# WebSSH vs Packet Sender

The clearest difference is price: WebSSH at Free against Packet Sender's $1.99. WebSSH also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). Packet Sender's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On rating, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

WebSSH is free to download; Packet Sender costs $1.99 up front. WebSSH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Packet Sender asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for WebSSH against 4.8 for Packet Sender. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebSSH has 2.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of WebSSH's written reviews are positive against 43% of Packet Sender's.

WebSSH ships an update every 10 days, Packet Sender every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebSSH | Packet Sender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-sender-udp-tcp-ssl/id1558236648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #33 | **#12** |
| Size | 257 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MENGUS ARNAUD](https://appshunter.io/developer/461353964) | [NagleCode, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338199853) |

## What reviewers say

### WebSSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #96 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WebSSH Developer Tip | $1.99 | per month |
| WebSSH Developer Tip | $9.99 | per year |
| WebSSH PRO | $15.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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.)

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Packet Sender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-sender-udp-tcp-ssl/id1558236648)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This network utility allows users to send UDP, TCP, and SSL packets with mixed ASCII or HEX input. It also supports sending HTTP GET/POST requests and receiving unsolicited packets on chosen ports. Data can be copied and pasted in various formats, and desktop packets can be transferred via cloud.

**Highlights:** Send UDP, TCP, SSL packets, Mixed ASCII or HEX input, Send HTTP GET/POST requests, Receive unsolicited packets, Copy/Paste data in ASCII/HEX/RAW, Transfer desktop packets via cloud

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebSSH free?

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

### Is Packet Sender free?

Packet Sender costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WebSSH or Packet Sender?

Packet Sender is rated higher. WebSSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Packet Sender averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do WebSSH or Packet Sender have ads?

Neither WebSSH nor Packet Sender shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WebSSH or Packet Sender?

WebSSH ships an update every 10 days, and Packet Sender every 4 months. Most recently, WebSSH was updated on October 13, 2026 and Packet Sender on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WebSSH or Packet Sender?

WebSSH currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and Packet Sender at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*