Comparison

SSHaker vs Better Agent Terminal

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

Better Agent Terminal

Access your desktop terminal and agent sessions remotely from your mobile device. Continue coding conversations and send prompts while on the go. Securely connect to your existing workflows without interruption.

Highlights
  • Secure WebSocket connection
  • Browse workspaces and sessions
  • Continue agent conversations
  • Send text prompts
  • View streamed responses
  • TLS fingerprint pinning
Features
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Better Agent Terminal is a mobile companion for Better Agent Terminal Desktop. Connect securely to your desktop over WebSocket and continue working with your existing terminal and agent sessions from your iPhone. View workspaces, open terminal sessions, send prompts, follow streaming responses, and keep your development flow moving when you are away from your Mac. Better Agent Terminal is designed for developers who already run the desktop app and want lightweight remote access to active coding agents and terminal workflows. Key features: - Connect to BAT Desktop using a secure pairing string - Browse workspaces and terminal sessions - Continue Claude Code and Codex agent conversations - Send text prompts from mobile - View streamed agent responses and tool activity - Use TLS fingerprint pinning for trusted desktop connections This app requires Better Agent Terminal Desktop to be running on a reachable machine.

Screenshots

SSHaker4 screens
Better Agent Terminal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Better Agent Terminal at every 10 days against SSHaker's monthly. SSHaker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSHaker ships an update monthly, Better Agent Terminal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SSHaker versus Better Agent Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSHakerBetter Agent Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB28 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRichard Lyman拾果踏冰有限公司

In-app purchases

None

SSHaker

No in-app purchases

None

Better Agent Terminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSHaker free?
SSHaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Better Agent Terminal free?
Better Agent Terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SSHaker or Better Agent Terminal have ads?
Neither SSHaker nor Better Agent Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSHaker or Better Agent Terminal?
SSHaker ships an update monthly, and Better Agent Terminal every 10 days. Most recently, SSHaker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Better Agent Terminal on October 22, 2026.

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