# WebSSH vs SSHive

The clearest difference is ratings volume: WebSSH at 2.5K against SSHive's 1. WebSSH also leads on chart position (#51 vs unranked). SSHive's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WebSSH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SSHive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SSHive 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 1, 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 SSHive's.

WebSSH ships an update every 10 days, SSHive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebSSH | SSHive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshive-ssh-sftp-and-terminal/id6760705487/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 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 257 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MENGUS ARNAUD](https://appshunter.io/developer/461353964) | [NetMeSafe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885828603) |

## What reviewers say

### WebSSH

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

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #116 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


### SSHive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshive-ssh-sftp-and-terminal/id6760705487)

This app provides comprehensive remote access to servers and desktops, supporting SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, and VPN. Manage files, open terminals, and control remote machines securely from your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** SSH terminal access, SFTP file management, RDP and VNC remote desktop, Built-in VPN, Secure credential management, iCloud sync, Face ID/Touch ID protection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSHive Pro | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebSSH free?

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

### Is SSHive free?

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

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

SSHive is rated higher. WebSSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while SSHive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WebSSH or SSHive have ads?

Neither WebSSH nor SSHive shows ads.

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

WebSSH ships an update every 10 days, and SSHive every 3 weeks. Most recently, WebSSH was updated on October 10, 2026 and SSHive on September 30, 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.*