# Easy SSH vs GoShell

The clearest difference is update cadence: Easy SSH at fortnightly against GoShell's every 10 months. Easy SSH also leads on ratings volume (85 vs 2) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). GoShell's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Easy SSH against 4.5 for GoShell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy SSH has 85 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Easy SSH ships an update fortnightly, GoShell every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy SSH | GoShell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-ssh/id6742807404/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goshell/id6753917714/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Argsment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709421270) | [POSH GROUP LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813750159) |

## What reviewers say

### Easy SSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-ssh/id6742807404)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Connect to remote SSH servers with a powerful and intuitive terminal. Streamline your workflow with a clean interface, host management, and customizable options. Enjoy a distraction-free, secure, and fast experience.

**Highlights:** Host management for quick server access, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Fast performance with minimal resource usage, Industry-standard encryption for secure connections, Customizable fonts and themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GoShell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goshell/id6753917714)

A minimalist, high-performance terminal for engineers, offering fast and reliable remote and local workflows. Manage heterogeneous sessions side by side with multi-layout workspaces and smart resizing. Supports SSH, local shell, serial connections, and ZMODEM file transfers.

**Highlights:** SSH, Local Shell, Serial management, Multi-Layout Workspace (tabs, grid, floating panes), Smart Resizing with adaptive font scaling, Advanced Font System with per-session settings, ZMODEM File Transfer (upload/download), Connection Organization (folders, search, recent), Theming & Appearance customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy SSH free?

Easy SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GoShell free?

GoShell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Easy SSH or GoShell?

Easy SSH is rated higher. Easy SSH averages 4.6 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while GoShell averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Easy SSH or GoShell have ads?

Neither Easy SSH nor GoShell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Easy SSH or GoShell?

Easy SSH ships an update fortnightly, and GoShell every 10 months. Most recently, Easy SSH was updated on September 26, 2026 and GoShell on September 10, 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.*