Comparison

Ash vs SSHaker

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

SSHaker

Features
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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: โ€ข Full Terminal Emulator โ€” Xterm-compatible terminal with support for all standard escape sequences. โ€ข Secure Storage โ€” Credentials and private keys are never stored in plain text. โ€ข Biometric Lock โ€” Protect your sessions and keys with Face ID or Fingerprint. โ€ข Script Management โ€” Automate common tasks with a powerful script runner. Execute scripts across multiple hosts simultaneously. โ€ข SFTP Integration โ€” Browse, upload, and download files with ease. โ€ข Jump Hosts โ€” Connect to servers behind firewalls via SSH tunneling. โ€ข Customizable Themes โ€” Multiple terminal themes and font sizes to suit your preference. โ€ข SSH Key Management โ€” Generate, import, and manage Ed25519 and RSA keys. Auto-create and install keys on your servers. โ€ข 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.

Screenshots

Ash4 screens
SSHaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ash ships an update every 3 months, SSHaker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Ash versus SSHaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAshSSHaker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperArtem SharifullinRichard Lyman

In-app purchases

None

Ash

No in-app purchases

None

SSHaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ash free?
Ash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSHaker free?
SSHaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ash or SSHaker have ads?
Neither Ash nor SSHaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ash or SSHaker?
Ash ships an update every 3 months, and SSHaker monthly. Most recently, Ash was updated on September 18, 2026 and SSHaker on September 11, 2026.

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