Comparison

Tempest 3 vs WebSSH

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

Head to head
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

About

WebSSH

Manage servers and cloud platforms on the go with this app. It offers real-time monitoring, SFTP file management, secure SSH connections, and Docker container control. Supports major cloud providers and NAS devices.

Highlights
  • Real-time server monitoring
  • SFTP file browsing and editing
  • Secure SSH connectivity
  • Docker/Pod container management
  • Support for AWS, Azure, GCP
  • NAS device management
Features
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WebSSH – Manage Your Servers & OpenClaw Anywhere Take full control of your servers and OpenClaw instances right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Monitor performance, manage files, and stay on top of your infrastructure anytime, anywhere. Highlights: Real-time Server Monitoring: Track CPU, GPU, memory, disk, and network metrics at a glance. OpenClaw Management: Remotely manage models, monitor token usage, and control OpenClaw via SSH. Secure SFTP: Browse, edit, upload, and download server files safely. Docker & Pods Control: Restart, stop, remove containers, inspect logs, and more. Instant Alerts: Receive notifications for critical events to prevent downtime. Wide Platform Support: Works with AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Baidu Cloud, NAS devices, and Linux/Unix/Windows servers. Why WebSSH? Enjoy a user-friendly interface, secure encrypted connections, and powerful server management on the go. Whether you’re a system administrator, DevOps engineer, or IT professional, WebSSH makes remote server and OpenClaw management simple and efficient. Download WebSSH today and manage your servers and AI instances from the palm of your hand. Contact: miaozhi.ai@gmail.com

Screenshots

Tempest 34 screens
WebSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tempest 3 at 5.0 against WebSSH's 4.6. Tempest 3 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). WebSSH's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Tempest 3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and WebSSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tempest 3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tempest 3's written reviews are positive against 82% of WebSSH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempest 3 ships an update every 5 days, WebSSH every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Tempest 3 versus WebSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempest 3WebSSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.6 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings944 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#143 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtlas Express LLCCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Tempest 3

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WebSSH

All ratings44 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tempest 3

Subscriptions2
  • Tempest Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Tempest Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tempest Pro Lifetime$179.99
1 purchases

WebSSH

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Tempest 3 free?
Tempest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WebSSH free?
WebSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tempest 3 or WebSSH?
Tempest 3 is rated higher. Tempest 3 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while WebSSH averages 4.6 from 44 ratings.
Do Tempest 3 or WebSSH have ads?
Neither Tempest 3 nor WebSSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempest 3 or WebSSH?
Tempest 3 ships an update every 5 days, and WebSSH every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tempest 3 was updated on October 7, 2026 and WebSSH on October 14, 2026.

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