Xcasca vs Octo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xcasca
This cross-platform client provides efficient access to remote systems via SSH and SFTP. It offers multi-session support, intuitive management, and advanced keyboard features for developers. Enjoy an ad-free experience with customizable options.
- Multi-session support
- Intuitive session management
- Compose bar for editing commands
- Advanced keyboard with special characters
- Multiple authentication types
- Customizable appearance
- Secure data sync
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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 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.
Octo
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Octo는 여러 데이터베이스를 하나의 앱에서 탐색하고 관리할 수 있는 네이티브 DB 클라이언트입니다. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Redis, Elasticsearch를 지원하며, 연결 관리부터 데이터 조회, 쿼리 실행까지 한 곳에서 처리할 수 있습니다. 주요 기능 • PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Redis, Elasticsearch 연결 • 데이터베이스, 테이블, 인덱스, 키 탐색 • SQL 쿼리 실행 및 결과 확인 • Redis 키 조회 및 명령 실행 • Elasticsearch 인덱스 탐색 및 검색 결과 확인 • 쿼리 히스토리 저장 • 앱 내 언어 변경 지원 • Apple 기기 환경에 맞춘 네이티브 인터페이스 Octo는 개발자가 운영하는 별도 서버로 사용자 데이터를 수집하지 않습니다. 사용자는 자신이 직접 등록한 데이터베이스와 통신하여 데이터를 조회하고 관리합니다.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Octo at none against Xcasca's 2. Octo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Xcasca's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Xcasca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Octo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Xcasca ships an update every 6 weeks, Octo weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xcasca | Octo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NetSarang, Inc. | TaeHwan Kim |
In-app purchases
Xcasca
- Plus Monthly$6.001 Month
- Plus Yearly$48.001 Year
Octo
No in-app purchases









