NetShell vs Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App
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Bracket is a full-featured SSH terminal client built for iOS. Connect to your servers, manage files, and work remotely — all from your iPhone or iPad. SECURE SHELL TERMINAL A complete terminal emulator with full color support, customizable themes, and multiple font options. Split your screen into panes and tabs on iPad for a true workstation experience. CONNECT YOUR WAY Authenticate with passwords, SSH keys, or both. Generate Ed25519 and RSA keys directly on your device, or import existing keys. Bracket stores all credentials securely in the iOS Keychain and supports Face ID / Touch ID app lock. SFTP FILE MANAGER Browse, upload, download, rename, and delete files on your remote servers. Create directories, sort by name or date, and share files using the system share sheet. PORT FORWARDING Set up local and remote port forwarding tunnels. Monitor bandwidth in real time and manage active tunnels with ease. MOSH SUPPORT Stay connected on unreliable mobile networks with Mosh (Mobile Shell). Seamlessly roam between Wi-Fi and cellular without dropping your session. DESIGNED FOR MOBILE Auto-reconnect keeps your sessions alive. Background keep-alive prevents server timeouts. Connection groups help you organize your servers. URL schemes (ssh://, sftp://) let you connect from other apps. MULTIPLE SESSIONS & TMUX Support multiple settings with tab based terminal view. Can connect to a few servers at the same time. Support tmux sessions to ensure continuation of session in all connections. PRIVACY FIRST Bracket collects zero data. No analytics, no tracking, no telemetry. Your credentials never leave your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NetShell at none against Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App's 2. NetShell also leads on chart position (#142 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NetShell asks for nothing beyond the download.
NetShell ships an update weekly, Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | NetShell | Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #142 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wellington Mukahiwa | ViewTextmode |
In-app purchases
NetShell
No in-app purchases
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App
- Bracket Pro Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Bracket Max Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
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