Comparison

Technito vs ZestSSH

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

Head to head
About

Technito

Manage your Technitium DNS Server remotely with this mobile application. Monitor server activity, control blocking, manage zones, and access administration tools from a streamlined interface. Features include live logs, health checks, and easy blocking of services.

Highlights
  • Remote server administration
  • Real-time monitoring and logging
  • Zone and domain management
  • Easy blocking of services
  • Health checks and diagnostics
  • DNS cache management
  • DHCP scope management
Features
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Technito is designed specifically for Technitium DNS Server, making everyday administration faster and easier from your mobile devices. Whether you are at your desk or away from it, Technito gives you quick mobile access to the tools you need to monitor and manage your server. Monitor server activity, review logs, manage zones, control blocking, browse cache, run health checks, and access administration tools from one streamlined interface. The dashboard provides detailed query information and configurable graph options, while Easy Block tools make it faster to block well-known services, apps, and games. Features • Connect to one or more Technitium DNS Server instances • Support for API token login and username/password login with MFA/OTP • Brand new interface with cleaner menus and dashboard cards • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support for blocking status and countdown timers • Home Screen widgets for server status, stats, graphs, and blocking controls • iCloud sync for saved instances, supported settings, and Change Log records • View dashboard stats, additional query details, and customizable graph options • View node details, resources, technical specs, and network information • Run health checks for nodes, cluster status, API, sessions, dashboard health, and version status • Browse live logs and query logs • Search and review recent app changes in Change Log • Manage allowed and blocked domains • Use Easy Block to quickly block major apps, services, and games • Control blocking settings and temporary rules • Browse and flush DNS cache • Manage DNS zones and records • Access DNS Client tools • Manage DNS apps and app configuration • Manage DHCP scopes and DHCP leases • Access administration tools for sessions, users, groups, permissions, and API tokens • Choose your preferred app language from supported Technito localizations

About

ZestSSH

Features
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ZestSSH is a modern SSH client built for people who actually manage servers. No subscription, no feature gates on the basics — just a fast, secure terminal that works everywhere. THE MODERN SSH CLIENT ZestSSH is the modern alternative to aging SSH clients — cross-platform, actively maintained, and with features others never had. SFTP BUILT IN — FREE Browse your remote filesystem, upload and download files, drag and drop transfers. No paywall. No subscription. Free for everyone. FULL SSH TERMINAL xterm 4.0.0 with full ANSI/256-color support. Ed25519, RSA, ECDSA key generation built in. Password and key auth. Import from ~/.ssh/config directly. TRY IT WITHOUT A SERVER Built-in demo terminal with a simulated shell. 30+ commands including neofetch, ls, ping, and more. Try ZestSSH before you connect anything. SNIPPETS Save commands and run them in one tap. Dynamic variables auto-fetch your Docker containers, PM2 processes, systemd services, and more from the server at runtime. PORT FORWARDING Local, remote, and dynamic SOCKS5 forwarding. Pre-configure per connection and auto-activate on connect. SERVER MONITORING Built-in health monitoring with CPU, RAM, disk, uptime, and latency. Prometheus integration for homelab setups. No extra agent required for basic monitoring. SECURITY FIRST SQLCipher encrypted database. Keys stored in iOS Keychain. Biometric unlock with Argon2id PIN fallback. Host key verification. Dangerous command protection — warns before rm, dd, mkfs, and similar commands. TERMINAL CUSTOMIZATION 13 built-in themes including Dracula, Nord, Tokyo Night, Gruvbox, Synthwave, and more. 6 monospace fonts including JetBrains Mono and Fira Code. Custom theme builder. Cursor styles, scrollback, font size — all configurable. MOBILE OPTIMIZED Touch gestures for Ctrl+C, paste, zoom, and session switching. Home screen widgets. App shortcuts. Hardware keyboard support. Keep screen awake per session. PRICING — LIFETIME, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS...EVER!! Free — 2 sessions, SFTP, port forwarding, all protocols, biometric lock, demo terminal Pro ($9.99 once) — unlimited sessions, all themes, shortcuts, advanced layouts, widgets and more Cloud Sync ($24.99 once) — E2E encrypted sync across all devices. Your data is encrypted on your device before it ever leaves — we literally cannot read it. Full details at zestssh.com/security Bundle ($29.99 once) — Pro + Cloud Sync, saves $5

Screenshots

Technito4 screens
ZestSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZestSSH at 15.0 against Technito's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Technito sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ZestSSH sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Technito ships an update every 10 days, ZestSSH every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Technito versus ZestSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTechnitoZestSSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathen ParkArlie Nordlund

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Technito

One-time3
  • Technito Plus Upgrade - US$1.99
  • Technito - US$3.99
  • Technito Plus - US$5.99
3 purchases

ZestSSH

One-time3
  • Premium$9.99
  • Cloud Sync$24.99
  • ZestSSH Bundle$29.99

Questions

Is Technito free?
Technito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZestSSH free?
ZestSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Technito or ZestSSH have ads?
Neither Technito nor ZestSSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Technito or ZestSSH?
Technito ships an update every 10 days, and ZestSSH every 5 days. Most recently, Technito was updated on September 30, 2026 and ZestSSH on September 30, 2026.

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