Comparison

Astrysk vs Zync

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

Head to head
About

Astrysk

This open-source application provides a unified remote control for self-hosted services. It currently supports managing Proxmox servers and running Large Language Models via Ollama, with more features planned.

Highlights
  • Unified remote control
  • Open-source
  • Self-hosted manager
  • Proxmox management
  • Ollama LLM support
Features
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Experience the power of control with Astrysk, your ultimate open-source self-hosted manager. Available Applets: - Proxmox (For managing Proxmox servers) - Ollama (For running Large Language Models - LLMs) Applets and more features coming soon! Please note: Astrysk is purely a remote control application and does not offer any functionality without the accompanying software installed on a server.

About

Zync

Features
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Zync: The Ultimate Remote Management Tool for Developers and Sysadmins. Take your terminal with you. Zync is a premium SSH and SFTP client designed for those who need reliable, secure, and beautiful access to their servers on the go. Whether you're fixing a critical bug from a cafe or monitoring logs during your commute, Zync provides a desktop-class terminal experience in the palm of your hand. KEY FEATURES: Full Xterm.js Terminal Emulation Experience a high-performance, accurate terminal. Zync supports full ANSI colors, interactive programs (Vim, Htop, Tmux), and window resizing that actually works. Security You Can Trust Your credentials stay yours. Zync uses iOS Keychain and industry-standard encrypted storage to keep your passwords and private keys safe. Supports Password and SSH Key-based authentication. Integrated SFTP Support Not just a terminal. Browse your server's file system, download logs, or upload quick fixes directly from your mobile device. Custom Terminal Keyboard Stop fighting with the default iOS keyboard. Our built-in toolbar gives you instant access to Ctrl, Alt, Tab, Esc, and Arrow keys, making command-line navigation effortless. Organized Host Management Save and organize your frequently used servers. Connect in a single tap with our streamlined connection manager. Premium Modern UI Tools for developers don't have to be ugly. Zync features a sleek, minimalist design that feels right at home on your device, with full support for Dark and Light modes. WHY USE ZYNC? Built for Speed: Optimized React Native architecture for near-instant connections. Lightweight: No bloat, just the tools you need to get the job done. Reliable: Built to handle unstable mobile networks with graceful reconnection. Perfect for: DevOps Engineers, System Administrators, Web Developers, and anyone who needs to "zync" up with their infrastructure.

Screenshots

Astrysk1 screens
Zync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zync at none against Astrysk's 4. Astrysk's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. Astrysk sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Zync asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Astrysk versus Zync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstryskZync
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbayomi IkuruBytequests Software Private Limited

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Astrysk

One-time4
  • Buy Me A Soda$0.99
  • Buy Me A Coffee$2.99
  • Buy Me A Beverage$4.99
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  • Buy Me A Meal$9.99
None

Zync

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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