Comparison

SSHaker vs Zelmux

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

Head to head
About

SSHaker

Features
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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 — Xterm-compatible terminal with support for all standard escape sequences. • Secure Storage — Credentials and private keys are never stored in plain text. • Biometric Lock — Protect your sessions and keys with Face ID or Fingerprint. • Script Management — Automate common tasks with a powerful script runner. Execute scripts across multiple hosts simultaneously. • SFTP Integration — Browse, upload, and download files with ease. • Jump Hosts — Connect to servers behind firewalls via SSH tunneling. • Customizable Themes — Multiple terminal themes and font sizes to suit your preference. • SSH Key Management — Generate, import, and manage Ed25519 and RSA keys. Auto-create and install keys on your servers. • Local Privacy — 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.

About

Zelmux

Features
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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 — Claude Code, Codex, build watchers, log tails — 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

Screenshots

SSHaker4 screens
Zelmux2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSHaker ships an update monthly, Zelmux every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
SSHaker versus Zelmux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSHakerZelmux
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRichard LymanYang Zhang

In-app purchases

None

SSHaker

No in-app purchases

None

Zelmux

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSHaker free?
SSHaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zelmux free?
Zelmux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SSHaker or Zelmux have ads?
Neither SSHaker nor Zelmux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSHaker or Zelmux?
SSHaker ships an update monthly, and Zelmux every 3 weeks. Most recently, SSHaker was updated on September 30, 2026 and Zelmux on October 8, 2026.

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