Comparison

Xcasca vs Octo

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Multi-session support
  • Intuitive session management
  • Compose bar for editing commands
  • Advanced keyboard with special characters
  • Multiple authentication types
  • Customizable appearance
  • Secure data sync
Features
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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.

About

Octo

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Xcasca4 screens
Octo3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Xcasca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Octo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xcasca ships an update every 6 weeks, Octo weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Xcasca versus Octo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXcascaOcto
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang, Inc.TaeHwan Kim

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Xcasca

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Plus Yearly$48.001 Year
None

Octo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xcasca free?
Xcasca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Octo free?
Octo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xcasca or Octo have ads?
Neither Xcasca nor Octo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xcasca or Octo?
Xcasca ships an update every 6 weeks, and Octo weekly. Most recently, Xcasca was updated on November 8, 2026 and Octo on November 5, 2026.

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