Comparison

Swavan SSH Studio vs Phonetic Russian Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Swavan SSH Studio

Connect securely to remote servers with a full-featured SSH client and terminal emulator. Manage files, run commands, and create secure tunnels. All credentials are encrypted locally for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • Full terminal emulation
  • SFTP file manager
  • Secure credential vault
  • SSH tunneling
  • Script manager
  • P2P connection sharing
  • Network scanner
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Swavan SSH Studio is a free, full-featured SSH client and terminal emulator for iPhone and iPad. Securely connect to your remote servers, manage files, and run commands — no subscriptions, no accounts required. SSH Terminal Connect to Linux, macOS, and Windows servers with full terminal emulation. Manage multiple active sessions and switch between them instantly. Auto-detect remote OS type for optimized experience. SFTP File Manager Browse remote file systems, upload and download files, create and rename folders, and edit text files — all through a built-in SFTP browser with directory caching for fast navigation. Secure Vault All your credentials are encrypted locally using ChaCha20-Poly1305 with Argon2 key derivation. No data leaves your device. Lock and unlock your vault with a master password. SSH Tunneling Create local, remote, and dynamic SOCKS proxy tunnels for secure port forwarding. Configure auto-start tunnels that activate when you connect. Script Manager Save, organize, and execute scripts on remote servers. Create script folders, mark favorites, and upload scripts directly to your connected sessions. P2P Connection Sharing Share server connection details securely between devices using peer-to-peer networking — no cloud service involved. Network Scanner Discover SSH servers on your local network automatically. Backup & Restore Export all your connections and settings to a file. Restore them on any device. Additional Features - Connection search and organization - Customizable executor mappings for file types - Terminal history and buffer management - Terminal resize support - Log viewer for troubleshooting Privacy First No tracking. No analytics. No accounts. No servers. Everything stays on your device, encrypted.

About

Phonetic Russian Keyboard

Type Russian characters using a phonetic layout that maps sounds to familiar English keys. This custom keyboard offers dual legends, multiple label modes, and works offline for convenient Cyrillic input.

Highlights
  • Phonetic ЯВЕРТЫ layout
  • Dual legends (Russian/Latin)
  • Label modes: Both, Cyrillic, English
  • Number row with special characters
  • Offline functionality
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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Phonetic Russian is a custom keyboard that lets you type Cyrillic using a ЯВЕРТЫ phonetic layout. Instead of relearning ЙЦУКЕН, letters sit where they sound like English keys: W→В, V→Ж, F→Ф, L→Л, and so on. Each key can show both the Russian letter and its Latin position. FEATURES • Full phonetic Russian (ЯВЕРТЫ) letter board with dual legends • Label modes: Both, Cyrillic only, or English only • Number row with ъ/Ъ, ё/Ё, and soft sign • Shift and caps lock • Numbers and symbols boards • In-app Try It board • Works offline — Full Access not required • Light and dark keyboard appearance HOW TO ENABLE 1. Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards 2. Add New Keyboard… → Phonetic RU 3. In any app, tap globe and choose Phonetic RU Privacy: nothing you type is collected, stored, or sent. The keyboard runs fully on your device.

Screenshots

Swavan SSH Studio4 screens
Phonetic Russian Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Swavan SSH Studio at 5.0 against Phonetic Russian Keyboard's 4.5. Swavan SSH Studio also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swavan SSH Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swavan SSH Studio ships an update every 4 days, Phonetic Russian Keyboard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Swavan SSH Studio versus Phonetic Russian Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwavan SSH StudioPhonetic Russian Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBiplab PokhrelArthur Sabintsev

Customer experience

Swavan SSH Studio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Phonetic Russian Keyboard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Swavan SSH Studio

No in-app purchases

None

Phonetic Russian Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swavan SSH Studio free?
Swavan SSH Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phonetic Russian Keyboard free?
Phonetic Russian Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swavan SSH Studio or Phonetic Russian Keyboard?
Swavan SSH Studio is rated higher. Swavan SSH Studio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Phonetic Russian Keyboard averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Swavan SSH Studio or Phonetic Russian Keyboard have ads?
Neither Swavan SSH Studio nor Phonetic Russian Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swavan SSH Studio or Phonetic Russian Keyboard?
Swavan SSH Studio ships an update every 4 days, and Phonetic Russian Keyboard weekly. Most recently, Swavan SSH Studio was updated on October 24, 2026 and Phonetic Russian Keyboard on October 31, 2026.

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