Comparison

Rooted SSH vs Bolt SSH

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

Bolt SSH

Features
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Bolt SSH — the SSH terminal made for your phone Everything you need to manage servers from your phone, without the friction. Bolt SSH keeps your hosts and keys organized, locks tight behind biometrics, and gets you reconnected fast when mobile networks drop. Works with Linux/Unix servers and Windows PowerShell (sshd) out of the box. Reconnect without the hassle • Automatic reconnect, plus one-tap manual reconnect from the status bar • Returns you to your remote working directory after reconnecting — no re-cd-ing • Real terminal rendering (xterm.js) with an aux key bar (Esc / Tab / arrows / Ctrl) Security first • App Lock with Face ID / fingerprint — locks the instant you background the app • Trust-on-first-use + known_hosts verification; instant alert on host key change to help stop man-in-the-middle attacks • Private keys and passwords stored in the device secure enclave (Keychain / Keystore), never in plaintext Effortless management • Multi-host manager with color labels, recent-first ordering, and duplicate / edit / delete • Multiple keys — import or paste private keys (OpenSSH / RSA PEM) with passphrase support • English & Chinese Free to download — core features work out of the box. Everything runs locally; nothing routes through our servers.

Screenshots

Rooted SSH4 screens
Bolt SSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bolt SSH at none against Rooted SSH's 1. Bolt SSH also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. Rooted SSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bolt SSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Rooted SSH versus Bolt SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRooted SSHBolt SSH
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelosify Private Limited文博 邱

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rooted SSH

One-time1
  • Rooted Pro Lifetime$29.00
None

Bolt SSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rooted SSH free?
Rooted SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bolt SSH free?
Bolt SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rooted SSH or Bolt SSH have ads?
Neither Rooted SSH nor Bolt SSH shows ads.

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