Comparison

Plant Config vs MagicSSH

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

Head to head
About

Plant Config

Features
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This configuration utility allows to setup, monitor and use custom IoT solutions.

About

MagicSSH

Features
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YOUR SERVERS. FULL CONTROL. ANYWHERE. MagicSSH is the professional SSH client for everyone who manages Linux servers โ€” developers, sysadmins, self-hosters. Connect in seconds, see instantly what's going on, and fix things with a tap that would normally make you open your laptop. WHY MAGICSSH? Other SSH apps give you a terminal. MagicSSH gives you a complete server cockpit: live dashboard, Docker management, service control, log streaming, and a command library โ€” all in a focused dark interface built for real admin work. LIVE DASHBOARD - CPU, RAM, and disk of every server at a glance - Operating system, uptime, and status in real time - Organize servers into groups (Work, Home, Clients โ€ฆ) FULL SSH TERMINAL - Real terminal with Esc, Tab, Ctrl, and arrow keys - Authenticate with password or SSH key (ed25519, RSA) - Multiple parallel sessions โ€” connections stay alive DOCKER, HANDLED - Start, stop, and recreate containers - Stream live logs straight from the container - Manage images, volumes, and networks - Inspect Compose files, prune the system COMMAND LIBRARY - Built-in commands: updates, disk analysis, processes, open ports, and more - Create, categorize, and star your own commands - Results in milliseconds โ€” no terminal session needed MULTI-COMMAND - Run one command across multiple servers at once - Per-server results with runtime and status - Perfect for updates, checks, and deployments across your whole fleet MONITORING & LOGS - Live graphs for CPU, RAM, swap, disk, network, and load - Historical data for trend analysis - Stream and filter system, auth, syslog, and kernel logs live SERVICE CONTROL - All systemd services at a glance โ€” active, inactive, failed - Start, stop, and restart services - View service logs directly SECURITY - Credentials never leave your device - No cloud, no account, no tracking - Direct, encrypted SSH connection to your servers PAY ONCE, USE FOREVER MagicSSH Pro is a one-time purchase โ€” no subscription, no recurring costs. Start free and take your time; Pro removes all limits: unlimited servers, parallel sessions, full Docker control, multi-command, and monitoring history. BUILT BY ADMINS, FOR ADMINS MagicSSH is actively developed. Feedback and requests: support@senova.app โ€” personal reply, usually within 24 hours. Download MagicSSH and manage your servers the way it should feel in 2026.

Screenshots

Plant Config2 screens
MagicSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plant Config at none against MagicSSH's 1. Plant Config also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MagicSSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plant Config asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Plant Config versus MagicSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlant ConfigMagicSSH
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better26.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIhor LytvynenkoFatih Yesilbas

In-app purchases

None

Plant Config

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MagicSSH

One-time1
  • MagicSSH Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Plant Config free?
Plant Config is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MagicSSH free?
MagicSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plant Config or MagicSSH have ads?
Neither Plant Config nor MagicSSH shows ads.

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