Comparison

TruDash vs NexusSSH

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

Head to head
About

TruDash

Monitor and manage your TrueNAS system's performance and applications from your iPhone. View key metrics like CPU, memory, and storage, and take immediate action on services and alerts. Offers secure sign-in and privacy-focused data handling.

Highlights
  • CPU and memory usage tracking
  • System status and uptime monitoring
  • Storage health and disk temperature
  • Application management (start, stop, update)
  • Service management
  • Real-time alerts and response
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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TruDash gives you a clear view of system performance and lets you easily manage key components. Compatible with TrueNAS-based OS, including HexOS. Built with pure Human Intelligence. Crafted with attention to detail. No AI hallucinations. Track essential metrics at a glance: • CPU and memory usage • System uptime and overall status • Storage health and disk temperatures • Real-time performance data Take action instantly when it matters: • Start, stop, restart, update and delete applications • Manage system services • Respond to alerts directly from the app Designed for everyday use: • Secure sign in with password or API key • Fast access to key information • Smooth animations and real-time updates • Home screen widgets for instant insights Privacy and security: • Credentials are securely stored in Keychain or iCloud • No data collection, analytics, or tracking • Your server data never leaves your control Designed for TrueNAS SCALE systems (25.x and newer). This is just the beginning – more features and improvements are on the way. Have ideas for improvements or spotted a translation issue? Email us at support@joinersoft.app – we’d appreciate it! Disclaimer: This app is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with iXsystems, Inc. By downloading the application, you accept the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NexusSSH

Features
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NexusSSH is a secure SSH client and server monitor for iPhone and iPad. It helps you manage personal and professional servers with saved hosts, password and key-based SSH login, jump host chains, SFTP file browsing, and real-time system monitoring. Key features: • Secure SSH terminal access • Saved host profiles • Password and private key authentication • Multi-hop jump host support • SFTP file browser with upload and download progress • Server monitor dashboard for CPU, memory, disk, GPU, and system status • Last-known operating system display for offline hosts • Credentials stored locally using iOS secure storage NexusSSH is designed for developers, system administrators, homelab users, and technical users who need a clean mobile SSH and server monitoring workflow.

Screenshots

TruDash4 screens
NexusSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NexusSSH at none against TruDash's 2. TruDash's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 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. TruDash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. NexusSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TruDash ships an update every 2 weeks, NexusSSH every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TruDash versus NexusSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruDashNexusSSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrigory Stolyarov亚根 张

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TruDash

Subscriptions1
  • TruDash Pro (1 year)$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • TruDash Pro Lifetime$19.99
None

NexusSSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TruDash free?
TruDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NexusSSH free?
NexusSSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TruDash or NexusSSH have ads?
Neither TruDash nor NexusSSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TruDash or NexusSSH?
TruDash ships an update every 2 weeks, and NexusSSH every 2 months. Most recently, TruDash was updated on October 16, 2026 and NexusSSH on October 13, 2026.

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