Uplink Admin vs mssh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Uplink Admin
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Configure your device remotely, anywhere, anytime! โข Configure your Uplink device remotely - change the notifications received from the digital inputs. - switch between different event formats - enable/disable various features supported by the Uplink devices. - Overwrite the account number set on the alarm panel with the one from the Uplink device. โข Review 12 months of event history. โข Receive real-time information about the device cellular signal level, mobile operator, input voltage, status of the inputs and many more โข Configure and manage multiple devices from a single account.
mssh
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mSSH is a professional SSH and SFTP client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Connect to your remote servers with password or key-based authentication (Ed25519, ECDSA, RSA). - Six terminal themes, saved command snippets, and cross-device iCloud sync - Everything you need to manage servers on the go. Cross-Device Sync โ Your connections, SSH keys, snippets, and settings sync across all your devices via iCloud. Private SSH keys sync optionally through end-to-end encrypted iCloud Keychain. On Mac, your existing ~/.ssh folder is imported automatically. Terminal Themes & Fonts โ Choose from six built-in themes: Default, Solarized Dark, Monokai, Nord, Dracula, and Tokyo Night. Pick your preferred font family and size (9โ24pt), cursor style (block, bar, or underline), and blink behavior. Changes apply instantly. Snippets โ Save commands you run often (deploy scripts, log tailing, service restarts) and send them to any active session with one tap. Access snippets from the terminal toolbar or the iOS keyboard accessory bar. Connection Organization โ Star favorites to pin them at the top. Group connections by environment (Production, Staging, Personal). Add color tags for visual scanning. Search across all connections by name, host, username, or group. SSH Terminal โ Full shell access with xterm-256color support. Manage multiple sessions with tabs. Split terminal view on iPad. Custom keyboard accessory bar with Esc, Tab, Ctrl, arrow keys, and quick-access snippets. format. Generate Ed25519 keys directly in the app. Import keys by pasting PEM text or from your Mac's ~/.ssh folder. All private keys stored in the Keychain with hardware encryption. SFTP File Browser โ Browse remote filesystems, upload and download files, and manage directories with an intuitive touch interface. Security โ Face ID and Touch ID for app-level protection. All credentials in the Keychain, hardware-encrypted. Host key verification via Trust On First Use (TOFU) with SHA-256 fingerprints. No accounts, no telemetry, no ads. Mac Support โ Native macOS app with sidebar navigation. Import your ~/.ssh keys and config with one click. Sync connections from iPhone via iCloud. Open Source โ mSSH is open source at github.com/nirasnet/mssh. Built with SwiftTerm and Citadel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Uplink Admin at none against mssh's 3. Uplink Admin also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). mssh's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. mssh sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Uplink Admin asks for nothing beyond the download.
Uplink Admin ships an update every 3 weeks, mssh every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Uplink Admin | mssh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uplink Security Inc. | Jadesada Ponyium |
In-app purchases
Uplink Admin
No in-app purchases
mssh
- Coffee Tip$0.99
- Lunch Tip$4.99
- Dinner Tip$9.99









