Comparison

Rooted SSH vs ShellRelay

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

Head to head
About

Rooted SSH

Features
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Sync Your SSH Client Across Every Device Stop re-configuring SSH on every new machine. Keep your SSH keys, hosts, and settings perfectly in sync—securely and automatically. Whether you’re switching laptops, working across environments, or setting up a new device, your SSH client is always ready. Key Features • Sync SSH configuration across all your devices • Securely manage SSH keys and host entries • Automatic updates—no manual copying • Fast setup on new machines • End-to-end encrypted by default • Built for developers, DevOps, and power users Why You’ll Love It • Save time setting up new systems • Eliminate config drift and missing keys • Work seamlessly across work and personal devices • One SSH setup—available everywhere Designed for Developers Lightweight, reliable, and secure. Works with your existing SSH workflow—no lock-in, no friction. Sync once. Work everywhere.

About

ShellRelay

Access and manage remote terminal sessions securely from your mobile device. Launch a personal server, connect to your own, and run commands with a touch-friendly interface. Share access with teammates and sign in easily without passwords.

Highlights
  • Remote terminal access
  • Docker playground server
  • Secure WebSocket relay
  • Touch-friendly interface
  • Team access sharing
  • Passwordless sign-in
Features
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ShellRelay — Terminal in Your Pocket ShellRelay lets you securely access and manage remote terminal sessions from your iPhone. Connect to any server, run commands, and stay productive — wherever you are. What you can do: - Launch a personal Docker-based playground server in seconds - Connect to your own servers via secure WebSocket relay - Run terminal sessions with a touch-friendly interface - Share server access with teammates using invite links - Sign in with Apple, Google or GitHub — no password required Pro Subscription: Upgrade to Pro to add more servers and unlock full access. Subscriptions are billed monthly through your Apple ID. Payment is charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy & Legal: - Privacy Policy: https://www.shellrelay.com/privacy - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.shellrelay.com/terms

Screenshots

Rooted SSH4 screens
ShellRelay4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. Rooted SSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ShellRelay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Rooted SSH versus ShellRelay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRooted SSHShellRelay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVelosify Private LimitedLicong Chen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rooted SSH

One-time1
  • Rooted Pro Lifetime$29.00
1 purchases

ShellRelay

Subscriptions1
  • ShellRelay Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Rooted SSH free?
Rooted SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShellRelay free?
ShellRelay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rooted SSH or ShellRelay have ads?
Neither Rooted SSH nor ShellRelay shows ads.

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