# WebSSH vs TxThinking SSH

The clearest difference is price: WebSSH at Free against TxThinking SSH's $19.99. WebSSH also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 3) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). TxThinking SSH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

WebSSH is free to download; TxThinking SSH costs $19.99 up front. WebSSH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TxThinking SSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for WebSSH against 4.7 for TxThinking SSH. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebSSH has 2.5K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of TxThinking SSH's.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebSSH | TxThinking SSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887/reviews) | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txthinking-ssh/id6476594011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 3 |
| 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** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MENGUS ARNAUD](https://appshunter.io/developer/461353964) | [TxThinking, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634589596) |

## What reviewers say

### WebSSH

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

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #108 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


### TxThinking SSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txthinking-ssh/id6476594011)

This app provides a secure SSH terminal for managing multiple servers. It supports simultaneous sessions, password, and private key authentication. A one-time purchase unlocks its functionality across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple servers, Multiple SSH sessions simultaneously, Password authentication, Private key authentication, One-time purchase

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebSSH free?

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

### Is TxThinking SSH free?

TxThinking SSH costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WebSSH or TxThinking SSH?

WebSSH and TxThinking SSH are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.5K and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do WebSSH or TxThinking SSH have ads?

Neither WebSSH nor TxThinking SSH 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.*