# SwiftServer vs Saffron SSH

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwiftServer at 87% against Saffron SSH's 0%. SwiftServer also leads on chart position (#99 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwiftServer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Saffron SSH sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwiftServer | Saffron SSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftserver-ssh-client/id6740036221/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31** | — |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GitSwift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782134705) | [Upcastr Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739285580) |

## What reviewers say

### SwiftServer

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

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive SSH client and server monitoring tool for developers and sysadmins. It offers a terminal, live server status, Docker management, and SFTP capabilities, all without requiring server-side installations. It supports Linux, macOS, and Windows servers across multiple Apple devices.

**Highlights:** SSH and Mosh terminal sessions, Live server monitoring (CPU, memory, network, GPU), Docker container and image management, SFTP file browsing and transfer, Port forwarding and jump host support, SSH key generation and management, iCloud sync for settings and keys

**In-app purchases (3)**

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


### Saffron SSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saffron-ssh/id6806513664)

A fast, native SSH client for iOS devices. It offers unlimited hosts, port forwarding, agent forwarding, and key management. Optional AI features and iCloud syncing for Pro users are available.

**Highlights:** Unlimited hosts and sessions, Port forwarding (local, remote, SOCKS5), Agent forwarding, Ed25519 key generation and import, Snippets library and autocomplete, iCloud sync for Pro users, Mosh support for resilient sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Saffron AI (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Saffron Pro (Yearly) | $9.49 | per year |
| Saffron AI (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Saffron Everything (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Saffron Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwiftServer free?

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

### Is Saffron SSH free?

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

### Do SwiftServer or Saffron SSH have ads?

Neither SwiftServer nor Saffron SSH shows ads.

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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.*