Comparison

Uptime Kuma Manager vs HQSSH

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

Head to head
About

Uptime Kuma Manager

Monitor your services from your phone by connecting to your Uptime Kuma servers. Receive instant notifications for downtime and view service status with clear indicators. Securely manage credentials and access protected servers.

Highlights
  • Connect to multiple Uptime Kuma servers
  • Background push notifications
  • Color-coded service status indicators
  • Secure credential storage (Keychain)
  • Cloudflare Access support
Features
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Uptime Kuma Manager allows you to connect to your Uptime Kuma servers and monitor the services directly from your phone. With a clean and simple interface, you can quickly view the status of your services and receive notifications when they go down. Features: • Connect to multiple Uptime Kuma servers • Stay informed with Background Push Notifications • View the status of your services with color-coded indicators • Securely store Uptime Kuma server credentials with Keychain • Support for Cloudflare Access protected servers — connect through Cloudflare Zero Trust with service token authentication Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://github.com/rebornix/uptime-kuma-monitor/blob/main/ukm-privacy.md

About

HQSSH

This app provides a robust SSH terminal and SFTP file manager for remote server management. It integrates AI CLI tools and offers persistent sessions that sync across devices. Securely manage SSH keys and automate tasks with this developer-focused tool.

Highlights
  • Full SSH terminal with 256-color xterm emulation
  • SFTP file manager for browsing and transferring files
  • AI CLI tool integration (Claude Code, Codex, Aider)
  • Persistent sessions that survive disconnects
  • Secure SSH key management (ED25519, RSA, ECDSA)
  • Command snippets and task automation
  • Multi-system dashboard for managing servers
Features
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HQSSH - SSH Terminal and File Manager HQSSH is an SSH terminal, SFTP file manager, and AI CLI tool launcher built for developers and vibe coders who manage remote servers from their phone. Full terminal. Full file browser. AI tool integration. Persistent sessions that survive disconnects and follow you across devices. SSH Terminal 256-color xterm emulation with a keyboard toolbar designed for mobile. ESC, TAB, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+D, Ctrl+Z, and arrow keys are always one tap away. Portrait and landscape support. This is a real terminal — not a stripped-down shell. SFTP File Manager Browse, upload, download, rename, and delete files on your remote systems. Create directories, change permissions with a chmod dialog, preview text files, and share downloads. Transfer progress tracking with cancel support. AI CLI Tools Launch Claude Code, Codex, or Aider directly from your phone. HQSSH discovers git repositories on your remote systems, detects which AI tools are installed, and lets you launch them in the right project directory with one tap. Manage AI-assisted development sessions on the go. Persistent Sessions Start a session on your phone. Pick it up later on another device. Sessions survive disconnects and device switches with full scrollback history. Multi-client attach lets you share sessions across devices simultaneously. SSH Key Management Generate ED25519, RSA, or ECDSA keys directly in the app. Import existing private keys. Keys are stored securely in the iOS Keychain. Password and private key authentication supported. Command Snippets Save frequently used commands as snippets — global or per-system. Organize by category, set auto-execute, and run with one tap. Includes built-in snippets for common operations. Task Automation Define reusable tasks at the system or project level. Run deployments, health checks, or any shell command with one tap. Review execution history and output logs. Multi-System Dashboard Manage all your servers from a single screen. Active sessions, quick-launch tasks, and recent run history at a glance. Import systems in bulk from your ~/.ssh/config file. Jump host support for bastion connections. Secure by Default SSH credentials encrypted with the iOS Keychain. Host key verification with fingerprint tracking. No data sent to third-party services. Supports any SSH-accessible system running Linux or macOS.

Screenshots

Uptime Kuma Manager4 screens
HQSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Uptime Kuma Manager at Free against HQSSH's $5.99. Uptime Kuma Manager also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 1) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). HQSSH's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Uptime Kuma Manager is free to download; HQSSH costs $5.99 up front. Uptime Kuma Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. HQSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HQSSH holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Uptime Kuma Manager has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Uptime Kuma Manager ships an update every 9 days, HQSSH every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Uptime Kuma Manager versus HQSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUptime Kuma ManagerHQSSH
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.3 (43 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#162 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeng LyuGelotto

Customer experience

Uptime Kuma Manager

All ratings41 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative22.2%

HQSSH

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Uptime Kuma Manager

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Spinner works, nothing else
  • App cannot connect
  • Connection not working
  • Freezing when adding server with TLS
  • iOS app seems limited to push notifications
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  • Test notifications work once, then fail
  • Cannot see monitors or groups in iOS app
  • Authentication options not working (2FA rejection)
  • Graph construction incorrect for longer periods
  • Widget shows entries as unreachable, doesn't update well
  • App doesn't recognize installation
  • Does not work with HTTPS
  • App freezes when adding server with TLS

Requested features

13 requests
  • One-time in-app purchase for notifications
  • Simple mode for history view (❌ or ✅)
  • Watch support
  • More widgets with customization
  • One-time purchase option for lifetime unlock
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  • Critical notification option (bypass sleep focus)
  • Two decimal points for Uptime %
  • Custom headers for Cloudflare Zero Trust access
  • Lifetime unlock option
  • iCloud syncing
  • User-adjustable yellow threshold for service checks or match web interface display
  • Support for Apple Watch with status viewing
  • Groups displayed correctly

HQSSH

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Uptime Kuma Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Premium Subscription Yearly$9.991 Year
None

HQSSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Uptime Kuma Manager free?
Uptime Kuma Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HQSSH free?
HQSSH costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Uptime Kuma Manager or HQSSH?
HQSSH is rated higher. Uptime Kuma Manager averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while HQSSH averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Uptime Kuma Manager or HQSSH have ads?
Neither Uptime Kuma Manager nor HQSSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Uptime Kuma Manager or HQSSH?
Uptime Kuma Manager ships an update every 9 days, and HQSSH every 2 weeks. Most recently, Uptime Kuma Manager was updated on November 3, 2026 and HQSSH on October 31, 2026.

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