Comparison

Remotely Pro vs MeshDrop

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

MeshDrop

Share text and files directly between your devices on the same local network without needing the cloud or an account. Devices discover each other automatically for quick, secure transfers. Supports resuming interrupted transfers and two-way messaging.

Highlights
  • Automatic device discovery
  • Send text and files
  • Resume interrupted transfers
  • Two-way messaging
  • Trusted device management
  • Live transfer status
  • Share Sheet integration
Features
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MeshDrop lets you share text and files between your devices over the same local network — quickly, directly, and without the cloud. Open MeshDrop on two devices connected to the same Wi-Fi and they discover each other automatically. Pick a device, drop in some text or a set of files, and send. Everything travels directly between devices on your network — there is no server in the middle and no account to create. KEY FEATURES • Automatic discovery — nearby MeshDrop devices appear on their own, with no pairing codes to type • Send text and files — share a quick note or a batch of files in just a couple of taps • Resume on disconnect — if a transfer is interrupted, reconnecting picks up where it left off instead of starting over • Two-way messaging — send and receive between any pair of devices • Trusted devices — confirm a device's fingerprint once and it is remembered; optionally auto-accept files from devices you trust • Live transfer status — watch real-time speed and progress while files move • Share Sheet — send straight from Photos, Files, and other apps on iPhone and iPad • Notifications — get alerted the moment a message or file arrives WORKS ACROSS YOUR DEVICES MeshDrop uses one shared protocol across all its apps, so MeshDrop on iPhone and iPad works with MeshDrop on Mac, Apple TV, and other devices on the same network. Move a file from your phone to your computer, or push a note to the device next to you — no cables required. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No servers and no cloud relay — transfers stay on your local network • No account or sign-up required • No tracking and no ads Connect to the same Wi-Fi, open the app, and start sharing.

Screenshots

Remotely Pro4 screens
MeshDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MeshDrop at 5.0 against Remotely Pro's 4.0. Remotely Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MeshDrop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remotely Pro ships an update every 10 days, MeshDrop monthly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remotely Pro versus MeshDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotely ProMeshDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperERLEND JOHNSRUD VAAGE玉琴 孙

Customer experience

Remotely Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MeshDrop

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Remotely Pro

No in-app purchases

None

MeshDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remotely Pro free?
Remotely Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeshDrop free?
MeshDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remotely Pro or MeshDrop?
MeshDrop is rated higher. Remotely Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MeshDrop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remotely Pro or MeshDrop have ads?
Neither Remotely Pro nor MeshDrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remotely Pro or MeshDrop?
Remotely Pro ships an update every 10 days, and MeshDrop monthly. Most recently, Remotely Pro was updated on September 27, 2026 and MeshDrop on September 27, 2026.

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