Comparison

MonkeySSH vs ServerGuard AI

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

Head to head
About

MonkeySSH

This app provides a mobile SSH workspace for agentic coding, allowing users to connect to servers, manage remote windows, and resume coding sessions. It features a robust terminal, file browsing, port forwarding, and secure SSH key management for modern remote development.

Highlights
  • Mobile terminal with advanced features
  • MonkeyMux and tmux remote window management
  • Agent workflows for coding assistants
  • SFTP workspace for file management
  • SSH key management
  • Port forwarding with in-app browser
  • Local-first security with biometrics
Features
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Run coding agents on your own servers from iPhone or iPad. MonkeySSH puts native agent conversations, a full SSH terminal, MonkeyMux or tmux windows, and SFTP in one remote workspace. Choose the right view for each task: - Chat with supported agents in native windows with streaming replies, tool progress, plans, diffs, permission prompts, images, attachments, slash commands, and session history. Model and mode controls depend on the agent. Get notified when an agent finishes or needs permission. - Switch to the full terminal whenever you need direct CLI control, xterm-256color, inline images, gestures, modifier keys, function keys, macros, or IME-friendly typing. - Keep agent and shell work running in persistent MonkeyMux windows. Reconnect, switch windows, and share the same session with your desktop. - Launch Claude Code, Copilot CLI, Codex, OpenCode, Antigravity, Cursor Agent, Pi, Hermes, OpenClaw, Grok Build, and Muse Code, find recent project-scoped sessions, and save launch presets per host. - Manage agent CLIs and ACP adapters on a host with Agent Management. Check versions, install or repair supported packages, and update supported installations together. See account usage, remaining allowances, and reset times when available. A dot on the terminal menu flags available updates. - Browse, upload, download, create, and edit remote files over SFTP. - Generate or import Ed25519 and RSA keys, verify host keys, use jump hosts, and cancel slow connection attempts. - Forward remote ports, manage live tunnels, and open forwarded services in the in-app browser. - Save snippets, macros, home-screen shortcuts, and per-host startup settings for repeat work. Your hosts, keys, snippets, and settings stay on your device. PIN and biometric lock are available, and MonkeySSH does not require cloud sync. Optional analytics and crash reports are off by default and exclude commands, terminal output, paths, hostnames, usernames, clipboard contents, and credentials. SSH, terminal, SFTP, one connected native chat, and the choice between native and terminal agent windows are free. MonkeySSH Pro adds parallel native chats with instant switching and session forks, agent launch presets and recent-session discovery, Agent Management and supported-agent usage rings in MonkeyMux, auto-connect automation, encrypted transfers and migration packages, and host-specific themes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/depollsoft/MonkeySSH/blob/main/docs/privacy-policy.md

About

ServerGuard AI

Features
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ServerGuard AI - Server Monitoring Monitor your Linux servers in real time from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. ServerGuard AI installs a lightweight agent on your servers and delivers instant push notifications when something goes wrong — high CPU, low disk space, service crashes, or suspicious activity. Key Features Real-time dashboard with CPU, memory, disk, and load metrics Instant push notifications for critical alerts AI-powered analysis and recommendations One-tap actions: restart services, block IPs, kill processes Firewall-aware commands (ufw, firewalld, nftables, iptables) SSH-free remote management — no ports to open Supports Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, RHEL, and Fedora How It Works Add your server and it will auto install the agent that grabs the metrics and sends them to our API Metrics start flowing in seconds Get notified the moment something needs attention Take action on services or blocking IP's directly from your device — or let AI guide you Built for sysadmins, DevOps engineers, and anyone who runs Linux servers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MonkeySSH4 screens
ServerGuard AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MonkeySSH at every 2 days against ServerGuard AI's every 3 weeks. MonkeySSH also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. MonkeySSH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ServerGuard AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MonkeySSH ships an update every 2 days, ServerGuard AI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MonkeySSH versus ServerGuard AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkeySSHServerGuard AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDepollsoftSBM Development SRL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MonkeySSH

Subscriptions2
  • MonkeySSH Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • MonkeySSH Pro (Annual)$49.991 Year
3 purchases

ServerGuard AI

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$3.991 Month
  • ServerGuard AI Enterprise$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • 50 AI Diagnostic Credits$9.99

Questions

Is MonkeySSH free?
MonkeySSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ServerGuard AI free?
ServerGuard AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MonkeySSH or ServerGuard AI have ads?
Neither MonkeySSH nor ServerGuard AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MonkeySSH or ServerGuard AI?
MonkeySSH ships an update every 2 days, and ServerGuard AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, MonkeySSH was updated on September 24, 2026 and ServerGuard AI on September 28, 2026.

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