Tempest 3 vs SSHUI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
SSHUI
This app provides a streamlined terminal experience for mobile devices, simplifying input and offering robust file management. It allows for easy server file editing and visual server status monitoring, enhancing productivity for developers.
- Simplified terminal input
- SFTP file management
- Visual server status display
- Online text file editing
- Cross-server file transfer
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- The terminal designed for mobile terminals will save you from the headache of terminal input problems. - The convenient file management function allows you to easily manage server files and transfer files between servers. - The visual server status display allows you to see the server status at a glance. - Online text file editing function allows you to easily complete tasks such as modifying configurations and modifying script parameters. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tempest 3 at 5.0 against SSHUI's 4.0. Tempest 3 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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. Tempest 3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and SSHUI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tempest 3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Tempest 3 ships an update every 5 days, SSHUI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tempest 3 | SSHUI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atlas Express LLC | 德武 杨 |
Customer experience
Tempest 3
SSHUI
In-app purchases
Tempest 3
- Tempest Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
- Tempest Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Tempest Pro Lifetime$179.99
SSHUI
- 1 Month1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- 12 Months$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro Unlock$69.99
