# Moshi vs MonkeySSH

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Moshi at 581 against MonkeySSH's 2. Moshi also leads on chart position (#6 vs unranked). MonkeySSH's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moshi sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MonkeySSH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MonkeySSH holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moshi has 581 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Moshi ships an update every 2 days, MonkeySSH every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moshi | MonkeySSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (581 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moshi-herdrtmux-on-sshmosh/id6757859949/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkeyssh/id6758901191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **581** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moshi Tech Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790638979) | [Depollsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/539417301) |

## What reviewers say

### Moshi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moshi-herdrtmux-on-sshmosh/id6757859949)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #55 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This mobile terminal app connects you to AI coding agents running on servers, allowing you to monitor and command them from anywhere. It features voice control, robust session persistence, and secure handling of SSH keys.

**Highlights:** Connect to AI coding agents remotely, Voice-to-terminal command input, Mosh protocol for persistent sessions, Webhook notifications for task completion, Biometric protection for SSH keys, Optimized terminal keyboard with shortcuts, Session resume across app switches

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moshi Founder Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Moshi Pioneer Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Moshi Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Moshi Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Moshi Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Moshi Founder Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pioneer Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pro Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pro Lifetime | $249.00 | one-time |


### MonkeySSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkeyssh/id6758901191)

This app provides a mobile SSH workspace for agentic coding, allowing users to connect to servers, manage remote windows, and resume coding sessions. It features a robust terminal, file browsing, port forwarding, and secure SSH key management for modern remote development.

**Highlights:** Mobile terminal with advanced features, MonkeyMux and tmux remote window management, Agent workflows for coding assistants, SFTP workspace for file management, SSH key management, Port forwarding with in-app browser, Local-first security with biometrics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MonkeySSH Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| MonkeySSH Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moshi free?

Moshi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MonkeySSH free?

MonkeySSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Moshi or MonkeySSH?

MonkeySSH is rated higher. Moshi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 581 ratings, while MonkeySSH averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Moshi or MonkeySSH have ads?

Neither Moshi nor MonkeySSH shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Moshi or MonkeySSH?

Moshi ships an update every 2 days, and MonkeySSH every 3 days. Most recently, Moshi was updated on October 25, 2026 and MonkeySSH on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*