# Hosty vs SocketClaw

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SocketClaw at none against Hosty's 1. Hosty's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hosty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SocketClaw asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hosty | SocketClaw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Size | 9 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Orozco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455526458) | [Serhat Can Bakir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896761584) |

## What reviewers say

### Hosty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hosty-server-and-drive/id6759400456)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hosty Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### SocketClaw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socketclaw-ssh-terminal/id6770700680)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hosty free?

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

### Is SocketClaw free?

SocketClaw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Hosty or SocketClaw have ads?

SocketClaw shows ads; Hosty does not.

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