Comparison

Kinsman SSH vs SSH Speed

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

SSH Speed

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SSH Speed is a mobile SSH and SFTP client designed to make Linux server management fast and comfortable from your iPhone. Connect to remote servers, work in a full interactive terminal, manage files, and run frequently used commands without the complexity of desktop tools. KEY FEATURES • Fast SSH connections with an interactive mobile terminal • Manage and switch between multiple SSH sessions • Copy the last command, last result, or complete session • Preview long or multi-line text before pasting • Browse, upload, download, rename, and manage files with SFTP • Save custom command shortcuts for repeated tasks • Organize saved servers in one clear interface • Arabic and nine additional interface languages • Credentials are stored securely on your device SSH Speed is built for developers, website owners, VPS users, system administrators, and anyone who manages Linux servers from a phone. A remote server and valid SSH credentials are required. SSH Speed does not provide or host servers.

Screenshots

Kinsman SSH4 screens
SSH Speed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SSH Speed at none against Kinsman SSH's 2. SSH Speed also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. SSH Speed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kinsman SSH ships an update fortnightly, SSH Speed every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Kinsman SSH versus SSH Speed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKinsman SSHSSH Speed
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames KinsmanAbdulhalim Alhossini

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kinsman SSH

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

SSH Speed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kinsman SSH free?
Kinsman SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSH Speed free?
SSH Speed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kinsman SSH or SSH Speed have ads?
Neither Kinsman SSH nor SSH Speed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kinsman SSH or SSH Speed?
Kinsman SSH ships an update fortnightly, and SSH Speed every 5 days. Most recently, Kinsman SSH was updated on October 24, 2026 and SSH Speed on October 31, 2026.

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