Comparison

Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App vs Clawdex

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

Head to head
About

Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App

Features
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Bracket is a full-featured SSH terminal client built for iOS. Connect to your servers, manage files, and work remotely โ€” all from your iPhone or iPad. SECURE SHELL TERMINAL A complete terminal emulator with full color support, customizable themes, and multiple font options. Split your screen into panes and tabs on iPad for a true workstation experience. CONNECT YOUR WAY Authenticate with passwords, SSH keys, or both. Generate Ed25519 and RSA keys directly on your device, or import existing keys. Bracket stores all credentials securely in the iOS Keychain and supports Face ID / Touch ID app lock. SFTP FILE MANAGER Browse, upload, download, rename, and delete files on your remote servers. Create directories, sort by name or date, and share files using the system share sheet. PORT FORWARDING Set up local and remote port forwarding tunnels. Monitor bandwidth in real time and manage active tunnels with ease. MOSH SUPPORT Stay connected on unreliable mobile networks with Mosh (Mobile Shell). Seamlessly roam between Wi-Fi and cellular without dropping your session. DESIGNED FOR MOBILE Auto-reconnect keeps your sessions alive. Background keep-alive prevents server timeouts. Connection groups help you organize your servers. URL schemes (ssh://, sftp://) let you connect from other apps. MULTIPLE SESSIONS & TMUX Support multiple settings with tab based terminal view. Can connect to a few servers at the same time. Support tmux sessions to ensure continuation of session in all connections. PRIVACY FIRST Bracket collects zero data. No analytics, no tracking, no telemetry. Your credentials never leave your device.

About

Clawdex

Control and manage your coding workflows remotely from your iPhone or iPad. This app allows you to start runs, monitor progress, review code, and execute commands on your connected infrastructure, all while on the go.

Highlights
  • Run Codex/Cursor/Opencode workflows
  • Monitor live progress
  • Inspect Git status and diffs
  • Execute terminal commands
  • Browse workspaces
  • Open localhost web apps
  • Voice input for prompts
Features
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Clawdex lets you run your Codex/Cursor/Opencode workflows from iPhone and iPad by connecting to a bridge running on infrastructure you control. Start new runs, continue existing threads, follow live progress, review plans, respond to clarifications, and approve actions while away from your desk. You can inspect Git status and diffs, create commits, execute terminal commands on your host, browse workspaces, open localhost web apps from your bridge machine, and attach files or images from both your workspace and device. Voice input is available for quick prompts. Clawdex is built for trusted private networking over LAN, VPN, or Tailscale. It is a companion app for infrastructure you control, not a public multi-tenant shell service.

Screenshots

Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App4 screens
Clawdex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Clawdex at 15.1 against Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Clawdex sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App ships an update every 8 days, Clawdex every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App versus Clawdex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBracket SSH/SFTP Telnet AppClawdex
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 8 days โ€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViewTextmodeMohit Patil

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App

Subscriptions2
  • Bracket Pro Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Bracket Max Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
4 purchases

Clawdex

One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$2.99
  • Supporter Tip$5.99
  • Big Thanks Tip$24.99
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  • Sponsor Tip$49.99

Questions

Is Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App free?
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clawdex free?
Clawdex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App or Clawdex have ads?
Neither Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App nor Clawdex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App or Clawdex?
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App ships an update every 8 days, and Clawdex every 10 days. Most recently, Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App was updated on September 21, 2026 and Clawdex on September 11, 2026.

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