LanLink vs SSH Easy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LanLink
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LanLink turns your phone into a file-sharing hub on the local network. On the same Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot, computers, tablets and other devices can access files and albums on your phone through a browserβno cables, no cloud upload required. Main Features β’ One-tap start: Launch the service inside the app; other devices scan the QR code or enter the address to access it via browser β’ File browsing & download: Browse shared folders, albums and documents. Supports list/grid view; images can be previewed and downloaded in original quality (with correct file extension) β’ Large-file upload: Supports chunked upload and resumable transfer for large files. Multiple files can be uploaded simultaneously with a progress bar showing transfer speed β’ File management: In the main appβs file browser you can view (open with the system default app), copy, delete and move files β’ Optional password protection: Set a username and password for accessβideal for shared networks β’ Multi-language: Supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean, matching system/app settings Use Cases β’ Quickly transfer photos or documents from phone to computer without WeChat or email β’ Share files with colleagues via mobile hotspot during meetings or business trips β’ Transfer files between multiple devices on a home or office LAN Privacy & Security β’ Data stays on the local network onlyβnever passes through third-party servers β’ Recommended for trusted networks only (home Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot); avoid enabling the service on public Wi-Fi β’ You can stop the service at any time in the app and view connection history
SSH Easy
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SSH Easy is a native SSH and SFTP workspace for iPhone and iPad. Save your hosts, connect with a password or a supported SSH private key, and work in an interactive terminal. Browse remote files and keep connection credentials in Keychain. Start with one saved host. A one-time SSH Easy Pro purchase unlocks unlimited hosts and the full SFTP workspace: upload, download, create folders, rename, delete, and edit supported text files. You can restore an existing purchase with the same Apple account. Privacy, terms, and support pages are available in English and Chinese.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LanLink at none against SSH Easy's 1. LanLink also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SSH Easy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LanLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
LanLink ships an update every 8 months, SSH Easy every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LanLink | SSH Easy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζ΄ͺε ζ¨ | εΏθΆ εΌ |
In-app purchases
LanLink
No in-app purchases
SSH Easy
- Pro Unlock$1.99








