Comparison

FreeSSH vs BurnPony Self

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

Head to head
About

FreeSSH

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100% free. No ads. Just use it! FreeSSH is a fast, clean, and reliable SSH client built for people who need to manage routers, switches, servers, Linux machines, and network equipment from iPhone. Whether you are a system administrator, network engineer, IT technician, homelab enthusiast, or developer, FreeSSH gives you a focused mobile SSH experience that makes remote access simple and practical when you are away from your desk. With FreeSSH, you can save devices for quick access, organize them into groups, and connect to your infrastructure without re-entering the same information every time. The app is designed to keep the workflow straightforward: add a device, connect quickly, and get to the terminal you need. If multiple systems share the same login, FreeSSH also supports global credentials, making it easier to manage many devices while reducing repeated setup. The interface is optimized for mobile use with a clear layout, readable text, and a terminal experience built to feel responsive on iPhone. Special key controls help with common command-line tasks, and the app is designed to make SSH access easier even on a smaller screen. From quick status checks to active troubleshooting, FreeSSH helps you stay productive when you need to access remote systems on the go. FreeSSH is useful for many types of work, including: Logging into Linux servers Managing routers and switches Running shell commands remotely Checking system status and connectivity Accessing homelab devices Handling quick infrastructure changes while away from a laptop Keeping important SSH targets organized in one place Key features include: Fast SSH connections from iPhone Saved devices for one-tap access Device grouping for better organization Global credential support for shared logins Per-device credential support for unique systems Mobile-friendly terminal interface Clean, focused design without unnecessary clutter Built for servers, routers, network gear, and remote administration FreeSSH is made for users who want a lightweight and practical SSH tool that focuses on the essentials. It is ideal for both quick remote access and everyday infrastructure tasks, giving you a dependable way to reach your systems whenever and wherever you need them.

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BurnPony Self

Features
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Write a secret. Share one link. It reads once and burns. BurnPony encrypts your note on your phone before anything is sent. The server stores only ciphertext it cannot read, the decryption key travels in a part of the link that browsers never transmit, and the recipient needs nothing but a browser. No app on their side, no account on yours. WHAT IT DOES One link, any recipient, any device with a browser. View limits from 1 to 100, expiry from 5 minutes to 30 days, an optional auto-hide timer after reveal. Optional passphrase as a second factor, shared through a different channel than the link. Read receipts, honestly: the recipient is told before they open. No silent tracking, ever. Labels that never leave your phone: name a note "wifi password for mom" and the read notification says so, while the server knows nothing. Sent Notes: live status, view counts, change the expiration after sending, burn early with a swipe. The recipient page speaks nine languages, following the reader's browser. WHY YOU CAN CHECK INSTEAD OF TRUST The entire system is open source: this app, the server, and the recipient page, with a written protocol specification and cross-implementation test vectors. The note page is byte-reproducible from its published source, so View Source is a real audit, not a gesture. You can even run your own server and point the app at it from Settings. HONEST LIMITS Self-destruction limits exposure; it cannot un-share. A recipient can always copy or photograph a revealed note, and BurnPony says so on the note page itself, because a privacy tool that overpromises is worse than none. From NorseHorse, maker of PGPony, CarrierPony, AgePony, RelayPony, and QuorumPony.

Screenshots

BurnPony Self4 screens

Verdict

The call

FreeSSH and BurnPony Self are too close to call on the numbers: across 3 compared parameters โ€” price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FreeSSH versus BurnPony Self: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreeSSHBurnPony Self
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
Adsโ€”No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devicesโ€”iPhone โ€” better
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNhuBao NguyenKevin Stewart

In-app purchases

None

FreeSSH

No in-app purchases

None

BurnPony Self

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FreeSSH free?
FreeSSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BurnPony Self free?
BurnPony Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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