOTA, DFU) * File System * Logs & stats Links: Source code: https://github.com/NordicSemiconductor/IOS-nRF-Connect-Device-Manager * nRF Connect SDK: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Software-and-tools/Software/nRF-Connect-SDK * SMP Server Sample Doc: https://developer.nordicsemi.com/nRF_Connect_SDK/doc/latest/zephyr/samples/subsys/mgmt/mcumgr/smp_svr/README.html#smp-svr-sample * McuManager: https://github.com/apache/mynewt-mcumgr * SMP over Bluetooth: https://github.com/apache/mynewt-mcumgr/blob/master/transport/smp-bluetooth.md

Screenshots

WebSSH4 screens
nRF Connect Device Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: nRF Connect Device Manager at none against WebSSH's 3. nRF Connect Device Manager also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). WebSSH's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 2) and chart position (#18 vs #161). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. nRF Connect Device Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

nRF Connect Device Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebSSH has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of nRF Connect Device Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebSSH ships an update every 2 weeks, nRF Connect Device Manager every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
WebSSH versus nRF Connect Device Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebSSHnRF Connect Device Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#18 — better#161
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMENGUS ARNAUDNordic Semiconductor ASA

Customer experience

WebSSH

All ratings2,569 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews557 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.1%

nRF Connect Device Manager

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

nRF Connect Device Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

nRF Connect Device Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebSSH free?
WebSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is nRF Connect Device Manager free?
nRF Connect Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WebSSH or nRF Connect Device Manager?
nRF Connect Device Manager is rated higher. WebSSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while nRF Connect Device Manager averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WebSSH or nRF Connect Device Manager have ads?
Neither WebSSH nor nRF Connect Device Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebSSH or nRF Connect Device Manager?
WebSSH ships an update every 2 weeks, and nRF Connect Device Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, WebSSH was updated on November 12, 2026 and nRF Connect Device Manager on November 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, WebSSH or nRF Connect Device Manager?
WebSSH currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and nRF Connect Device Manager at #161. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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