SSHaker vs Zelmux
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
SSHaker
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SSHaker is a powerful, modern SSH and SFTP client designed for developers, system administrators, and power users who need a secure and efficient way to manage their remote servers. Built with security as a priority, SSHaker stores all your profiles and keys locally on your device, protected by platform-grade encryption (Keychain/Keystore) and biometric authentication. Key Features: ⢠Full Terminal Emulator ā Xterm-compatible terminal with support for all standard escape sequences. ⢠Secure Storage ā Credentials and private keys are never stored in plain text. ⢠Biometric Lock ā Protect your sessions and keys with Face ID or Fingerprint. ⢠Script Management ā Automate common tasks with a powerful script runner. Execute scripts across multiple hosts simultaneously. ⢠SFTP Integration ā Browse, upload, and download files with ease. ⢠Jump Hosts ā Connect to servers behind firewalls via SSH tunneling. ⢠Customizable Themes ā Multiple terminal themes and font sizes to suit your preference. ⢠SSH Key Management ā Generate, import, and manage Ed25519 and RSA keys. Auto-create and install keys on your servers. ⢠Local Privacy ā No account required. Your data never leaves your device except via your own encrypted backups. SSHaker Pro unlocks unlimited profiles, unlimited SSH keys, jump host support, multi-host script execution, custom terminal themes, and more.
Zelmux
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Zelmux is a mobile client for Zellij,Tmux and SSH. It's optimized for Claude and Codex cli. Connect to a Zellij server running on your Mac or Linux box and attach to live sessions from your iPhone. Built for developers who run long-lived agent workflows ā Claude Code, Codex, build watchers, log tails ā and want to check in, steer, or paste prompts without opening a laptop. KEY FEATURES ⢠Attach to your Zellij sessions over HTTPS and WebSocket ⢠Secure self-signed TLS support with certificate pinning ⢠Fast ANSI terminal rendering powered by SwiftTerm ⢠Prompt composer with Send, Paste, and Stage modes ⢠Bracketed-paste support for safer multi-line prompts ⢠Saved snippets for repeat commands ⢠Touch modes for scrolling, selection, and terminal mouse input ⢠Pinch to zoom terminal font size ⢠Focus mode for full-screen terminal viewing ⢠Local-first design with no cloud account, telemetry, or third-party tracking
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SSHaker at 13.0 against Zelmux's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SSHaker ships an update monthly, Zelmux every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSHaker | Zelmux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Lyman | Yang Zhang |
In-app purchases
SSHaker
No in-app purchases
Zelmux
No in-app purchases









