Comparison

NorthCloud vs SSHBorg

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

Head to head
About

NorthCloud

Securely store, sync, and share your files across all devices. This cloud storage app prioritizes privacy with optional end-to-end encryption and seamless integration for a user-friendly experience.

Highlights
  • Photo and video sync
  • Secure file sharing
  • Cross-device access
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Seamless iOS integration
Features
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A NorthMail account is required to use this app. NorthCloud is a modern and secure cloud storage app that lets you easily sync, access, and share your files across all your devices. Built for privacy and simplicity, NorthCloud keeps your data safe with optional end-to-end encryption. Main features: โ€ข Photo and video sync โ€“ Automatically back up your memories from your phone to your NorthCloud. โ€ข File sharing โ€“ Share documents, images, and folders securely with friends, family, or colleagues. โ€ข Cross-device access โ€“ Access your files anywhere, anytime. โ€ข End-to-end encryption โ€“ Keep sensitive data private with strong encryption (AES, RSA). โ€ข Seamless integration โ€“ Works smoothly with iOS for a native user experience. Why NorthCloud? Unlike generic storage services, NorthCloud is operated in Canada with a strong focus on privacy and user control. Your files remain yours, protected with encryption and accessible only by you. Get started today and enjoy a secure, private, and easy-to-use cloud for all your files.

About

SSHBorg

Features
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SSHBorg is a powerful SSH and SFTP client for iPhone and iPad. Manage your servers securely with key authentication, encrypted storage, and Face ID or Touch ID lock. FEATURES โ€ข Full SSH Terminal โ€” Interactive terminal with VT100/xterm emulation, full UTF-8 support, and multiple concurrent sessions. โ€ข SFTP File Manager โ€” Browse, upload, download, rename, and delete files and folders on your servers. โ€ข SSH Key Auth โ€” Generate Ed25519, ECDSA, and RSA keys directly on your device, or import your own. No passwords needed. โ€ข Jump Host Support โ€” Connect through one or more bastion hosts with transparent tunnelling. Full SSH agent forwarding. โ€ข Port Forwarding โ€” Reach services that are only visible from the server, with local (-L) forwards. โ€ข Extra Key Bar โ€” Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrows and function keys above the keyboard, with layouts you can build yourself. โ€ข App Lock โ€” Protect access to your servers with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode. Configurable timeout. โ€ข Backup โ€” Export and import your hosts, groups and settings as a single file. Passwords and keys are never included. โ€ข Multilingual โ€” Available in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese. โ€ข Dark & Light Theme โ€” Follows the system theme or lets you choose. โ€ข Multiple Sessions โ€” Keep several SSH and SFTP sessions open at once and switch between them instantly. GOOD TO KNOW iOS closes network connections while an app is in the background. When you come back, SSHBorg reconnects your sessions automatically. PRIVACY FIRST, BY DESIGN SSHBorg never collects your data. Everything stays on your device โ€” your credentials, your keys, your connections. โ€ข No ads โ€ข No tracking โ€ข No cloud โ€ข Open source โ€” GPL v3 โ€ข No tracking or advertising SDKs โ€ข Keys and passwords can be encrypted with the device's secure hardware sshborg.com

Screenshots

NorthCloud4 screens
SSHBorg4 screens

Verdict

The call

NorthCloud and SSHBorg are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NorthCloud versus SSHBorg: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorthCloudSSHBorg
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size241 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer9387-6084 Quebec IncSerena Traversi

In-app purchases

None

NorthCloud

No in-app purchases

None

SSHBorg

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NorthCloud free?
NorthCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSHBorg free?
SSHBorg is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NorthCloud or SSHBorg have ads?
Neither NorthCloud nor SSHBorg shows ads.

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