# WebSSH vs SwiftTermApp

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwiftTermApp at none against WebSSH's 3. SwiftTermApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). WebSSH's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 4) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SwiftTermApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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 point the same way: 86% of WebSSH's written reviews are positive against 100% of SwiftTermApp's.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebSSH | SwiftTermApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swifttermapp/id1574269133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 253 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MENGUS ARNAUD](https://appshunter.io/developer/461353964) | [MIguel de Icaza](https://appshunter.io/developer/375611786) |

## What reviewers say

### WebSSH

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #86 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


### SwiftTermApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swifttermapp/id1574269133)

This app provides a high-fidelity terminal emulator with advanced Unicode support. It allows secure SSH connections using keys stored in the device's secure enclave and features animated backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Xterm/DEC VT terminal emulation, Unicode and international character support, Secure SSH key generation and storage, Animated background shaders, Remote system login

**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 SwiftTermApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WebSSH or SwiftTermApp?

SwiftTermApp is rated higher. WebSSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while SwiftTermApp averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do WebSSH or SwiftTermApp have ads?

Neither WebSSH nor SwiftTermApp shows ads.

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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.*