Comparison

WebSSH vs FMS Detective

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

FMS Detective

This app provides remote administration for FileMaker Server, allowing users to monitor server status, manage databases, and interact with connected clients from their mobile device. It offers real-time insights into server activity and operational controls for databases and schedules.

Highlights
  • Live server status overview
  • Database management (pause, resume, open, close)
  • Client monitoring and messaging
  • Schedule management (run on demand, abort)
  • Server overview with activity counts
  • Encryption key entry for databases
Features
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FMS Detective for iOS is a free admin companion for FileMaker Server. Check on your server, message and disconnect users, and manage your hosted databases from anywhere your phone has signal. Pair it with FMS Detective for Mac (fmsdetective.com) to get the full picture — the Mac app goes deep into your log files; the iOS app is what you reach for when you're away from your desk and need to act now. Everything happens between your phone and the FileMaker Server you administer. No accounts, no analytics, no telemetry, no third-party SDKs. Your credentials live in iOS Keychain on your device only. WHAT YOU CAN DO Server overview • Live status of your FileMaker Server with name, version, and IP • Activity counts: databases hosted, clients connected, schedules, plugins • License type, certificate expiration, backup configuration • Service status for Data API, OData, WebDirect, and ODBC/JDBC Databases • Searchable list with status, encryption, client count, and size at a glance • Tap a database to see who's connected, their privilege set, and how long they've been in • Operational actions: pause, resume, open, close, flush • Encryption key entry for encrypted-at-rest databases Clients • Searchable list of every connected FileMaker Pro, Go, WebDirect, Data API, and OData client • Tap a client to see open files, account name, and privilege set • Send a message to one client (Pro / Go / WebDirect only) • Broadcast a message to every connected client at once • Disconnect a client with optional grace period and warning message Schedules • Searchable list with enabled / disabled state, status, and last error code • Run any schedule on demand with one tap • Abort a running schedule with confirmation PRIVACY The app never sends data anywhere except to the FileMaker Server you connect it to. No analytics, no tracking, no advertising. Read the full privacy policy at https://www.fmsdetective.com/ios-privacy.html. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17 or later • A FileMaker Server you administer (Admin API access) ABOUT FMS Detective for iOS is built and maintained by the same developer behind FMS Detective for Mac. Visit fmsdetective.com for the desktop version.

Screenshots

WebSSH4 screens
FMS Detective4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FMS Detective at none against WebSSH's 3. FMS Detective also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). WebSSH's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 2) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support 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. FMS Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FMS Detective 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
WebSSH versus FMS Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebSSHFMS Detective
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#24 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMENGUS ARNAUDSamuel Rulon-Miller

Customer experience

WebSSH

All ratings2,534 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews545 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative10.1%

FMS Detective

All ratings2 ratings
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

FMS Detective

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
None

FMS Detective

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebSSH free?
WebSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FMS Detective free?
FMS Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WebSSH or FMS Detective?
FMS Detective is rated higher. WebSSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while FMS Detective averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WebSSH or FMS Detective have ads?
Neither WebSSH nor FMS Detective shows ads.

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