Comparison

Tapssh vs PA Node

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

Head to head
About

Tapssh

A visual SSH client for iOS that offers a touch-native interface for managing remote servers. It features a full SSH terminal with xterm emulation and a visual SFTP file browser for easy file management. Secure key generation and cloud sync are also included.

Highlights
  • Visual SSH terminal with xterm emulation
  • SFTP file browser with drag-and-drop upload
  • Secure Ed25519/RSA key generation in Secure Enclave
  • Cross-device cloud sync with zero-knowledge architecture
  • Quick Connect home screen widget
  • Custom keyboard row for CLI tools
Features
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Tapssh is a visual SSH client for iOS that replaces command-line drudgery with a beautiful, touch-native interface. Built from the ground up with SwiftUI for iPhone and iPad. Whether you're managing a single home server or a complex cloud infrastructure, Tapssh puts your remote environments right at your fingertips. SSH TERMINAL Experience full xterm emulation with 256-color support and crisp JetBrains Mono rendering. Highly optimized for vim, htop, tmux, and every CLI tool you rely on. Features a custom keyboard row for quick access to Esc, Tab, and Ctrl. SFTP FILE BROWSER Browse remote files just like you do in Finder. Drag to upload, tap to preview, and easily batch rename or delete files. Enjoy visual directory tree navigation - no more guessing from ls output. SECURE ENCLAVE KEY GENERATION Generate Ed25519 and RSA key pairs directly inside Apple's hardware security chip. Private keys cannot be extracted - not by us, not by malware. Every session is protected by Face ID or Touch ID. CLOUD SYNC Server metadata syncs seamlessly across all your iOS devices using a zero-knowledge architecture. Your private keys never leave your device. QUICK CONNECT WIDGET Tap your home screen widget to jump straight into any server. One tap, and you're connected. FREE VS PRO Start for free, or upgrade to Pro to unlock your full infrastructure: Free: 2 servers, basic SSH terminal, and basic SFTP browsing. Tapssh Pro ($29.99/year): Unlimited servers, full SFTP capabilities (upload/delete/rename), Quick Connect widget, Siri Shortcuts integration, and priority cloud sync. PRIVACY FIRST Tapssh does not collect your data. No analytics. No tracking. Your infrastructure, your rules. Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://tapssh.com/terms ⁠

About

PA Node

Features
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PA Node connects your iPhone to a user-configured personal agent system, such as OpenClaw. A desktop or server agent can do a lot on its own, but some workflows only work well when the phone is part of the loop. PA Node lets your agent use phone-native capabilities like push notifications, location context, and commute-aware actions, with permissions controlled by iOS. After setup, your iPhone is registered as a trusted device using a backend-issued credential. You can receive proactive notifications, share location context when enabled, and support workflows that are not possible from a Mac mini or desktop agent alone. Features include: • Secure device setup with a backend-issued credential • Push notifications from your configured PA server • Optional location sharing for commute and phone-context workflows • Commute job status, route choice, and refresh controls • In-app setup prompts for configuring your desktop or client agent • Privacy and support information built into Settings PA Node is built for people running their own personal agent infrastructure who want the iPhone to act as a secure, permissioned extension of that system.

Screenshots

Tapssh4 screens
PA Node4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PA Node at none against Tapssh's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tapssh sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. PA Node asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tapssh versus PA Node: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapsshPA Node
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnwar BahouTONY GAO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tapssh

Subscriptions1
  • Tapssh Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

PA Node

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tapssh free?
Tapssh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PA Node free?
PA Node is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tapssh or PA Node have ads?
Neither Tapssh nor PA Node shows ads.

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