# Echo vs SSHHIP

The clearest difference is price: SSHHIP at Free against Echo's $2.99. SSHHIP also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 58%). Echo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

SSHHIP is free to download; Echo costs $2.99 up front. SSHHIP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Echo asks for nothing beyond the download.

SSHHIP holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Echo's written reviews are positive against 100% of SSHHIP's.

Echo ships an update every 2 days, SSHHIP every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | SSHHIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ssh-plus-mosh-client/id6758669847/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshhip-modern-ssh-client/id6785186457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | #79 |
| Size | 65 MB | 17 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) | [Kun Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/943785843) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · 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


### SSHHIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshhip-modern-ssh-client/id6785186457)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A focused terminal client for developers to connect to their remote machines and resume existing tmux or herdr sessions. It offers secure authentication, a CommandDial for quick commands, and image transfer capabilities, all with a local-first design.

**Highlights:** Connect to remote hosts via SSH, Attach to existing tmux/herdr sessions, CommandDial for saved commands and keys, Image transfer to host over SFTP, Secure authentication options, Local-first design with iCloud sync option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSHHIP Lifetime Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

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

### Is SSHHIP free?

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

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

SSHHIP is rated higher. Echo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while SSHHIP averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Echo or SSHHIP have ads?

Neither Echo nor SSHHIP shows ads.

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

Echo ships an update every 2 days, and SSHHIP every 4 days. Most recently, Echo was updated on September 28, 2026 and SSHHIP on September 23, 2026.

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

Echo currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and SSHHIP at #79. 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.*