Comparison

Ash vs SSH Quick Connect

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

Head to head
About

Ash

Features
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Native SSH client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open a shell, push files over SFTP, forward a port, monitor a server. Terminal โ€” multiple sessions, configurable shell, fonts, theme. Hold-and-drag cursor scrub, two-finger paste, pinch zoom. โŒ˜T / โŒ˜W / โŒ˜1-9 on iPad and Mac. SFTP โ€” browse, upload, download, edit text files inline. Save with sudo when needed. Drag-and-drop from Files or Finder. Server Dashboard โ€” live CPU, RAM, disk, latency. OS, kernel, uptime. Port Forwarding โ€” local (-L) and remote (-R) tunnels, multiple per host. SSH Keys โ€” generate Ed25519 or RSA on-device. Import from Files or clipboard. Stored in iOS Keychain. Face ID / Touch ID lock. Connections survive the lock screen. Keepalive defeats NAT timeouts. Auto-reconnect on Wi-Fi / cellular handoff. No telemetry. No analytics. No ads. Host configs sync only via your private iCloud, opt-in.

About

SSH Quick Connect

Features
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SSH Quick Connect is the ultimate, fastest, and most beautifully designed SSH client and terminal made exclusively for iOS. Forget endless configurations: add your server and connect with a single tap. Perfect for developers, sysadmins (Data Center, AWS, DigitalOcean), and tech enthusiasts (Raspberry Pi, Cloud) who need urgent remote access and monitoring tools on the go. CORE FEATURES: โ€ข Ultra-Fast Native Terminal: Full xterm-256 color support. Perfectly renders commands like top, htop, vim, and reads real-time server logs without breaking lines or overlapping text. โ€ข Visual SFTP Browser (Pro): Navigate your server directories visually. Upload files from your iPhone, download server data, delete, or create folders without typing a single command. โ€ข Air-Tight Security: Supports both classic Password authentication and Cryptographic Private Keys (SSH Keys / PEM / PUB files). Your data never leaves your device and is securely stored in Apple's local Keychain. โ€ข Maximum Customization: Let your terminal match your style. Choose between classic Dark mode, Light mode for daytime, or Hacker mode (classic green text on deep black). Enhance your experience with customizable font sizes and haptic feedback. โ€ข Unlimited Storage (Pro): Save an infinite number of hosts with specific ports, usernames, and auth methods for 1-second access. Includes a built-in connection tester to diagnose network issues instantly. Whether you need to restart an Nginx server gracefully, inspect a database log, or transfer a configuration file, SSH Quick Connect puts absolute power right in your pocket. Download now and take your servers with you. Privacy Policy URL: https://chisel-hawthorn-89d.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-SSH-Quick-Connect-31aab807cbbd805fb337d38362f53e33?pvs=73 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ash4 screens
SSH Quick Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ash at none against SSH Quick Connect's 3. Ash also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SSH Quick Connect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Ash versus SSH Quick Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAshSSH Quick Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem SharifullinZAINAB KICHOU AMANAD

In-app purchases

None

Ash

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SSH Quick Connect

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Ash free?
Ash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSH Quick Connect free?
SSH Quick Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ash or SSH Quick Connect have ads?
SSH Quick Connect shows ads; Ash does not.

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