Comparison

SSH Client vs DuckTerm

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

Head to head
About

SSH Client

This app provides secure remote server management with SSH terminal access and SFTP file transfer capabilities. It allows users to manage multiple servers, store command snippets, and organize SSH keys for efficient workflow.

Highlights
  • SSH Terminal Access
  • SFTP File Management
  • SSH Key Manager
  • Save Command Snippets
  • Multiple Server Connections
  • Secure Authentication
Features
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SSH into Linux servers from iPhone or iPad. Connect with a password or SSH key, browse files over SFTP, and keep hosts in sync with iCloud. SSH Client – Terminal & SFTP is built for developers, sysadmins, and anyone who needs reliable remote access on the go. CONNECT IN SECONDS • Save hosts with an alias, hostname, port, and username • Sign in with a password or SSH key • Open a full SSH terminal session from your saved connections • Choose a colour theme (Midnight, Light, Matrix, Solarised) and font size SFTP FILE TRANSFER • Browse remote directories • Download files to your device • Upload from the Files app • Show or hide hidden files KEYS AND SECURITY • Generate ed25519, RSA, or ECDSA keys • Create Secure Enclave keys on device • Import existing private keys • Manage known hosts • Store passwords in the Keychain FASTER WORKFLOWS • Save and reuse command snippets • Keep connection history • Sync hosts and data with iCloud across your Apple devices WHO IT’S FOR • Linux, Ubuntu, and Unix servers • VPS and cloud hosts • Raspberry Pi and home labs • Day-to-day remote admin from iPhone or iPad Try it with one saved host. Upgrade to Pro when you need more servers. Pro is available as weekly, monthly, or yearly auto-renewing subscriptions, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app and on the App Store and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/de501fa3-782a-48dd-b33f-83d8bc220c5c Terms of Use: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/ec0062f6-bde6-4a8d-b665-9df7cf6f5d6e Support: help.app007@gmail.com Feel free to reach out with feedback or feature requests—we’re always improving the app.

About

DuckTerm

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DuckTerm is the iPhone terminal for AI engineers running long Claude / Codex / Gemini / Cursor sessions on remote machines. Get pushed when an agent finishes a task or asks for approval. Tap from the lockscreen to approve or jump into a real SSH terminal to debug live — no laptop required. — What you get for free — • 2 saved SSH servers (password auth) • Plain shell + tmux session list • Real SSH terminal built natively (not a webview wrapper) • Inbox for agent push notifications (30-day retention) — Pro unlocks — • Unlimited servers + private key (.pem) auth • tmux session attach with live capture-pane preview • HTTP CONNECT / SOCKS5 proxy + SSH ProxyJump (bastion) • Mosh transport — UDP roaming, predictive echo on flaky networks • SFTP file browser • Voice input + custom themes + iCloud sync • Multi-tab terminal + agent hooks (remote webhooks) • Inbox unlimited retention — Privacy — SSH credentials live only in iOS Keychain. We never see them; we never upload them. Agent push notifications are delivered through DuckTerm's push relay or your own webhook. No analytics, no ads, no third-party tracking. — Pricing — Free forever for the basics. Pro is $0.99/mo, $9.99/yr, or $14.99 lifetime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SSH Client4 screens
DuckTerm4 screens

Verdict

The call

SSH Client and DuckTerm are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SSH Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and DuckTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SSH Client versus DuckTerm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH ClientDuckTerm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANSIFY TECHNOLOGIES圣宝 蔡

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SSH Client

Subscriptions1
  • SSH Client: Weekly Plan3 Days trial$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • SSH Client: Lifetime Plan$6.99
3 purchases

DuckTerm

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is SSH Client free?
SSH Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DuckTerm free?
DuckTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSH Client or DuckTerm have ads?
Neither SSH Client nor DuckTerm shows ads.

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