Comparison

Bastion SSH vs e

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

Head to head
About

Bastion SSH

Connect to remote servers through multiple jump hosts with this SSH and SFTP client. It securely manages keys and passwords, offers multi-session terminals, and allows file browsing and transfers.

Highlights
  • Multi-hop SSH connections
  • Secure key and password management
  • SFTP file browsing and transfers
  • Multi-session terminal
  • Host key verification
  • Public key installation
Features
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Bastion SSH is an SSH and SFTP client built for the way real infrastructure is laid out: not one server you can dial directly, but a bastion, then a machine behind it, then the box you actually wanted. Chains, not just connections: - Reach a host through any number of jump hosts, the way `ssh -J` does - Every hop is a real SSH session, so every machine in the chain is authenticated and its host key checked — not just the first one - Routes are named by where they go: "office-A → mac-mini". Past the first hop addresses stop being unique — a reverse tunnel puts every machine on its jump's localhost — so the path is what tells two otherwise identical routes apart - Add a new jump host inline while you set one up, at any depth - When a chain fails it names the hop, the stage it got to, and the jump it came through, so you can tell a dead tunnel from a machine that is switched off Know what will happen before you connect: - Open a route and see it hop by hop, with what each step will use: a stored key, a stored password, or a prompt - It answers the question up front — "1 of 3 hops will ask for credentials" - Install a public key onto any hop from the same screen Keys that stay on the device: - Generate a key on your phone: the private half goes straight into the system key store and never exists as a file, and only the public key ever leaves - Import the key you already own: OpenSSH format (what ssh-keygen writes by default) or PEM, encrypted or not, with no conversion step - "This device" lists every key with its type, fingerprint, which hosts use it, and whether it was generated here or imported - Use one key across several hosts, and delete a key only after being told how many hosts depend on it Host keys you can verify: - Fingerprints are the OpenSSH SHA256 form, exactly what `ssh-keygen -lf` prints, so you can compare them with the server instead of taking them on trust - A changed host key asks you, every time - Records are kept per route, so two machines that both answer on their bastion's localhost are never confused Multi-session terminal: - Session tabs that live independently — switch, close or retry one without disturbing the rest - xterm-compatible terminal with selection, copy and paste, and resize - Quick keys for the commands and control sequences you keep reaching for - Per-host keep-alive, and reconnection that backs off instead of hammering the server Files: - Browse, download, upload, rename and delete over SFTP - Downloads keep running when you leave the screen, with progress and cancel - Save through the system file picker, or keep them in the app Credentials, on your terms: - A hop's password can be kept in the device key store, per host, and using it needs the device's own check — your face, a fingerprint, or your passcode - One check covers a few minutes of use, then it locks itself again — a found phone is not an open door - Each stored password says which protection it has - A stored password the server rejects is dropped and you are asked again, instead of failing the same way on every attempt - Review and revoke everything that is stored from one screen Yours, and only on your device: - Hosts, keys and known-host records stay on the device. No account, no sync, nothing to sign up for - Private keys live only in the system key store, never as plaintext files - Privacy policy and terms are available from within the app Great for: - Anyone whose servers sit behind a bastion or a reverse tunnel - Sysadmins and developers checking on machines away from a desk - Keeping several sessions open at once — logs in one tab, work in another - Setting up key authentication from a phone, without moving a private key around Open the route. See the hops. Connect.

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e

Features
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e-ID Stack — Your Digital Identity Wallet e-ID Stack is a secure, privacy-first digital identity wallet that puts you in complete control of your personal credentials. Built on Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) principles, the app lets you store, manage, and share verifiable digital credentials — right from your iPhone — without handing your data over to a central authority. Whether it's your student ID, a professional certificate, or any officially issued credential, e-ID Stack keeps everything in one safe place that only you can access. Your information stays on your device, and you decide exactly what to share, with whom, and when. Key Features • Hold Verifiable Credentials — Receive and store tamper-proof digital credentials issued by trusted organizations such as universities and institutions. • Scan & Receive Instantly — Use your camera to scan a QR code and securely add a new credential to your wallet in seconds. • Share with Confidence — Present your credentials to verifiers for instant, cryptographically secure verification. Share only the specific details required — nothing more. • Offline Sharing — Present credentials to a nearby verifier over Bluetooth, even without an internet connection. • Bank-Grade Security — Protect your wallet with a 6-digit PIN and optional Face ID. Your private keys and data are stored securely on your device. • Backup & Restore — Safely back up your wallet so you never lose access to your important credentials. • Accessibility Built In — Voice guidance and screen-reading support make the app usable for everyone. Why e-ID Stack? Traditional identity systems store your personal data on servers you don't control. e-ID Stack flips that model: your credentials live on your device, encrypted and protected, and are shared only with your explicit consent. There's no tracking, no selling of your data, and no unnecessary collection — just the minimum information needed to make digital identity simple and trustworthy. From students proving their enrollment to professionals presenting verified qualifications, e-ID Stack makes carrying and verifying official credentials effortless, fast, and private. Take control of your digital identity. Create your wallet in minutes, add your first credential by scanning a QR code, and experience a smarter, safer way to prove who you are — anytime, anywhere. Download e-ID Stack today and own your identity.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: e at none against Bastion SSH's shown. e also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bastion SSH ships an update monthly, e weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bastion SSH versus e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBastion SSHe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuan-Yi ChangIntuitive Data Solutions Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

Bastion SSH

No in-app purchases

None

e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bastion SSH free?
Bastion SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is e free?
e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bastion SSH or e have ads?
Bastion SSH shows ads; e does not.
Which is updated more often, Bastion SSH or e?
Bastion SSH ships an update monthly, and e weekly. Most recently, Bastion SSH was updated on October 28, 2026 and e on October 10, 2026.

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