Comparison

TxThinking SSH vs Tempest 3

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

Head to head
About

TxThinking SSH

This app provides a secure SSH terminal for managing multiple servers. It supports simultaneous sessions, password, and private key authentication. A one-time purchase unlocks its functionality across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple servers
  • Multiple SSH sessions simultaneously
  • Password authentication
  • Private key authentication
  • One-time purchase
Features
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A SSH Terminal. [Just make a one-time purchase, and you can download it on your iPhone, iPad, and macOS devices!] - Manage multiple servers - Supports opening multiple SSH sessions simultaneously - Support password authentication - Support private key authentication Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://www.txthinking.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.txthinking.com/privacy.html

About

Tempest 3

This cross-platform client offers robust server management with AI assistance for diagnostics and task completion. Securely connect, edit files, and synchronize workflows across devices with advanced encryption and collaboration features.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Advanced security with end-to-end encryption
  • AI Copilot for server tasks
  • Comprehensive SSH/SFTP support
  • Server and Kubernetes management
  • Collaboration and sharing features
Features
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Tempest is the SSH and Remote Desktop client built for people who actually manage servers. Connect via SSH, SFTP, or Mosh. Forward ports. Transfer files. Manage Kubernetes clusters. Collaborate in real-time. All from your phone, tablet, or Mac — with end-to-end encrypted cloud sync across every device. CORE FEATURES • SSH & Mosh — Reliable connections, even on flaky networks. Mosh keeps your session alive where SSH drops. • SFTP File Manager — Browse, edit, and transfer remote files with a native file manager experience. • Port Forwarding — Set up local and remote SSH tunnels in seconds. • Storm AI (Pro) — An AI agent that plans, executes, and completes terminal tasks for you. Not a chatbot — a copilot that actually runs commands. • Real-Time Collaboration — Invite teammates into your live terminal session. Debug together, resolve faster. • Kubernetes — Sync kubeconfigs, switch clusters, manage pods with AI-assisted workflows. • Post-Quantum Cryptography — One-tap switch to PQC key exchange. Protect your connections against future quantum threats today. • Connection Multiplexing — Reuse TCP connections. New sessions open instantly as additional channels. • Hardware Security Keys — FIDO2 / YubiKey authentication via ed25519-sk and ecdsa-sk. • 1Password Integration — Pull credentials directly from your vault. SECURITY FIRST Zero-knowledge architecture. Your data is end-to-end encrypted before it ever leaves your device. Encryption keys stay on your device — we never see them. Encryption is fully open-sourced for transparency. SYNC EVERYTHING Sessions, keys, snippets, and configurations sync across major OS. Pick up exactly where you left off. PRO UNLOCKS • Background connection persistence • Biometric app lock • Server performance monitoring dashboard • Full Storm AI access • Cloud sync --- Tempest is built by engineers, for engineers. Questions? Join us on Discord: gotempest.app/discord

Screenshots

TxThinking SSH3 screens
Tempest 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tempest 3 at Free against TxThinking SSH's $19.99. Tempest 3 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). TxThinking SSH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On review sentiment, 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

Tempest 3 is free to download; TxThinking SSH costs $19.99 up front. Tempest 3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TxThinking SSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tempest 3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TxThinking SSH versus Tempest 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTxThinking SSHTempest 3
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings310 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB178 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTxThinking, Inc.Atlas Express LLC

Customer experience

TxThinking SSH

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tempest 3

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TxThinking SSH

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tempest 3

Subscriptions2
  • Tempest Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Tempest Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tempest Pro Lifetime$179.99

Questions

Is TxThinking SSH free?
TxThinking SSH costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tempest 3 free?
Tempest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TxThinking SSH or Tempest 3?
Tempest 3 is rated higher. TxThinking SSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tempest 3 averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do TxThinking SSH or Tempest 3 have ads?
Neither TxThinking SSH nor Tempest 3 shows ads.

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