Comparison

Kinsman SSH vs Otherside CLI

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

Head to head
About

Kinsman SSH

Connect to your servers securely using password or private key authentication. Offers features like saving multiple connections, importing keys, and a clean terminal interface. Includes remote control capabilities for Mac terminals and a data bridge feature.

Highlights
  • Save multiple SSH connections
  • Password and private key authentication
  • Import keys via Files, AirDrop, QR code
  • Full interactive terminal
  • Secure credential storage
  • Universal Clipboard support
  • Mac terminal remote control
Features
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Kinsman SSH is a focused, no-nonsense SSH client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your servers securely with password or private key authentication. Features: - Save multiple SSH host connections - Password and private key authentication - Import keys via Files, AirDrop, QR code scan, or directly from your Mac over local WiFi - Full interactive terminal with command input - Secure credential storage in Keychain - Universal Clipboard support — copy on Mac, paste in app - Copy terminal output with one tap - Clean, dark terminal interface - Works on iPhone and iPad 5 free connection slots included. Purchase more as needed. Remote Control Pair with Kinsman Terminal on your Mac by scanning a QR code, then drive a terminal tab from your phone — switch and search tabs, send one command to several at once, take a screenshot of the Mac's terminal, and reuse recent commands. Data Bridge Use your iPhone's cellular connection from your Mac when the Wi-Fi you are both on has no working internet. Protected by a PIN, with a live traffic log, block and allow rules, and an optional data cap. Runs only while the app is open. VNC Screen Sharing is available as an in-app purchase.

About

Otherside CLI

Features
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Otherside CLI is the mobile companion for your terminal coding agent. Pair the app with the Otherside CLI running on your laptop, then control your AI coding sessions from anywhere. See your agent's progress in real time, approve permission requests on the go, and pick up the conversation from your phone when you step away from the keyboard. Features: - Live session view: every tool call, file edit, and assistant reply streams to your phone in real time - Permission control: approve or deny agent actions from the lock screen via push notifications - Multi-provider: pair with sessions running multiple AI providers - End-to-end encrypted: messages and content are encrypted on your devices; the broker never sees plaintext - Push notifications: get notified when your agent finishes, hits an error, or needs your input - Multi-device: pair multiple desktops to one mobile Privacy first: Otherside uses end-to-end encryption with standard cryptographic primitives (X25519, ChaCha20-Poly1305). Your conversation content never leaves your devices in readable form. Get started by installing the Otherside CLI on your laptop (othersidecli.com), then scan the QR code from the mobile app to pair.

Screenshots

Kinsman SSH4 screens
Otherside CLI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Otherside CLI at none against Kinsman SSH's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. Kinsman SSH sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Otherside CLI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kinsman SSH ships an update fortnightly, Otherside CLI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Kinsman SSH versus Otherside CLI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKinsman SSHOtherside CLI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames KinsmanDunamis Tech

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kinsman SSH

One-time2
  • 5 Connection Slots$1.99
  • 10 Connection Slots$2.99
None

Otherside CLI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kinsman SSH free?
Kinsman SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Otherside CLI free?
Otherside CLI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kinsman SSH or Otherside CLI have ads?
Neither Kinsman SSH nor Otherside CLI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kinsman SSH or Otherside CLI?
Kinsman SSH ships an update fortnightly, and Otherside CLI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kinsman SSH was updated on August 20, 2026 and Otherside CLI on September 14, 2026.

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