# Echo vs Muxy

The clearest difference is rating: Muxy at 5.0 against Echo's 3.7. Muxy also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Echo's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Echo costs $2.99 and Muxy $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Muxy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Echo ships an update every 2 days, Muxy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | Muxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ssh-plus-mosh-client/id6758669847/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muxy/id6762464046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #41 |
| Size | 65 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Replay Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/602201895) | [Saeed Vaziry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873447179) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ssh-plus-mosh-client/id6758669847)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #124 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a fast and modern terminal experience for iOS devices, enabling secure SSH and Mosh connections. It's designed for efficient interaction with servers, code deployment, and managing AI agents on the go.

**Highlights:** SSH + Mosh client, Fast terminal emulator, SSH certificate authentication, Face ID integration, Touch-optimized toolbar, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Muxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muxy/id6762464046)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Control your desktop terminal sessions from your phone. Seamlessly switch projects, run commands, and review code changes remotely over your local network. Ideal for developers who need to stay productive away from their desk.

**Highlights:** Real-time terminal sessions, Project and tab switching, Nerd Font support, Git status and diff, Light, dark, and device themes, Demo Mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

Echo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Muxy free?

Muxy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Echo or Muxy?

Muxy is rated higher. Echo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Muxy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Echo or Muxy have ads?

Neither Echo nor Muxy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Echo or Muxy?

Echo ships an update every 2 days, and Muxy every 9 days. Most recently, Echo was updated on October 11, 2026 and Muxy on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Echo or Muxy?

Echo currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Muxy at #41. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*