# WebSSH vs RestForge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WebSSH at 86% against RestForge's 0%. WebSSH also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.3) and ads (none vs shown). RestForge's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WebSSH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and RestForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WebSSH holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.3. 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 0% of RestForge's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebSSH | RestForge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887/reviews)** | [1.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restforge-api-client/id6746305017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MENGUS ARNAUD](https://appshunter.io/developer/461353964) | [KHANG LE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729052738) |

## 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


### RestForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restforge-api-client/id6746305017)

This app allows developers to build, test, debug, and automate APIs directly from their mobile devices. It supports various HTTP methods, body types, and offers cloud sync, scripting, and SOAP support. Premium features include code export and an analytics dashboard.

**Highlights:** Send and test all HTTP methods, Support for multiple body types, Import from popular API tools, Cloud sync across 5 platforms, Pre & post-request JavaScript scripting, SOAP/WSDL support, Request scheduling

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebSSH free?

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

### Is RestForge free?

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

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

WebSSH is rated higher. WebSSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while RestForge averages 1.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do WebSSH or RestForge have ads?

RestForge shows ads; WebSSH does not.

### Which is updated more often, WebSSH or RestForge?

WebSSH ships an update every 2 weeks, and RestForge every 2 weeks. Most recently, WebSSH was updated on September 24, 2026 and RestForge on September 9, 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.*