Comparison

Remotely Pro vs PocketStack

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

Head to head
About

Remotely Pro

This app provides a professional SSH and Telnet terminal client with advanced network diagnostic tools and hidden camera detection. It offers secure workspaces, multi-session support, and a customizable interface for remote access and security checks.

Highlights
  • Workspaces for saving session setups
  • Keychain security for sensitive data
  • Advanced network scanning and device discovery
  • Hidden camera detection (WiFi, Bluetooth, IR)
  • Unlimited simultaneous SSH/Telnet sessions
  • 20+ network diagnostic tools
  • Customizable terminal themes and fonts
Features
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Professional SSH and Telnet terminal with workspaces, 20+ network diagnostic tools, and hidden camera detection! Remotely Pro turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful remote access client and security toolkit. WORKSPACES - SAVE ENTIRE SESSION SETUPS • Save all sessions with one click • Auto-connect all sessions on restore • Passwords encrypted in iOS Keychain (optional) • Switch between configurations instantly KEYCHAIN SECURITY All sensitive data protected by system-level encryption: • SSH/Telnet passwords encrypted in iOS Keychain • SSH private keys securely stored • Workspace credentials auto-connect (optional) • Zero plain text - no passwords in preferences • Automatic cleanup when connections deleted ADVANCED NETWORK SCANNING • Service detection with banner grabbing • OS fingerprinting using TTL analysis and port patterns • Enhanced device discovery with model, manufacturer, firmware, MAC • Smart recognition: SSH, HTTP, FTP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and more SECURITY SCANNER - DETECT HIDDEN CAMERAS • WiFi network scan - find suspicious cameras and recording devices • Bluetooth device scan - detect wireless spy devices • IR camera detector - spot infrared LEDs from night vision cameras (works in darkness) • Camera port scanner - scan for RTSP, HTTP streaming ports • Network service discovery - identify surveillance devices Perfect for hotel rooms, Airbnb rentals, changing rooms. All scans local with zero data collection. MULTI-SESSION SUPPORT • Unlimited simultaneous SSH/Telnet sessions with tabs • Visual connection status badges • Drag-and-drop session reordering • Split view on iPad - two sessions side-by-side • Quick reconnect and session duplication PROFESSIONAL TERMINAL • Full PTY support for interactive shells • Terminal types: xterm, xterm-256color, VT100, VT220 • ANSI color support with escape codes • Adjustable dimensions (40-200 cols, 10-60 rows) • Scroll buffer up to 10,000 lines • Command history and search • Control characters: Ctrl+C, Ctrl+D, Tab, Esc • Export sessions or share • Multi-line paste warnings 20+ NETWORK TOOLS Wake on LAN, WiFi Info, AirPlay Discovery, LAN Scanner with Bonjour, IP Calculator, Device Discovery, ISP Info, Speed Test, Service Detection, OS Fingerprinting, Native Traceroute and Whois, plus: Ping, DNS, Port Scanner, HTTP/HTTPS Check, SSL Inspector, MTU Discovery, and more. CUSTOMIZABLE INTERFACE • iPhone: Clean tab bar for one-handed use • iPad: Professional collapsible sidebar with full-screen layouts • 9 terminal themes: Classic Green, Dracula, Solarized, Monokai, Nord, Ocean, Gruvbox, Tomorrow Night • 5 monospace fonts, sizes 8-24pt • Light and dark mode SAVED CONNECTIONS • Bookmark frequently used servers • Save passwords securely in Keychain (optional) • SSH key authentication support • Visual indicators for saved credentials PROTOCOLS • SSH with password and SSH key authentication • Telnet with full emulation • IPv6 support • Auto-reconnect with configurable timeout (10-120s) • Compression for cellular connections IDEAL FOR System admins, network engineers, developers, IT pros, DevOps engineers, security professionals, travelers, privacy-conscious users. PRIVACY & SECURITY Direct connections - no data through our servers. iOS Keychain encryption. All scans run locally with no tracking, no data collection, no information sent to servers. Camera for IR detection only, no capture. Bluetooth for local scanning only. Manage your infrastructure and protect your privacy with the most comprehensive terminal and security scanner on iOS!

About

PocketStack

Features
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Manage VMware, Nutanix, and Proxmox virtual machines from your iPhone or iPad. PocketStack puts real infrastructure control in your pocket. Connect to VMware vCenter, Nutanix Prism Central, and Proxmox VE servers and manage virtual machines, hosts, and alerts from wherever you are. KEY FEATURES Dashboard Real-time CPU, memory, and storage utilization across all connected hypervisors. See cluster health at a glance with live performance metrics and capacity trends. VM Management Browse, search, and filter virtual machines across platforms. Perform power actions (start, stop, restart, suspend), create and manage snapshots, and trigger live migrations between hosts, all from your device. Host Monitoring Track host performance with CPU, memory, network, and storage metrics. Identify resource bottlenecks and monitor host status in real time. Alert Management View active alerts across your infrastructure. Acknowledge, filter by severity, and stay on top of critical events without opening a laptop. Multi-Platform Support One app for three major hypervisors: - VMware vCenter (including Enhanced Linked Mode and multi-datacenter) - Nutanix Prism Central (AHV clusters) - Proxmox VE (clusters and standalone nodes) Enterprise Security Credentials are stored exclusively in the iOS Keychain. Trust on First Use (TOFU) certificate verification lets you securely connect to servers using enterprise certificate authorities. No data is sent to third-party servers. SUBSCRIPTION PocketStack is free to download, connect, and explore so you can see how it works. If you decide you want to manage your environment and perform actions from your phone, those features are available with a paid subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.weavehub.app/pocketstack/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.weavehub.app/pocketstack/privacy

Screenshots

Remotely Pro4 screens
PocketStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remotely Pro at none against PocketStack's 2. Remotely Pro also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PocketStack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Remotely Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remotely Pro ships an update every 10 days, PocketStack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remotely Pro versus PocketStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotely ProPocketStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperERLEND JOHNSRUD VAAGEWeaveHub Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

None

Remotely Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PocketStack

Subscriptions2
  • PocketForge Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PocketForge Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Remotely Pro free?
Remotely Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketStack free?
PocketStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remotely Pro or PocketStack have ads?
Neither Remotely Pro nor PocketStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remotely Pro or PocketStack?
Remotely Pro ships an update every 10 days, and PocketStack every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remotely Pro was updated on September 9, 2026 and PocketStack on September 11, 2026.

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