Comparison

Nice SSH vs 9Remote

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

Head to head
About

Nice SSH

A secure and intuitive remote connection manager for servers. It offers a fast terminal, SSH access with key authentication, SFTP file transfers, and VNC for visual control. The app features encrypted key storage and cross-device sync for seamless management.

Highlights
  • Fast and responsive terminal
  • Secure SSH with key authentication
  • SFTP file transfer
  • VNC remote desktop access
  • Encrypted SSH key storage
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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Manage All Your Servers in One Place A powerful and intuitive remote connection manager designed for developers system administrators and anyone working with servers Connect manage and control your infrastructure easily and securely from one app Key Features Terminal Access a fast and responsive terminal for command line operations SSH Securely connect to your servers with support for password and key authentication SFTP Transfer and manage files easily with built in SFTP support VNC Access remote desktops and control your machines visually Encrypted Key Storage Store your SSH keys securely with encryption Customizable Interface Personalize the app to match your workflow and preferences Cross Device Sync Sync your data across iPhone iPad and Mac to keep everything up to date Built for Productivity Manage production servers development environments or personal machines with ease Secure and Reliable Designed with security and performance in mind for stable and protected connections

About

9Remote

Features
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9Remote gives you secure, low-latency access to your terminal, desktop, and files from any phone or browser. Connect to your own machine through a Cloudflare tunnel — no monthly hosting fees. WebRTC streaming keeps the screen crisp and responsive, while the integrated file explorer lets you browse, upload, and download on the go. Built for developers who want their dev environment always within reach.

Screenshots

Nice SSH3 screens
9Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nice SSH and 9Remote 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Nice SSH versus 9Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNice SSH9Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThuc Do VanVu Hoang Anh

In-app purchases

None

Nice SSH

No in-app purchases

None

9Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nice SSH free?
Nice SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 9Remote free?
9Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nice SSH or 9Remote have ads?
Neither Nice SSH nor 9Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nice SSH or 9Remote?
Nice SSH ships an update every 3 days, and 9Remote every 3 days. Most recently, Nice SSH was updated on September 30, 2026 and 9Remote on October 6, 2026.

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