Comparison

SSHive vs STL to STEP Assistant

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

Head to head
About

SSHive

This app provides comprehensive remote access to servers and desktops, supporting SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, and VPN. Manage files, open terminals, and control remote machines securely from your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal access
  • SFTP file management
  • RDP and VNC remote desktop
  • Built-in VPN
  • Secure credential management
  • iCloud sync
  • Face ID/Touch ID protection
Features
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SSHive is a remote access client for iPhone and iPad: SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC and a built-in VPN client in one private, native app. Manage your servers, open a terminal, transfer files and control remote Windows, macOS and Linux desktops from anywhere. SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS • SSH: full terminal (SwiftTerm), key or password authentication • SFTP: browse, upload, download and manage files • RDP: Remote Desktop to Windows PCs and servers • VNC: screen sharing for macOS and Linux • VPN: connects to your own OpenVPN, IKEv2 or IPsec server before the session opens KEY FEATURES • Touch mouse and keyboard for RDP and VNC, with a trackpad mode • SSH key generation, import and management • Port forwarding (SSH tunnels) • Command snippets, with a history of the ones you ran • Shared credentials reused across profiles • Folders to organize your connections • Optional Face ID / Touch ID before each connection • iCloud sync of profiles, passwords and keys across your devices • Import and export of your connections (.sshive) • Native SwiftUI design for iPhone and iPad, light and dark NETWORK TOOLS • Ping: test host reachability • DNS Lookup: resolve domain names • Traceroute: trace the network path • Whois: domain registration info • MX Lookup: a domain's mail servers • Blacklist Check (DNSBL): see if an IP is blacklisted • Network interfaces: local IP, netmask and active interfaces PRIVACY Your passwords and keys live in the iOS Keychain, and you can require Face ID / Touch ID to use them. Nothing goes through our servers: connections go straight from your device to your servers. FREE & PRO Free: SSH terminal, SFTP, SSH keys, Face ID / Touch ID and the network tools. Limits: 2 SSH sessions at a time, 5 profiles, 1 local tunnel, 3 custom snippets, uploads up to 10 MB. Pro: RDP, VNC, VPN, unlimited SSH sessions, profiles and snippets, remote tunnels and extra local tunnels, shared accounts, session logging, .sshive import and export, iCloud sync and all terminal themes. One Pro purchase, with no subscription, also unlocks Pro in SSHive for Mac from the Mac App Store (Mac with Apple silicon), with the same Apple Account. On the Mac, use Restore purchases if Pro is not active yet. SSHive is made for developers, sysadmins and DevOps engineers who look after servers from an iPhone or iPad.

About

STL to STEP Assistant

Convert various 3D mesh model formats into STEP files for CAD workflows. Preview models, choose conversion quality, and export with BRep reconstruction for editable CAD surfaces. Process files locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Convert STL, OBJ, GLB, FBX, and more to STEP
  • BRep reconstruction for editable CAD surfaces
  • Multiple STEP export quality modes
  • Preview models before export
  • Local file processing for privacy
  • Inspect STEP file results
Features
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STL to STEP Assistant is a focused local 3D model tool for converting mesh-based models into STEP files for CAD workflows. Open STL, STLB, GLB, 3MF, USDZ, OBJ, 3DM, FBX, DAE, PLY, 3DS, AMF, DRC, KMZ, MPD, WRL, and other model files, preview them in a clean 3D scene, choose a conversion quality mode, then export and save the current main model as a STEP file. You can also load and view STEP and STP files to inspect conversion results. Built for mesh-to-STEP work - Convert STL, including binary STLB, to STEP - Convert OBJ, GLB, GLTF, 3MF, 3DM (Rhino), FBX, DAE, PLY, USDZ, 3DS, AMF (additive manufacturing), DRC (Draco), KMZ (zipped 3D scene), MPD (multi-part LDraw), and WRL (VRML) model formats to STEP - Load and view STEP files to inspect conversion results - Export STEP with BRep reconstruction, useful for turning some engineering mesh models into easier-to-edit CAD surfaces - Preview 3D models and BRep reconstruction results before export - Export the current main model, not the whole scene or other objects - Keep floor, lights, camera, and visual effects out of the STEP file - Process files on device, so model data stays on your device - Privacy focused, with no account, no login, no ads, no tracking, and no data collection Choose STEP export geometry and quality as needed - BRep: tries to convert suitable mesh models into easier-to-edit CAD surfaces, useful for some engineering parts and regular geometry - Faceted Small: fast, lightweight STEP export for everyday use - Faceted Balanced: balance detail and file size - Faceted High: preserve more model detail - Faceted Original: export as directly from the source mesh as possible Understand the result before saving - View source file information - Review mesh, triangle, and vertex counts - Check triangle reduction by quality mode - Get a simple export risk hint - See the final STEP file size after conversion It is made for makers, engineers, designers, 3D printing users, CAD users, and anyone who needs to convert mesh models into STEP exchange files. Pricing & Access - Free: Open, preview, inspect models, load STEP files, and use Small STEP export. - CAD Surface Export unlocks BRep STEP export for suitable models, helping produce easier-to-edit CAD surface results. - In-App Purchase unlocks: Permanently unlock CAD Surface Export, Balanced, High, Original, and other STEP export capabilities. No subscription required. - Payment is charged to your App Store account. - Purchases can be managed through your App Store account settings. Privacy & Purchase Terms - Privacy Policy: https://h53d.github.io/s2s/policy.html - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Have questions or need support? Reach out to danjian42@gmail.com.

Screenshots

SSHive4 screens
STL to STEP Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SSHive at 100% against STL to STEP Assistant's 0%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. SSHive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and STL to STEP Assistant sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSHive ships an update every 3 weeks, STL to STEP Assistant every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SSHive versus STL to STEP Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSHiveSTL to STEP Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB35 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperNetMeSafe维 艾

Customer experience

SSHive

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

STL to STEP Assistant

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SSHive

One-time1
  • SSHive Pro$11.99
2 purchases

STL to STEP Assistant

One-time2
  • Unlock Faceted STEP Quality$6.99
  • Unlock CAD Surface Export$9.99

Questions

Is SSHive free?
SSHive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STL to STEP Assistant free?
STL to STEP Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSHive or STL to STEP Assistant have ads?
Neither SSHive nor STL to STEP Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSHive or STL to STEP Assistant?
SSHive ships an update every 3 weeks, and STL to STEP Assistant every 2 weeks. Most recently, SSHive was updated on October 31, 2026 and STL to STEP Assistant on October 25, 2026.

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