Comparison

SSH Client & Terminal vs RemoteSim

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

Head to head
About

SSH Client & Terminal

A comprehensive SSH client and server monitor for managing Linux servers, VPS, and Docker containers. Offers real-time dashboards, SFTP, SSL alerts, and system log viewing. Securely stores credentials on your device.

Highlights
  • Multi-server dashboard with health scores
  • Full SSH terminal with VT100/xterm emulation
  • Real-time monitoring charts
  • SSL certificate expiry tracking
  • Docker and Podman container management
  • SFTP browser
  • System log viewer
Features
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A full SSH client and Linux server monitor in your pocket. Cura gives sysadmins, DevOps engineers, and developers a real terminal, live VPS dashboards, SFTP, Docker controls, and SSL alerts - for every server you run. Built by people who actually live in the shell. No subscriptions, no telemetry, no nonsense. KEY FEATURES - Multi-server dashboard with health scores and live CPU, RAM, and disk usage - Full SSH terminal with VT100 and xterm emulation, function keys, and landscape mode - Real-time monitoring charts for CPU, RAM, disk, network, swap, load, and processes - SSL certificate discovery and expiry tracking for your domains - Alerts for threshold breaches with process-level context - Runbooks - save and execute multi-line commands with one tap - System log viewer with color-coded output for syslog, auth.log, nginx, apache, and more - Uptime monitoring with HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, and Ping checks - Docker and Podman container management - start, stop, restart, view logs - systemd service control - start, stop, and restart services remotely - SFTP browser for navigating remote files - Home screen widget showing server health at a glance - Face ID and Touch ID app lock to protect server access - Light, dark, and system themes SECURITY Your server credentials never leave your device. Passwords and private keys are encrypted in the iOS Keychain with hardware-backed protection. Authentication supports passwords, Ed25519, and RSA private keys. PRO UPGRADE The free tier supports two servers with the full SSH terminal and basic monitoring. Cura Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks: - Unlimited servers - Alerts for CPU, RAM, disk, and uptime thresholds - SSL certificate expiry tracking - Custom runbooks - Uptime monitoring - Home screen widget - Notification history No subscriptions. One purchase, yours forever. LANGUAGES Cura is available in 20 languages: English, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese. PRIVACY Your server credentials are stored only on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or have access to your credentials, command output, or server data. See our privacy policy at https://saltserv.com/privacy/. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Visit https://saltserv.com/support/ or contact support directly through the app.

About

RemoteSim

Features
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RemoteSim lets you view and control a simulator from your smartphone. Check development screens in real time and send taps, swipes, and text input from wherever you are. Key features: • Real-time simulator viewing • Tap, swipe, and text input • Switch between simulators • Full-screen viewing How to use: 1. Open the PC app and the smartphone app. 2. Connect both devices to the same network or VPN. 3. Use automatic iCloud connection for first-time setup. To share manually, choose “Share App URL” in the PC app settings and send it to your smartphone with AirDrop. 4. Select a connection and simulator, then start viewing and controlling it. Use cases: • Review UI away from your desk • Check development screens quickly • Switch between multiple simulators Notes: • Both the PC app and smartphone app are required. • The PC and smartphone must use the same network or VPN. • The PC app must be able to access the target simulator. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SSH Client & Terminal4 screens
RemoteSim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RemoteSim at every 3 days against SSH Client & Terminal's weekly. SSH Client & Terminal's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). 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. SSH Client & Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and RemoteSim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH Client & Terminal ships an update weekly, RemoteSim every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SSH Client & Terminal versus RemoteSim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH Client & TerminalRemoteSim
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOday MalehKazuya Matsushita

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SSH Client & Terminal

Subscriptions2
  • Cura Pro$4.997 Days
  • Cura Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cura Pro Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

RemoteSim

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is SSH Client & Terminal free?
SSH Client & Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RemoteSim free?
RemoteSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSH Client & Terminal or RemoteSim have ads?
Neither SSH Client & Terminal nor RemoteSim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSH Client & Terminal or RemoteSim?
SSH Client & Terminal ships an update weekly, and RemoteSim every 3 days. Most recently, SSH Client & Terminal was updated on November 5, 2026 and RemoteSim on October 31, 2026.

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