Comparison

Insterm vs SSHaker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

SSHaker

Features
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SSHaker is a powerful, modern SSH and SFTP client designed for developers, system administrators, and power users who need a secure and efficient way to manage their remote servers. Built with security as a priority, SSHaker stores all your profiles and keys locally on your device, protected by platform-grade encryption (Keychain/Keystore) and biometric authentication. Key Features: โ€ข Full Terminal Emulator โ€” Xterm-compatible terminal with support for all standard escape sequences. โ€ข Secure Storage โ€” Credentials and private keys are never stored in plain text. โ€ข Biometric Lock โ€” Protect your sessions and keys with Face ID or Fingerprint. โ€ข Script Management โ€” Automate common tasks with a powerful script runner. Execute scripts across multiple hosts simultaneously. โ€ข SFTP Integration โ€” Browse, upload, and download files with ease. โ€ข Jump Hosts โ€” Connect to servers behind firewalls via SSH tunneling. โ€ข Customizable Themes โ€” Multiple terminal themes and font sizes to suit your preference. โ€ข SSH Key Management โ€” Generate, import, and manage Ed25519 and RSA keys. Auto-create and install keys on your servers. โ€ข Local Privacy โ€” No account required. Your data never leaves your device except via your own encrypted backups. SSHaker Pro unlocks unlimited profiles, unlimited SSH keys, jump host support, multi-host script execution, custom terminal themes, and more.

Screenshots

Insterm3 screens
SSHaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SSHaker at none against Insterm's shown. SSHaker also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท 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, SSHaker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Insterm versus SSHaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstermSSHaker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYusuke MoriRichard Lyman

In-app purchases

None

Insterm

No in-app purchases

None

SSHaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Insterm free?
Insterm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSHaker free?
SSHaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Insterm or SSHaker have ads?
Insterm shows ads; SSHaker does not.
Which is updated more often, Insterm or SSHaker?
Insterm ships an update every 5 months, and SSHaker monthly. Most recently, Insterm was updated on October 6, 2026 and SSHaker on October 15, 2026.

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