Comparison

WebSSH vs SSHUI

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

Head to head
About

WebSSH

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
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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, and Port Forwarding client for iOS and macOS — now with an integrated Proxmox client. Built 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). Connections are fast and stable, with support for local port forwarding, automatic startup commands, full terminal emulation (XTERM-256COLOR, XTERM, VT100), and custom profiles — themes, fonts, colors, and keyboard shortcuts tailored to your workflow. MANAGE FILES REMOTELY The integrated SFTP client lets you browse directories, create, rename, upload, and download files — and edit text files directly within the app. No separate FTP client needed. MORE THAN SSH WebSSH also supports Mosh, Telnet, and Serial connections, making it a versatile tool across a wide range of scenarios. Mosh (mobile shell) 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. Serial connections support full configuration (baud rate, parity, stop bits, flow control), and Telnet supports both direct and interactive authentication. PROXMOX AT YOUR FINGERTIPS NEW: WebSSH now includes a built-in Proxmox client. 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. BUILT-IN SYSADMIN TOOLKIT Quick diagnostics without leaving the app: Ping, Traceroute, DNS Lookup, and Whois. The mashREPL feature gives you a fully local shell (ls, grep, curl, ping, tar, and more) that works even without internet access. 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. 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

SSHUI

This app provides a streamlined terminal experience for mobile devices, simplifying input and offering robust file management. It allows for easy server file editing and visual server status monitoring, enhancing productivity for developers.

Highlights
  • Simplified terminal input
  • SFTP file management
  • Visual server status display
  • Online text file editing
  • Cross-server file transfer
Features
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- The terminal designed for mobile terminals will save you from the headache of terminal input problems. - The convenient file management function allows you to easily manage server files and transfer files between servers. - The visual server status display allows you to see the server status at a glance. - Online text file editing function allows you to easily complete tasks such as modifying configurations and modifying script parameters. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WebSSH4 screens
SSHUI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WebSSH at 4.7 against SSHUI's 4.0. WebSSH also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 3) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). SSHUI's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (16.4.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and SSHUI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WebSSH holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. 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 complicate that: 86% of WebSSH's written reviews are positive against 100% of SSHUI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
WebSSH versus SSHUI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebSSHSSHUI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#71 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMENGUS ARNAUD德武 杨

Customer experience

WebSSH

All ratings2,523 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews540 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative10.0%

SSHUI

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 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

SSHUI

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
3 purchases

SSHUI

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 12 Months$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Unlock$69.99

Questions

Is WebSSH free?
WebSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSHUI free?
SSHUI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebSSH or SSHUI?
WebSSH is rated higher. WebSSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while SSHUI averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do WebSSH or SSHUI have ads?
Neither WebSSH nor SSHUI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebSSH or SSHUI?
WebSSH ships an update every 2 weeks, and SSHUI every 2 weeks. Most recently, WebSSH was updated on September 24, 2026 and SSHUI on September 14, 2026.

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