# WebSSH vs Developer Tools

The clearest difference is rating: WebSSH at 4.7 against Developer Tools's 2.0. WebSSH also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Developer Tools's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Developer Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WebSSH holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebSSH has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of WebSSH's written reviews are positive against 100% of Developer Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WebSSH ships an update every 2 weeks, Developer Tools every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebSSH | Developer Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-tools-exabox/id1577374289/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 254 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MENGUS ARNAUD](https://appshunter.io/developer/461353964) | [Alberto Malagoli](https://appshunter.io/developer/965971566) |

## What reviewers say

### WebSSH

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

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #95 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


### Developer Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-tools-exabox/id1577374289)

This app consolidates over 30 essential developer utilities into a single, offline application. It provides tools for formatting, encoding, decoding, generating data, and testing code snippets without needing an internet connection. Enjoy a privacy-first approach with a one-time purchase and extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Over 30 offline developer tools, JSON formatter and converter, Base64 encoder/decoder, Fake data generator, Regular expression evaluator, REST API client, Customizable themes and highlighting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebSSH free?

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

### Is Developer Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WebSSH or Developer Tools?

WebSSH is rated higher. WebSSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Developer Tools averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WebSSH or Developer Tools have ads?

Neither WebSSH nor Developer Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WebSSH or Developer Tools?

WebSSH ships an update every 2 weeks, and Developer Tools every 6 weeks. Most recently, WebSSH was updated on October 6, 2026 and Developer Tools on September 18, 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.*