Comparison

ssh Chat vs RootDeck

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

Head to head
About

ssh Chat

This app provides a streamlined mobile interface for connecting to and managing SSH servers. It allows users to quickly run saved commands, inspect output, and manage server tasks directly from their iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Connect to Linux servers via SSH
  • Run commands in a chat-style interface
  • Use a default command catalog
  • Inspect command output and logs
  • Manage production tasks remotely
  • Quick commands above keyboard
Features
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`sshChat is a mobile SSH client built for fast operational work on iPhone. Instead of dropping you into a heavy terminal flow, sshChat is designed around the things you actually need on mobile: connect to servers quickly, run saved commands, inspect output, check logs, and jump back into recent sessions. Use sshChat to: connect to Linux servers over SSH run commands from a chat-style interface reuse a default command catalog for common tasks keep command history per session manage production tasks like Docker checks, log lookups, and service restarts work faster on small screens with quick commands above the keyboard Premium unlocks: Stream Mode for live command output command catalog management file open and upload actions more than 3 saved servers sshChat works especially well for: developers freelancers DevOps and SRE workflows founders managing their own infrastructure anyone who needs server access while away from a laptop Whether you are checking logs, restarting a service, or running a saved Docker command, sshChat helps you handle server work from your phone with less friction.` Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sshchat.app/privacy/

About

RootDeck

A secure and fast client for managing servers via SSH and SFTP. It offers a terminal, file manager, server dashboard, and an AI agent that runs on your own infrastructure. Connect directly to your servers without any third-party cloud services.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal with customizable themes
  • SFTP file browser with editor
  • Server dashboard for monitoring resources
  • AI agent integration (Codex, Claude, Copilot)
  • Password and SSH key authentication
  • Local network server discovery
  • Privacy-focused with no cloud reliance
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RootDeck is a fast, secure SSH and SFTP client for iPhone and iPad: a terminal, file manager, server dashboard and AI agent for the servers you already own. Connect to your servers directly — no RootDeck account and no cloud in between. Built for developers, sysadmins and DevOps who need their infrastructure on the go. AI AGENT ON YOUR SERVER • Chat with Codex, Claude Code, Grok or GitHub Copilot running on your own server, or with your own API agent for any OpenAI-compatible provider. • Install the agent and sign in without leaving the app. Choose the model and how hard it thinks. • Decide what the agent may do: read only, the working folder, Auto with a reviewer model, or full access — and approve requests as they come. • Add MCP connectors from the catalog, attach files and photos, and dictate — speech is recognized on the device. • Follow background tasks and your account's usage limits, and sign out to switch accounts. SERVER AND TERMINAL • SSH terminal with ten color themes, Day and Night mode, cursor styles and a key bar with function keys. • Inline command suggestions — RootDeck never runs them on its own. • Server dashboard: CPU, memory, disks, network, services and processes. • Live logs with pause, filtering and links. FILES • SFTP file browser: upload, download, copy, move, rename and delete. • Built-in text editor, file details and permissions. CONNECTIONS • Password and SSH key authentication, jump hosts. • Host key verification against man-in-the-middle attacks. • Find SSH servers on your local network. • Optional: keep your session alive when you switch apps, with a connection card on the Lock Screen. • Linux, macOS and Windows OpenSSH servers. PRIVACY Credentials stay in Apple Keychain. SSH traffic goes straight between your device and your servers; the AI agent talks to its provider from your server, and API keys stay there. RootDeck collects no analytics, and none of our servers sit in the path. Available in English, Russian and Simplified Chinese.

Screenshots

ssh Chat4 screens
RootDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RootDeck at none against ssh Chat's 2. On price, review sentiment, 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. ssh Chat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RootDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ssh Chat versus RootDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterssh ChatRootDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman ZounEvgenii Lav

Customer experience

ssh Chat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RootDeck

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ssh Chat

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro subscription$9.99
None

RootDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ssh Chat free?
ssh Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RootDeck free?
RootDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ssh Chat or RootDeck have ads?
Neither ssh Chat nor RootDeck shows ads.

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