Comparison

SSHConsole vs SimpleSSM

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

Head to head
About

SSHConsole

Features
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SSHConsole is a lightweight SSH client with a native terminal UI for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Use it for: - Managing Linux/Unix servers - Quick remote administration - Running commands on the go Key features: - Host Manager: save and organize SSH hosts (name, hostname, port, username) - Native terminal for interactive shells - Keychain password storage - iPad support - Mac support - Adjustable terminal font size - Light/Dark/System appearance Designed for reliability: - Connection status feedback - Optimized UI performance for smoother terminal sessions In‑App Purchases: - Remove Ads (optional) Notes: - Requires an SSH server you have permission to access. - Network availability and server settings can affect connection quality.

About

SimpleSSM

Features
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SimpleSSM puts your AWS EC2 fleet in your pocket. Browse instances, watch metrics, run commands, and open a full terminal on any instance β€” all over AWS Systems Manager (SSM), with no VPN, no bastion hosts, no SSH keys, and no open inbound ports. Whether you're on call, away from your desk, or just prefer working from an iPad, SimpleSSM gives you real access to your infrastructure β€” not just a dashboard. A REAL TERMINAL Open a secure shell on any SSM-managed instance, right from your iPhone or iPad. Full terminal emulation with a keyboard toolbar built for shell work. On iPad, keep multiple connections open at once and switch between them from the sidebar. YOUR WHOLE FLEET AT A GLANCE - Browse instances across AWS accounts and regions with profiles - Filter by running, favorites, or recently connected - Instance details: state, health checks, IPs, tags, security groups - Start, stop, and reboot instances with confirmation guards - CloudWatch metrics β€” CPU, network, disk and more β€” in a swipeable carousel you can customize RUN COMMANDS WITHOUT CONNECTING Send shell commands to instances via SSM Run Command and read the output in the app. Save your go-to one-liners as snippets so fixing things twice never means typing them twice. BUILT FOR SECURITY - All traffic rides AWS Systems Manager sessions β€” your instances need no public IPs and no open ports - Supports IAM access keys and AWS IAM Identity Center (SSO) - Credentials are stored in the device Keychain, never on our servers - Lock the app behind Face ID / Touch ID - Sessions are logged in AWS like any other SSM session, so your audit trail stays intact FREE AND PRO The free version is fully functional with one profile, one connection at a time, and one snippet. SimpleSSM Pro Mobile removes every limit on iPhone and iPad. Or step up to SimpleSSM Pro β€” one upgrade that unlocks everything on iPhone, iPad, AND the SimpleSSM Mac app, including Mac-only features like SSM port-forwarding tunnels and terminal themes. REQUIREMENTS You'll need an AWS account with instances managed by AWS Systems Manager (the SSM agent is preinstalled on most Amazon-provided AMIs) and IAM permissions for Session Manager. Want to try it first? Enter "demo" for both credential fields to explore the app with sample instances β€” no AWS account needed. SimpleSSM is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon Web Services, Inc. or its affiliates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SSHConsole4 screens
SimpleSSM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SimpleSSM at none against SSHConsole's shown. SSHConsole's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SSHConsole sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SimpleSSM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSHConsole ships an update weekly, SimpleSSM every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SSHConsole versus SimpleSSM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSHConsoleSimpleSSM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAyhan GulsevenColemaco LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SSHConsole

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$1.99
4 purchases

SimpleSSM

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Mobile Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Mobile Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is SSHConsole free?
SSHConsole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleSSM free?
SimpleSSM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSHConsole or SimpleSSM have ads?
SSHConsole shows ads; SimpleSSM does not.
Which is updated more often, SSHConsole or SimpleSSM?
SSHConsole ships an update weekly, and SimpleSSM every 6 weeks. Most recently, SSHConsole was updated on October 12, 2026 and SimpleSSM on October 14, 2026.

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