Comparison

Mak Commander vs SSHaker

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

Head to head
About

Mak Commander

Features
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Your iPhone & iPad become the smartest keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. MK-Commander instantly transforms your device into a full remote keyboard, precision trackpad, media controller, and numpad — perfect for presentations, couch browsing, gaming shortcuts, and productivity. Whether you are working across the room, controlling your Mac on a stand, or replacing a physical keyboard, MK-Commander delivers a smooth, responsive, and intuitive experience designed for professionals and everyday users. Key Features: Precision Trackpad: • Smooth, low-latency cursor movement • Adjustable speed & sensitivity • Natural scroll gestures • Tap-to-click & drag support • Multi-touch gestures (swipe, scroll, zoom — depending on OS support) Full Custom Keyboard: • Modifier keys: ⌘ Command, ⌥ Option, ⌃ Control, ⇧ Shift • Special keys: Escape, Delete, Return, Arrow keys • Function keys F1–F12 • Quick actions (Brightness, Volume, Playback) Why MK-Commander? Most remote keyboard apps lag or feel limited. MK-Commander is built with high-performance, giving you: • 1:1 smooth cursor movement • Instant key delivery with zero noticeable delay • Clean, minimalistic UI • Production-grade stability Your Mac’s keyboard — now in your hand. Compatible With: • All macOS versions supported by the Mak Commander companion app • Works on iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, iPad Pro Privacy: MK-Commander does NOT collect personal data. All communication happens locally between your device and your Mac. terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SSHaker

Features
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SSHaker is a powerful, modern SSH and SFTP client designed for developers, system administrators, and power users who need a secure and efficient way to manage their remote servers. Built with security as a priority, SSHaker stores all your profiles and keys locally on your device, protected by platform-grade encryption (Keychain/Keystore) and biometric authentication. Key Features: • Full Terminal Emulator — Xterm-compatible terminal with support for all standard escape sequences. • Secure Storage — Credentials and private keys are never stored in plain text. • Biometric Lock — Protect your sessions and keys with Face ID or Fingerprint. • Script Management — Automate common tasks with a powerful script runner. Execute scripts across multiple hosts simultaneously. • SFTP Integration — Browse, upload, and download files with ease. • Jump Hosts — Connect to servers behind firewalls via SSH tunneling. • Customizable Themes — Multiple terminal themes and font sizes to suit your preference. • SSH Key Management — Generate, import, and manage Ed25519 and RSA keys. Auto-create and install keys on your servers. • Local Privacy — No account required. Your data never leaves your device except via your own encrypted backups. SSHaker Pro unlocks unlimited profiles, unlimited SSH keys, jump host support, multi-host script execution, custom terminal themes, and more.

Screenshots

Mak Commander1 screens
SSHaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SSHaker at none against Mak Commander's 2. SSHaker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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. Mak Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SSHaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Mak Commander versus SSHaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMak CommanderSSHaker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB35 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperMohammed KazimRichard Lyman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mak Commander

Subscriptions2
  • Mak Commander Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Mak Commander Pro - Yearly$49.991 Year
None

SSHaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mak Commander free?
Mak Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSHaker free?
SSHaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mak Commander or SSHaker have ads?
Neither Mak Commander nor SSHaker shows ads.

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