# Tempest 3 vs SwiftServer

The clearest difference is rating: Tempest 3 at 5.0 against SwiftServer's 4.3. Tempest 3 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). SwiftServer's advantage is chart position (#78 vs unranked) and ratings volume (30 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tempest 3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and SwiftServer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tempest 3's written reviews are positive against 87% of SwiftServer's.

Tempest 3 ships an update every 5 days, SwiftServer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempest 3 | SwiftServer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-3-ssh-rdp-and-mosh/id6479175758/reviews)** | [4.3 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftserver-ssh-client/id6740036221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 86.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#78** |
| Size | 155 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atlas Express LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735054647) | [GitSwift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782134705) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempest 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-3-ssh-rdp-and-mosh/id6479175758)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tempest Pro - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Tempest Pro - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Tempest Pro Lifetime | $179.99 | one-time |


### SwiftServer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftserver-ssh-client/id6740036221)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage and monitor your servers remotely from your Apple devices. Provides real-time insights into CPU, memory, network, and storage usage, along with full terminal control and SFTP file management. Syncs data securely across devices.

**Highlights:** Real-time server monitoring, Full-featured terminal control, SFTP file management, iCloud data sync, Customizable terminal interface, Docker container health monitoring

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premuim | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tempest 3 free?

Tempest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SwiftServer free?

SwiftServer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tempest 3 or SwiftServer?

Tempest 3 is rated higher. Tempest 3 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SwiftServer averages 4.3 from 30 ratings.

### Do Tempest 3 or SwiftServer have ads?

Neither Tempest 3 nor SwiftServer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tempest 3 or SwiftServer?

Tempest 3 ships an update every 5 days, and SwiftServer every 9 days. Most recently, Tempest 3 was updated on September 20, 2026 and SwiftServer on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*