Comparison

SSHConsole vs OSH

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.

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OSH

Features
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OSH turns your iPhone into a hardware-backed approver for zero-trust SSH access. Instead of long-lived SSH keys scattered across laptops, your team's gateway issues short-lived SSH certificates only after a human approves each request. OSH is where that approval happens β€” on a device you carry, protected by Face ID and the Secure Enclave. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Enroll your device by scanning the gateway's QR code. β€’ When someone requests SSH access, OSH shows you who, what, and where. β€’ Approve or deny with Face ID. Your approval is signed by a key that lives only in the Secure Enclave. β€’ The gateway issues a short-lived certificate β€” no standing keys, no shared secrets. WHY IT'S SECURE β€’ The signing key is generated inside the Secure Enclave and is non-exportable β€” it can never leave your iPhone. β€’ Every approval requires biometric authentication. β€’ OSH connects only to the gateway you configure. It has no analytics, no trackers, no ads, and no third-party SDKs. FOR TEAMS β€’ Role-aware: signers, admins, and root see the controls appropriate to them. β€’ Review access rules, approval history, and gateway logs from the app. OSH requires a compatible zero-trust SSH gateway to connect to. If your organization doesn't run one yet, contact us at ad@openlay.com.

Screenshots

SSHConsole4 screens
OSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OSH at none against SSHConsole's 1. OSH also leads on ads (none vs shown). SSHConsole's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. OSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SSHConsole versus OSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSHConsoleOSH
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAyhan GulsevenOpen layer technologies L.L.C S.O.C

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SSHConsole

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$1.99
None

OSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSHConsole free?
SSHConsole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OSH free?
OSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SSHConsole or OSH have ads?
SSHConsole shows ads; OSH does not.
Which is updated more often, SSHConsole or OSH?
SSHConsole ships an update weekly, and OSH weekly. Most recently, SSHConsole was updated on October 3, 2026 and OSH on September 30, 2026.

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