Comparison

Xermius vs NexusSSH

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

Head to head
About

Xermius

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Xermius is a professional SSH terminal manager built for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and developers who need powerful server access on the go. FULL SSH TERMINAL β€’ Complete terminal emulation with full keyboard support β€’ Multi-tab sessions β€” work on multiple servers simultaneously β€’ Split view β€” divide your screen into multiple terminal panes β€’ Workspace β€” save and restore your session layouts β€’ Broadcast mode β€” send commands to multiple servers at once β€’ Custom keyboard toolbar with Ctrl, Alt, Tab, Esc, and arrow keys β€’ Terminal search and command history β€’ Multiple color schemes and font customization (JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, Source Code Pro, Cascadia Code) SECURE AUTHENTICATION β€’ Password and SSH key authentication (RSA, Ed25519, ECDSA) β€’ Built-in SSH key generator β€” create keys directly in the app β€’ Deploy keys to your servers with one tap β€’ Known host verification for fingerprint validation β€’ Biometric unlock with Face ID / Touch ID β€’ Master password encryption for all credentials β€’ Two-factor OTP authentication FILE MANAGEMENT β€’ Multi-protocol support: SFTP, FTP, and S3 (MinIO) β€’ Transfer files between servers (cross-host transfer) β€’ Built-in text editor for quick file edits β€’ File operations: rename, delete, chmod, compress β€’ Bookmarks for frequently used directories β€’ Bandwidth monitoring and transfer conflict resolution HOST MANAGEMENT β€’ Unlimited hosts with groups and categories β€’ Import/Export host configurations β€’ Search, filter, and sort your server list β€’ Tags and comments for organization β€’ Connection status indicators β€’ Pin your most-used hosts for quick access COMMAND SNIPPETS β€’ Save and reuse frequently used commands β€’ Variable support for dynamic snippets β€’ Execute snippets across multiple servers simultaneously β€’ Quick-access buttons from the terminal MONITORING & TOOLS β€’ Real-time server monitoring (CPU, RAM, Disk) β€’ SSL certificate checker β€’ Port forwarding (local and remote) β€’ Tmux session management β€’ Activity logs and security event logging SYNC & CLOUD β€’ Sync hosts, snippets, and keys across devices via GitHub β€’ Backend sync with automatic conflict resolution β€’ Push notifications from your servers AI-POWERED β€’ AI chat assistant for server management help β€’ Intelligent command suggestions based on context PLATFORM FEATURES β€’ iOS Home Screen widgets for server monitoring β€’ Live Activities for active session tracking β€’ Push and local notifications Whether you manage a single VPS or hundreds of production servers, Xermius gives you the tools you need β€” right from your iPhone or iPad. XERMIUS PRO SUBSCRIPTION Xermius Pro is available through auto-renewable monthly ($4.99/month) or annual ($49.99/year) subscriptions. Pro unlocks cloud sync across devices, GitHub repository sync, advanced autocomplete, session logs, priority support, cross-host file transfer, and advanced web tools. A subscription may be used for both personal and business purposes. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will renew automatically. Cancellation of a future subscription may be made up to 24 hours before the end of the current period. The actual subscription may not be manually canceled before its termination date. Subscriptions may be managed, including disabling auto-renewal, in the Account Settings after purchase. Please review our privacy policy https://xermius.com/privacy-policy and terms of use https://xermius.com/terms-of-service

About

NexusSSH

Features
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NexusSSH is a secure SSH client and server monitor for iPhone and iPad. It helps you manage personal and professional servers with saved hosts, password and key-based SSH login, jump host chains, SFTP file browsing, and real-time system monitoring. Key features: β€’ Secure SSH terminal access β€’ Saved host profiles β€’ Password and private key authentication β€’ Multi-hop jump host support β€’ SFTP file browser with upload and download progress β€’ Server monitor dashboard for CPU, memory, disk, GPU, and system status β€’ Last-known operating system display for offline hosts β€’ Credentials stored locally using iOS secure storage NexusSSH is designed for developers, system administrators, homelab users, and technical users who need a clean mobile SSH and server monitoring workflow.

Screenshots

Xermius4 screens
NexusSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NexusSSH at none against Xermius's 2. Xermius's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Xermius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NexusSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xermius ships an update every 5 days, NexusSSH every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Xermius versus NexusSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXermiusNexusSSH
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size63 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuong Van Duc亚根 张

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Xermius

Subscriptions2
  • Xermius Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Xermius Pro (Annual)$49.991 Year
None

NexusSSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xermius free?
Xermius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NexusSSH free?
NexusSSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xermius or NexusSSH have ads?
Neither Xermius nor NexusSSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xermius or NexusSSH?
Xermius ships an update every 5 days, and NexusSSH every 2 months. Most recently, Xermius was updated on October 31, 2026 and NexusSSH on October 31, 2026.

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