Comparison

Tempest 3 vs Xcasca

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

Xcasca

This cross-platform client offers efficient remote system management via SSH and SFTP. It features multi-session support, intuitive organization, and advanced keyboard options for seamless connectivity across devices. Enjoy an ad-free experience with customizable settings.

Highlights
  • Multi-session support
  • Intuitive session management
  • Compose bar for editing commands
  • Advanced keyboard with special characters
  • Multiple authentication types
  • Customizable appearance
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Simple, Lightweight, and Always in Sync. Xcasca is a cross-platform SSH & SFTP Client that gives you access to your sessions wherever and whenever. With a wide variety of features in a lightweight package, manage your remote systems on any device (desktop and mobile) with purity and efficiency. Available for most desktop and mobile platforms. Xcasca Features: - Multi-Session Support. Have multiple connections open at once. Access to any of your sessions is just a finger-swipe or click away. - Intuitive Session Management. Organize and edit your sessions with Xcasca’s session management. - Compose Bar. The multi-line Compose Bar allows you to type out, edit, and review your string before sending. - Advanced Keyboard. Quick access to all special characters for whatever the situation calls for. - Multiple Authentication Types. Password, Public Key, and Keyboard Interactive authentication support. - Customizations. Modify appearance, font, and colors. - Ad-Free. - Actively developed with new features coming soon. Xcasca Plus Plan(Trial): - Secure Data Sync. Seamlessly synchronize your session data across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms with robust security. Terms: https://www.xcasca.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.xcasca.com/privacy Note: Some features Xcasca, including Secure Data Sync and Port Forwarding (X11, Local, Remote, SocksV5), are provided as trial features with time-limited access (Xcasca Plus Plan). After the trial period, full functionality is available with a paid subscription. Please review the plan details for specific features during the trial period.

Screenshots

Tempest 34 screens
Xcasca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tempest 3 at 100% against Xcasca's 47%. Tempest 3 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Xcasca's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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

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 Xcasca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. 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 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tempest 3's written reviews are positive against 47% of Xcasca's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempest 3 ships an update every 5 days, Xcasca every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tempest 3 versus Xcasca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempest 3Xcasca
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better1.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings99
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtlas Express LLCNetSarang, Inc.

Customer experience

Tempest 3

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

Xcasca

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative47.1%

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
2 purchases

Xcasca

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Plus Yearly$48.001 Year

Questions

Is Tempest 3 free?
Tempest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xcasca free?
Xcasca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tempest 3 or Xcasca?
Tempest 3 is rated higher. Tempest 3 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Xcasca averages 1.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Tempest 3 or Xcasca have ads?
Neither Tempest 3 nor Xcasca shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempest 3 or Xcasca?
Tempest 3 ships an update every 5 days, and Xcasca every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tempest 3 was updated on September 20, 2026 and Xcasca on September 25, 2026.

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