Comparison

ZestSSH vs AirAPK

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

Head to head
About

ZestSSH

Features
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A welcome on first launch: sign in, create an account, or continue without one, which keeps everything on your iPhone or iPad. Join a team without an account yet: Join a team lets you sign in or create an account right there and keeps your invite code. The team's Members page shows who is waiting for you at the top, with Review. Sign in is at the top of More when you are not signed in. Make or join a team on a new account without setting up sync first, and enter team seat codes under Redeem a code.

About

AirAPK

Features
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AirAPK is a professional local-network toolkit for Android TV enthusiasts, audiophiles, and developers. Connect wirelessly over ADB to inspect hardware capabilities, mirror your TV screen, manage apps, and push APKs β€” all from your iPhone or iPad. No PC or cables required. LAN ADB Device Management - Quick connect via IP and port (defaultΒ 5555) or a 6-digit pairing code - Save multiple devices for instant switching - View real-time device specs, Android version, and build info APK & File Management - Push and install APKs to your TV via QR code scan or direct download link - Browse, force-stop, uninstall, and clear the cache of any app - Push and pull files between iOS and Android TV seamlessly Advanced AV Capability Inspector - Deep hardware analysis of video decoding: H.264, HEVC/H.265, VP9, AV1 - HDR support detection: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision - Audio passthrough and decoding: AC3, E-AC3, TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, FLAC, Opus - Export and share detailed capability reports Real-Time Screen Mirroring & Remote - Low-latency TV screen projection over an optimized ADB protocol - Virtual remote with D-pad, media keys, and home/back navigation - Capture high-quality screenshots and save them to your photo library Developer & Power-User Tools - Built-in ADB shell for direct command execution and system debugging - Manage background processes and system services - Clean, professional dark UI optimized for quick operations Privacy & Security First - 100% offline operation β€” zero data collection, no cloud servers - All connections stay strictly within your local Wi-Fi network - Built on the standard Android Debug Bridge (ADB) protocol Compatibility & Setup - Requires an Android TV / Google TV device with Network ADB enabled in Developer Options - Optimized for iOS 15+ and iPadOS - Compatible with Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense, NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, and most Android TV / Google TV devices Disclaimer: AirAPK is an independent, third-party utility. It is not affiliated with Google, Android, or any television manufacturer. This app requires enabling Developer Options and Network ADB on your target device. Standard ADB security practices apply. Unlock your TV's true potential β€” download AirAPK and take full control today!

Screenshots

ZestSSH4 screens
AirAPK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZestSSH at every 2 days against AirAPK's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ZestSSH sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and AirAPK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZestSSH ships an update every 2 days, AirAPK every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ZestSSH versus AirAPK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZestSSHAirAPK
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size95 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArlie Nordlund爽 彭

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ZestSSH

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

AirAPK

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is ZestSSH free?
ZestSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirAPK free?
AirAPK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZestSSH or AirAPK have ads?
Neither ZestSSH nor AirAPK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZestSSH or AirAPK?
ZestSSH ships an update every 2 days, and AirAPK every 5 weeks. Most recently, ZestSSH was updated on October 31, 2026 and AirAPK on October 31, 2026.

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