Comparison

Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App vs Forji

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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

Forji

A native iOS client for self-hosted Git services, allowing users to browse repositories, manage issues and pull requests, and review code directly from their iPhone. It supports connecting to any Forgejo instance and offers features like syntax highlighting and secure credential storage.

Highlights
  • Connect to any Forgejo instance
  • Browse repositories and files
  • Manage issues and pull requests
  • Review code with inline diffs
  • Merge pull requests
  • Manage notifications
  • Support for multiple accounts
Features
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Forji is a native iOS client for Forgejo, the self-hosted Git service. Browse repositories, manage issues and pull requests, review code, and stay on top of notifications — all from your iPhone. Features: - Connect to any Forgejo instance, including self-hosted servers with self-signed certificates - Browse repositories, files, and README previews with syntax highlighting - Create, edit, and manage issues with labels, milestones, and assignees - Review pull requests with inline diffs - Merge pull requests directly from the app - View and manage notifications - Support for multiple Forgejo accounts - Secure credential storage using the iOS Keychain - Light and dark mode support

Screenshots

Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App4 screens
Forji4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forji at none against Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App's 2. Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). 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. Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Forji asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App ships an update every 8 days, Forji fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App versus Forji: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBracket SSH/SFTP Telnet AppForji
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB16 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperViewTextmodeStefan Hausotte

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
None

Forji

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App free?
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forji free?
Forji is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App or Forji have ads?
Neither Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App nor Forji shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App or Forji?
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App ships an update every 8 days, and Forji fortnightly. Most recently, Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App was updated on September 21, 2026 and Forji on September 19, 2026.

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