SSHaker vs PocketTerm SSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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.
PocketTerm SSH
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PocketTerm is a mobile SSH client for iPhone. Add a host, connect, type a command in the input box, and see remote output right away. An interactive PTY on the direct channel helps you run Agent CLIs and common terminal tools on your own servers. What you can do • Add servers with host, port, and username; sign in with password or OpenSSH private key • Line-oriented input: send a full command and watch results in the terminal view • Interactive PTY for remote Agent CLIs and common TUIs (depends on what you install on the host) • Per-server working directory and command history with up/down browse • Built-in quick commands plus a custom library • Detect remote tmux: switch, create, and delete sessions from the session bar (delete requires confirm) • 16 UI languages and a dark Pocket visual style Security • Passwords, private keys, and known hosts stay in on-device Keychain • Host-key TOFU: trust on first use; changed keys need your explicit clear before re-trust • We don’t run your servers or upload your credentials Notes • You need your own SSH-reachable Linux/Unix host and any Agent CLI you already use there • This is a mobile SSH client—it does not bundle third-party Agent products, and it is not a cloud IDE Built for developers and operators who need quick remote actions—and Agent sessions—on the go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SSHaker at 13.0 against PocketTerm SSH's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SSHaker | PocketTerm SSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Lyman | 雄 肖 |
In-app purchases
SSHaker
No in-app purchases
PocketTerm SSH
No in-app purchases









