PocketSSH vs Kestrel
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.
Kestrel
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Take total control of your infrastructure from anywhere. Kestrel is a premium, server management client designed for developers, sysadmins, and power users who demand performance, security, and smart features on the go.. Privacy Policy: Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PocketSSH at none against Kestrel's 4. Kestrel's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Kestrel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PocketSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PocketSSH | Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tinkercademy Community Showcase | Michael Wright |
In-app purchases
PocketSSH
No in-app purchases
Kestrel
- Kestrel Pro$3.991 Month
- Kestrel Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Kestrel Suite$39.991 Year
- Kestrel Pro Lifetime$49.99
