Comparison

Insterm vs Swavan SSH Studio

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

Head to head
About

Insterm

Features
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By specifying the host name (IP address, etc.), user name, password, and port number in the app, you can log in remotely using SSH. After logging in, you can display the terminal screen and perform command operations.

About

Swavan SSH Studio

Connect securely to remote servers with a full-featured SSH client and terminal emulator. Manage files, run commands, and create secure tunnels. All credentials are encrypted locally for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • Full terminal emulation
  • SFTP file manager
  • Secure credential vault
  • SSH tunneling
  • Script manager
  • P2P connection sharing
  • Network scanner
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Swavan SSH Studio is a free, full-featured SSH client and terminal emulator for iPhone and iPad. Securely connect to your remote servers, manage files, and run commands — no subscriptions, no accounts required. SSH Terminal Connect to Linux, macOS, and Windows servers with full terminal emulation. Manage multiple active sessions and switch between them instantly. Auto-detect remote OS type for optimized experience. SFTP File Manager Browse remote file systems, upload and download files, create and rename folders, and edit text files — all through a built-in SFTP browser with directory caching for fast navigation. Secure Vault All your credentials are encrypted locally using ChaCha20-Poly1305 with Argon2 key derivation. No data leaves your device. Lock and unlock your vault with a master password. SSH Tunneling Create local, remote, and dynamic SOCKS proxy tunnels for secure port forwarding. Configure auto-start tunnels that activate when you connect. Script Manager Save, organize, and execute scripts on remote servers. Create script folders, mark favorites, and upload scripts directly to your connected sessions. P2P Connection Sharing Share server connection details securely between devices using peer-to-peer networking — no cloud service involved. Network Scanner Discover SSH servers on your local network automatically. Backup & Restore Export all your connections and settings to a file. Restore them on any device. Additional Features - Connection search and organization - Customizable executor mappings for file types - Terminal history and buffer management - Terminal resize support - Log viewer for troubleshooting Privacy First No tracking. No analytics. No accounts. No servers. Everything stays on your device, encrypted.

Screenshots

Insterm3 screens
Swavan SSH Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Swavan SSH Studio at none against Insterm's shown. Swavan SSH Studio also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Insterm ships an update every 5 months, Swavan SSH Studio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Insterm versus Swavan SSH Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstermSwavan SSH Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYusuke MoriBiplab Pokhrel

In-app purchases

None

Insterm

No in-app purchases

None

Swavan SSH Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Insterm free?
Insterm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swavan SSH Studio free?
Swavan SSH Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Insterm or Swavan SSH Studio have ads?
Insterm shows ads; Swavan SSH Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Insterm or Swavan SSH Studio?
Insterm ships an update every 5 months, and Swavan SSH Studio every 4 days. Most recently, Insterm was updated on October 6, 2026 and Swavan SSH Studio on October 24, 2026.

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