Comparison

Goroterm vs RSSH

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

Head to head
About

Goroterm

Features
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Goroterm is a modern SSH terminal client built for developers and operators who need quick, reliable access to remote servers from their iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES • Multi-session tabs — connect to multiple servers or open several shells to the same host, switch between them instantly • tmux integration — list, attach, create, rename, and kill tmux sessions directly from the UI; seamless reattach on reconnect • SFTP file browser — browse remote directories, preview files, upload and download with background transfer • Voice input — dictate commands with on-device speech recognition • Clipboard image paste — drop images into terminal output on supported servers • Quick action bar — Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrow keys, PgUp/PgDn, and Ctrl+J always one tap away • Server monitor — at-a-glance CPU, memory, and disk usage for the connected host • Claude usage dashboard — track token usage if your server runs the Claude CLI • Secure credential storage — passwords and private keys encrypted on-device; never synced • Host key verification — full known_hosts workflow with change detection • Automatic reconnect — survives network changes, background/foreground transitions, and temporary disconnects • Dark theme by default, built to minimize eye strain during long sessions Goroterm is engineered to feel fast on mobile: no-jank scrolling, proper IME handling, and a quick action bar that keeps your thumbs on glass instead of hunting through sub-menus. Connections stay alive in the background so you can return to the same prompt you left. PRIVACY Your SSH credentials never leave your device. Goroterm does not collect analytics, tracking identifiers, or usage data. See the privacy policy for details. Requires an existing SSH server to connect to.

About

RSSH

This app is a free, open-source client for managing remote servers via SSH and SFTP. It offers secure credential management, file browsing, port forwarding, and command snippets for iPhone and iPad users.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal with connection profiles
  • Secure credential and key management
  • SFTP file browsing and transfer
  • Port forwarding and tunnel management
  • Command snippets and session tools
  • Local-first data storage
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RSSH is a free and open-source SSH client for managing remote servers from iPhone and iPad. Features: - SSH terminal with reusable connection profiles - Secure credential and key management - SFTP file browsing and transfer - Port forwarding and tunnel management - Command snippets and session tools - Local-first data storage - Multilingual interface RSSH provides a focused workspace for remote server administration while keeping your server configuration under your control.

Screenshots

Goroterm4 screens
RSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Goroterm at every 3 days against RSSH's every 11 days. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Goroterm ships an update every 3 days, RSSH every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Goroterm versus RSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGorotermRSSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer株式会社Corevice正权 谢

In-app purchases

None

Goroterm

No in-app purchases

None

RSSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goroterm free?
Goroterm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RSSH free?
RSSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Goroterm or RSSH have ads?
Neither Goroterm nor RSSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goroterm or RSSH?
Goroterm ships an update every 3 days, and RSSH every 11 days. Most recently, Goroterm was updated on October 18, 2026 and RSSH on October 22, 2026.

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