Comparison

Tactic Remote vs HQSSH

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

Head to head
About

Tactic Remote

Control your AI coding agent remotely from your mobile device. Interact with your agent via chat, access a real-time terminal, and manage tasks hands-free. Offers secure, end-to-end encrypted connections for a seamless development workflow.

Highlights
  • AI coding agent control
  • Real-time terminal access
  • Voice input for commands
  • Task and change tracking
  • Quick snippets for commands
  • Multi-session management
  • Secure QR code connection
Features
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Your AI coding agents, within reach. Tactic Remote connects your iPhone and iPad to your own computer so you can continue conversations, follow terminal output, inspect files, and respond when a task needs you. Your computer keeps working. You don't have to stay at your desk. Works with Claude Code, Codex, Amp, and Droid on compatible Mac, Linux, and Windows hosts. CHAT AND LIVE TERMINAL Follow streaming replies, code, and tool results in chat, or open the native terminal to enter commands and watch output. Choose an agent when creating a conversation. Each conversation keeps its own agent and context; start another conversation to use a different agent. PROJECTS, FILES, AND SESSIONS Find work by project, switch sessions, browse source files, and inspect file activity and Git changes. Worktree support helps organize separate tasks in the same repository. REMOTE ACCESS AND TRUSTED DEVICES Connect directly on your local network or use Tactic Relay to reach a paired computer over the internet. Relay connections use application-layer end-to-end encryption, so the relay cannot read session content. You can also use a Cloudflare Tunnel you configure. Sign in to your Tactic account to manage trusted devices and bound hosts, add Passkeys, and revoke device access. Your computer and companion server must stay running for remote access. VOICE, SHORTCUTS, AND ALERTS Dictate with Apple Speech, on-device Whisper, or optional cloud speech. Reuse commands and prompts, and receive notifications when work finishes or needs your attention. USAGE AT A GLANCE Where supported, check usage and plan limits for the agent account signed in on your computer. The companion server reads this data locally; availability depends on the agent and account. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Check in and reply from iPhone, or use iPad sidebars, expanded panels, and keyboard shortcuts. The interface supports English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, and Spanish. IPHONE, IPAD, AND THE WEB Alongside the native app, use a browser to access your own development environment, view sessions, browse files, and use the terminal. A new browser must complete secure pairing before its first connection. Your computer and companion server must stay running. FREE AND PRO The free tier includes 2 saved computers, 2 sessions, 5 custom snippets, and 5 minutes of cloud speech per month. Pro unlocks unlimited computers, sessions, and snippets, plus file upload and editing, the full Shell keyboard, custom quick prompts, all themes, and 35 minutes of cloud speech per month. Available through monthly or annual subscriptions, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. YOUR ENVIRONMENT, YOUR CONTROL Install the companion server and a supported coding agent on your computer, then sign in to and configure the agent. Tactic Remote does not provide an AI model or third-party agent account. Your computer continues to manage your projects, terminal processes, and agent credentials. Optional product analytics excludes code, prompts, terminal output, file paths, and project names, and can be disabled in Settings. Audio is uploaded only when you choose cloud speech. Protect the app with Face ID or Touch ID. Privacy Policy: https://tacticremote.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://tacticremote.com/terms

About

HQSSH

This app provides a robust SSH terminal and SFTP file manager for remote server management. It integrates AI CLI tools and offers persistent sessions that sync across devices. Securely manage SSH keys and automate tasks with this developer-focused tool.

Highlights
  • Full SSH terminal with 256-color xterm emulation
  • SFTP file manager for browsing and transferring files
  • AI CLI tool integration (Claude Code, Codex, Aider)
  • Persistent sessions that survive disconnects
  • Secure SSH key management (ED25519, RSA, ECDSA)
  • Command snippets and task automation
  • Multi-system dashboard for managing servers
Features
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HQSSH - SSH Terminal and File Manager HQSSH is an SSH terminal, SFTP file manager, and AI CLI tool launcher built for developers and DevOps engineers who manage remote servers from their phone. Full terminal. Full file browser. AI tool integration. Persistent sessions that survive disconnects and follow you across devices. SSH Terminal 256-color xterm emulation with a keyboard toolbar designed for mobile. ESC, TAB, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+D, Ctrl+Z, and arrow keys are always one tap away. Portrait and landscape support. This is a real terminal — not a stripped-down shell. SFTP File Manager Browse, upload, download, rename, and delete files on your remote systems. Create directories, change permissions with a chmod dialog, preview text files, and share downloads. Transfer progress tracking with cancel support. AI CLI Tools Launch Claude Code, Codex, or Aider directly from your phone. HQSSH discovers git repositories on your remote systems, detects which AI tools are installed, and lets you launch them in the right project directory with one tap. Manage AI-assisted development sessions on the go. Persistent Sessions Start a session on your phone. Pick it up later on another device. Sessions survive disconnects and device switches with full scrollback history. Multi-client attach lets you share sessions across devices simultaneously. SSH Key Management Generate ED25519, RSA, or ECDSA keys directly in the app. Import existing private keys. Keys are stored securely in the iOS Keychain. Password and private key authentication supported. Command Snippets Save frequently used commands as snippets — global or per-system. Organize by category, set auto-execute, and run with one tap. Includes built-in snippets for common operations. Task Automation Define reusable tasks at the system or project level. Run deployments, health checks, or any shell command with one tap. Review execution history and output logs. Multi-System Dashboard Manage all your servers from a single screen. Active sessions, quick-launch tasks, and recent run history at a glance. Import systems in bulk from your ~/.ssh/config file. Jump host support for bastion connections. Secure by Default SSH credentials encrypted with the iOS Keychain. Host key verification with fingerprint tracking. No data sent to third-party services. Supports any SSH-accessible system running Linux or macOS.

Screenshots

Tactic Remote4 screens
HQSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tactic Remote at Free against HQSSH's $5.99. Tactic Remote also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). HQSSH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Tactic Remote is free to download; HQSSH costs $5.99 up front. Tactic Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HQSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tactic Remote against 5.0 for HQSSH. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tactic Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, HQSSH monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tactic Remote versus HQSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTactic RemoteHQSSH
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShanghai TacticSpace Technology Co., Ltd.Gelotto

Customer experience

Tactic Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

HQSSH

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tactic Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Tactic Remote Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Tactic Remote Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tactic Remote Pro (Lifetime)$39.99
None

HQSSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tactic Remote free?
Tactic Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HQSSH free?
HQSSH costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tactic Remote or HQSSH?
Tactic Remote and HQSSH are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Tactic Remote or HQSSH have ads?
Neither Tactic Remote nor HQSSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tactic Remote or HQSSH?
Tactic Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and HQSSH monthly. Most recently, Tactic Remote was updated on October 10, 2026 and HQSSH on October 6, 2026.

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