Comparison

Kinsman SSH vs NodeOps

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

NodeOps

Manage remote servers via SSH, including Docker and Kubernetes operations. Features an encrypted password vault and iCloud backup for seamless synchronization across devices.

Highlights
  • SSH server management with password/key auth
  • Built-in SSH terminal
  • Docker and Kubernetes browsing
  • Encrypted password vault
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Command snippet saving and execution
Features
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NodeOps 1.2.1 AI AGENT • Keep alive with tmux (on by default) — agents survive screen lock and SSH drops • Reconnect reattaches the same tmux session instead of starting over • Warns if tmux is missing on the server (install with apt or brew) PASSWORD VAULT • Termius-style credentials — SSH keys, passwords, tokens, databases, Kubernetes, cloud, VPN, certificates, and more • 40 presets when you tap +; editor fields adapt to the type you choose • Existing vault entries keep working as Login credentials • Types sync over encrypted iCloud backup when the vault is unlocked SERVERS • Swipe left to delete a server (Edit stays on long-press) • Delete also available from the long-press menu Requires tmux on the remote host for agent persistence.

Screenshots

Kinsman SSH4 screens
NodeOps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NodeOps at none against Kinsman SSH's 2. NodeOps also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. NodeOps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kinsman SSH against 5.0 for NodeOps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kinsman SSH ships an update fortnightly, NodeOps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Kinsman SSH versus NodeOps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKinsman SSHNodeOps
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames KinsmanMd Shohag

Customer experience

Kinsman SSH

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NodeOps

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kinsman SSH

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

NodeOps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kinsman SSH free?
Kinsman SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NodeOps free?
NodeOps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kinsman SSH or NodeOps?
Kinsman SSH and NodeOps are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Kinsman SSH or NodeOps have ads?
Neither Kinsman SSH nor NodeOps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kinsman SSH or NodeOps?
Kinsman SSH ships an update fortnightly, and NodeOps every 4 days. Most recently, Kinsman SSH was updated on November 5, 2026 and NodeOps on October 31, 2026.

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