Comparison

Synapse Console Pro vs SharkTTY

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

Head to head
About

Synapse Console Pro

Features
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Synapse Console is a professional SSH, Mosh, and SFTP client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your servers with password or SSH key authentication, mount remote filesystems natively in Files.app, automate workflows with Shortcuts, and work across multiple tabs and split panes; with end-to-end encrypted cloud sync. Terminal - Full xterm-compatible terminal emulator - Persistent scrollback buffer (configurable up to 50,000 lines) - OSC 52 clipboard sync: copy from remote directly to your iOS clipboard - URL and hyperlink detection with in-app browser - Hardware keyboard support with fully customizable key bindings - Option-as-Meta toggle for readline/Emacs compatibility - Multiple fonts: JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, Hack (all Nerd Font variants) - Per-connection theme and font size overrides - 18 built-in themes (Dracula, Nord, Gruvbox, Catppuccin, Tokyo Night, and more) Connections - Password and SSH key authentication (RSA, Ed25519, ECDSA P-256) - SSH key generation and import — including passphrase-protected OpenSSH keys - SSH Agent Forwarding — forward your identity to remote hosts without copying keys - Mosh support for resilient sessions on unstable or roaming networks - ProxyJump (multi-hop via intermediate hosts) — fully compatible with Mosh - ProxyCommand (HTTP CONNECT proxy tunnel support) - SSH Config file import - Connection groups for organization - Biometric lock per connection (Face ID / Touch ID) - Encrypted notes per connection - TCP connection test before connecting Files.app Integration - Mount any saved server as a native volume in iOS Files.app - Browse, open, edit, rename, move, and delete remote files directly from Files.app or any document picker-enabled app — without opening Synapse - Full read/write support: create folders, upload files, delete items, rename — all over SFTP - Tap "Add to Files.app" in the SFTP browser to activate for any connection File Transfer - Built-in SFTP browser with directory navigation - Upload, download, progress tracking, and mid-transfer cancellation - Files over 500 MB prompt for confirmation before transfer Productivity - Multi-tab workspace with swipe navigation - Split-pane terminal workflows on iPad - tmux Control Mode (tmux -CC): native window/pane UI without tmux keybindings - Snippets library: save and send frequently used commands in one tap - Session recording in asciinema v2 format - Broadcast mode: send input to multiple tabs simultaneously Shortcuts & Siri - Connect to Server — open any saved connection by voice or Shortcut - Run SSH Command — execute a shell command in the background and pipe the output into any Shortcut workflow, without opening the app - Get Saved Servers — list all connections for dynamic, automated workflows - Say "SSH to production in Synapse Console" to Siri Networking Local and remote port forwarding Tunnel manager with per-connection tunnel list Security & Sync SSH private keys stored in the iOS Keychain with Face ID / Touch ID protection Connection profiles encrypted end-to-end with AES-256-GCM before syncing Encryption key stored in iCloud Keychain — server never receives plaintext TOFU (Trust On First Use) host key verification with SHA-256 fingerprint display App Lock with Face ID / Touch ID Backup & Restore: export all connections to an AES-256 encrypted file, import on any device Clear scrollback on disconnect option Start with a 7-day full-feature trial. After the trial, Synapse Pro is available as a yearly subscription. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/kogungor/synapse-console/blob/main/docs/privacy-policy.md Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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SharkTTY

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SharkTTY keeps your servers and your desktop within reach — a fast, native SSH & Mosh terminal and a full remote desktop for your Mac computer, in one app. All of it free. And now it listens — hold to talk, and AI turns your words into commands. CONTROL YOUR DESKTOP FROM ANYWHERE Sign in on your iPhone or iPad device and your desktop is right there. Tap to see its screen and take over — on the same Wi-Fi or from the other side of the world. SharkTTY finds the best way to connect, so you don't have to think about it. • A smooth, low-lag screen with full keyboard and mouse • See every display at once — side by side, stacked, quad or picture-in-picture, arranged your way • A virtual mouse with a built-in magnifier for pixel-perfect taps • A floating on-screen keyboard you can move, resize and dim — full symbols, ⌘⌄⌃ modifiers, F-keys, six layouts (US, UK, JIS, AZERTY, QWERTZ, Spanish) and smart command suggestions • Hear your Mac computer's sound live, and turn your device into its microphone • Copy on one device, paste on the other • Pick xHD, HD or SD — and let it ease off on its own when the signal drops • End-to-end encrypted, so your screen stays yours A TERMINAL THAT KEEPS UP • Connect to any server over SSH — there's nothing to install on the other end • Mosh keeps you typing through dropped Wi-Fi, network switches and lag • Lock your device or jump to another app, come back, and your session is still there • Drop straight back into your tmux session with a saved startup command • Experimental Eternal Terminal (ET) support — persistent sessions over TCP, for networks where Mosh's UDP is blocked • A bell in a background tab becomes a notification — know the moment a long task finishes SPEAK, AND IT TYPES • Hold to talk — your words are recognized right on the device: free, private, works offline • Trim a segment, re-recognize it, or bring back past recordings from history • AI polishes what you said into clean text or a ready-to-run command — bring your own AI provider, or use the built-in official models • Ask the AI anything in the built-in chat panel, without leaving your session KEYS, FILES, AND PEACE OF MIND • Create or import SSH keys right on your device — private keys never leave it • Get a clear heads-up the moment a server's identity changes • Browse and move files over iCloud Drive, shared folders and WebDAV, without leaving the app • Developer fonts and themes, a handy shortcut-key row, and full external keyboard and trackpad support on iPad • Keep your hosts and keys in sync across your devices with iCloud, if you like You never need an account to reach your own servers. SharkTTY — your servers and your desktop, always in your pocket. Every feature is free, including on-device voice recognition. The built-in official AI service uses AI Points; with your own API key, everything stays free. And if you'd like to leave a tip and buy me a coffee — thank you so much! Tips (one-time or monthly) unlock nothing; the monthly tip auto-renews until cancelled in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://safafish.com/sharktty/eula.html Ā· Privacy Policy: https://safafish.com/sharktty/privacy.html

Screenshots

Synapse Console Pro4 screens
SharkTTY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SharkTTY at weekly against Synapse Console Pro's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Synapse Console Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year and SharkTTY sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Synapse Console Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, SharkTTY weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Synapse Console Pro versus SharkTTY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynapse Console ProSharkTTY
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKubilay Onur GungorJingjing Li

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Synapse Console Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Synapse Console Pro$11.991 Year
4 purchases

SharkTTY

Subscriptions2
  • Small Monthly Tip$0.991 Month
  • Large Monthly Tip$3.991 Month
One-time2
  • Small Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Large Coffee Tip$3.99

Questions

Is Synapse Console Pro free?
Synapse Console Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SharkTTY free?
SharkTTY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Synapse Console Pro or SharkTTY have ads?
Neither Synapse Console Pro nor SharkTTY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Synapse Console Pro or SharkTTY?
Synapse Console Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and SharkTTY weekly. Most recently, Synapse Console Pro was updated on September 10, 2026 and SharkTTY on September 8, 2026.

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