Comparison

SSHive vs YoloShell

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 the all-in-one remote access client for iPhone and iPad — SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC and a built-in VPN in one fast, private, native app. Manage your servers, open a full terminal, transfer files, and control remote Windows, macOS and Linux desktops from anywhere. SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS • SSH — full terminal (SwiftTerm), key & password auth • SFTP — browse, upload, download and manage files • RDP — Remote Desktop to Windows PCs and servers • VNC — screen sharing for macOS and Linux • OpenVPN — open a secure tunnel before you connect KEY FEATURES • Touch-optimized mouse & keyboard for RDP and VNC • SSH key generation, import and management • Port forwarding / SSH tunnels • Command snippets and history • Shared credentials reused across profiles • Folders to organize your connections • Face ID / Touch ID protection for every secret • iCloud sync of profiles and keys across your devices • Import / export your connections (.sshive) • Native SwiftUI design for iPhone and iPad, light & 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 FIRST Your passwords and keys live in the iOS Keychain, protected by Face ID / Touch ID. Nothing goes through our servers — connections run straight from your device to yours. FREE & PRO Use SSHive for free with core SSH access. Upgrade to Pro to unlock RDP, VNC, VPN, unlimited sessions and profiles, tunnels, broadcast, shared accounts and more. Whether you are a developer, sysadmin or DevOps engineer, SSHive puts your whole infrastructure in your pocket.

About

YoloShell

Features
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Keep your servers and coding agents close. YoloShell brings SSH, Mosh, tmux, VNC remote desktop and Herdr sessions to iPhone and iPad. HERDR WORKSPACES & CODING AGENTS • Switch workspaces, tabs, panes and agents from one compact panel. • Create workspaces and panes, and start supported coding agents such as Claude Code or Codex in an existing shell pane. • Follow agent status and continue the work in its terminal. • Observe in read-only mode or take control when needed. Requires SSH access to a remote machine running Herdr. Agents run on that machine and must be installed there. TERMINAL THAT SURVIVES ROAMING • SSH, Mosh and tmux in one polished mobile client • Mosh roaming keeps your session alive across Wi-Fi, 5G and tunnel switches • tmux integration with control mode (-CC) for a native tab / pane UI • Full xterm-256color, true color and Unicode FULL VNC REMOTE DESKTOP • VNC into your Mac, Linux box or any server — pixel-perfect • Touch gestures plus a full hardware-style key bar • Built in and free — no extra app needed MULTI-TAB ON iPad • Run many hosts side by side with multi-tab terminals • Live tab titles synced from OSC sequences • Made for the big screen and external keyboards PROFILES & SSH KEYS • Organize every host as a one-tap profile • Generate or import SSH keys, stored in the iOS Keychain • Per-profile Mosh, tmux and on-open scripts CUSTOM TERMINAL THEMES • Palette, font and cursor styling • A curated set of themes for long sessions YOLOSHELL PRO • Multi-tab terminals on iPad • Unlimited profiles & SSH keys (free includes a generous starter set) • tmux control mode (-CC) • Custom terminal themes • Priority support • 7-day free trial on the yearly plan PRIVATE BY DESIGN • All connection config and SSH keys stay on device • No telemetry of shell content, no logging of host names • No account required Subscription auto-renews until canceled. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://agentsmesh.app/products/yoloshell/privacy End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SSHive4 screens
YoloShell4 screens

Verdict

The call

SSHive and YoloShell are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 YoloShell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSHive ships an update every 3 weeks, YoloShell fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SSHive versus YoloShell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSHiveYoloShell
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetMeSafeSignalRender Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SSHive

One-time1
  • SSHive Pro$8.99
2 purchases

YoloShell

Subscriptions2
  • شهري$2.991 Month
  • سنوي7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is SSHive free?
SSHive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YoloShell free?
YoloShell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSHive or YoloShell have ads?
Neither SSHive nor YoloShell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSHive or YoloShell?
SSHive ships an update every 3 weeks, and YoloShell fortnightly. Most recently, SSHive was updated on October 16, 2026 and YoloShell on October 15, 2026.

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