PocketSSH vs OpenPort Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketSSH
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PocketSSH is not another SSH client, but so much more than that. Manage Docker containers and services — start, stop, restart — all from the tap of a button, and view container and service statuses from widgets with just a glance. This app was created by Li Ziqi, Kayden Lee, Marcus Low Bok Yat & Yang JingLin under the 2023 Swift Accelerator Programme.
OpenPort Viewer
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OpenPort Viewer allows you to access your localhost from anywhere. Connect to your local development server remotely using OpenPort Host running on your Mac. Perfect for testing webhooks, APIs, and sharing work-in-progress with clients on the go. Commonly used to access Home Assistant (8123), n8n (5678), and OpenCode (4096)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: OpenPort Viewer at 3 against PocketSSH's 1. OpenPort Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PocketSSH | OpenPort Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tinkercademy Community Showcase | Chee Siang Tee |
In-app purchases
PocketSSH
No in-app purchases
OpenPort Viewer
No in-app purchases
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