Comparison

SSH Command Widget vs NetShell

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

Head to head
About

SSH Command Widget

Features
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SSH Command Widget lets you execute SSH commands on your remote servers with just one tap. Perfect for system administrators, developers, and power users who need quick access to server commands. KEY FEATURES: - One-Tap Execution - Run predefined SSH commands instantly without typing - Multiple Servers - Connect to unlimited SSH servers with secure credential storage - Custom Commands - Create and organize commands for each server - Password & Key Auth - Support for both password and private key authentication - Command Parameters - Define dynamic parameters for flexible command execution - Local Storage - Credentials stored on device - Import/Export - Backup and restore your servers and commands PERFECT FOR: - Restarting services (nginx, apache, docker containers) - Hobby projects and home automation - Checking server status and logs - Running maintenance scripts - Quick system administration tasks SECURITY: All passwords and private keys are stored using secure encrypted storage. No cloud, no tracking, no data collection. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Add your SSH server (hostname, username, password or key) 2. Create commands you want to run 3. Tap a command to execute it instantly 4. View the output and exit status Simplify your server management workflow. Download SSH Command Widget today! Feel free to send us feedback and feature requests to ssh-widget@coinsmasher.net

About

NetShell

A professional SSH terminal client for secure remote access on mobile devices. It offers a powerful terminal, SFTP file browser, and network tools for developers and sysadmins. Supports multiple connections, themes, and secure authentication methods.

Highlights
  • Full-featured terminal with SwiftTerm engine
  • Multiple concurrent sessions with tabbed interface
  • SSH key authentication
  • SFTP file browser with upload/download
  • Network scanning and topology map
  • Snippets with variable substitution
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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NetShell is the all-in-one SSH terminal, file server browser, and server management suite designed for developers, sysadmins, and network engineers who need secure remote access on the go. TERMINAL POWER - Full SSH terminal with 16 themes, multiple sessions, and broadcast mode - Local on-device shell with 20+ built-in commands - Multi-hop tunneling - chain jump hosts to reach any server - RSA 4096 and Ed25519 key generation and import - Telnet (plain + TLS) and Mosh auto-reconnect support - Port forwarding: local, remote, and SOCKS5 with auto-start on launch FILE MANAGEMENT - SFTP browser with multi-session tabs, upload, download, and inline text editor - SMB/CIFS file server browser with photo/video upload from camera roll - Grid and list views, batch operations, drag-to-reorder DOCKER & COMPOSE - Monitor and control containers: start, stop, restart, remove - Docker Compose stack management: up, down, restart, pull - Container logs, inspect, stats, and image management - Home screen widget with container status SERVER MONITORING - Real-time CPU, memory, disk, and load average dashboard - 30-day metrics history with interactive charts - Uptime monitoring with background checks and push alerts - SSL certificate expiry tracking with warnings - Security alerts for failed logins and brute force detection NETWORK DISCOVERY - Scan your local network via Bonjour and port sweep - Interactive topology map with force-directed layout - Device baselines to detect new or missing devices - One-tap SSH connection from discovered devices PRODUCTIVITY - AI assistant powered by Claude, GPT, or local Ollama - agentic mode with command execution - Command snippets with variable templates - Snippet sequences - chain commands with delays for automation - Connection tags and groups with drag-to-reorder - Siri shortcuts for voice-controlled actions SECURITY & PRIVACY - Credentials stored in iOS Keychain, never in plain text - Host key verification (Trust On First Use) - Face ID / Touch ID protection - AES-256 encrypted data export - Optional anonymous analytics (off by default, no PII ever collected) - iCloud sync for connections, snippets, devices, and rules - passwords never leave your device WIDGETS - Server status widget: CPU, memory, disk at a glance - Docker widget: running container count and status - Small, medium, large, and lock screen sizes Built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Screenshots

SSH Command Widget4 screens
NetShell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NetShell at none against SSH Command Widget's 1. NetShell also leads on chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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. SSH Command Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NetShell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
SSH Command Widget versus NetShell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH Command WidgetNetShell
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB22 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAndreea SchmidWellington Mukahiwa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SSH Command Widget

One-time1
  • SSH-Feature-Lifetime$6.99
None

NetShell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSH Command Widget free?
SSH Command Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetShell free?
NetShell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SSH Command Widget or NetShell have ads?
Neither SSH Command Widget nor NetShell shows ads.

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