Ash vs SSHaker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Ash
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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. โT / โW / โ1-9 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.
SSHaker
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SSHaker is a powerful, modern SSH and SFTP client designed for developers, system administrators, and power users who need a secure and efficient way to manage their remote servers. Built with security as a priority, SSHaker stores all your profiles and keys locally on your device, protected by platform-grade encryption (Keychain/Keystore) and biometric authentication. Key Features: โข Full Terminal Emulator โ Xterm-compatible terminal with support for all standard escape sequences. โข Secure Storage โ Credentials and private keys are never stored in plain text. โข Biometric Lock โ Protect your sessions and keys with Face ID or Fingerprint. โข Script Management โ Automate common tasks with a powerful script runner. Execute scripts across multiple hosts simultaneously. โข SFTP Integration โ Browse, upload, and download files with ease. โข Jump Hosts โ Connect to servers behind firewalls via SSH tunneling. โข Customizable Themes โ Multiple terminal themes and font sizes to suit your preference. โข SSH Key Management โ Generate, import, and manage Ed25519 and RSA keys. Auto-create and install keys on your servers. โข Local Privacy โ No account required. Your data never leaves your device except via your own encrypted backups. SSHaker Pro unlocks unlimited profiles, unlimited SSH keys, jump host support, multi-host script execution, custom terminal themes, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SSHaker at monthly against Ash's every 3 months. SSHaker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ash ships an update every 3 months, SSHaker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ash | SSHaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Artem Sharifullin | Richard Lyman |
In-app purchases
Ash
No in-app purchases
SSHaker
No in-app purchases









