Comparison

SocketClaw vs Bolt SSH

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

Head to head
About

SocketClaw

Features
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Meet SocketClaw, the ultimate SSH terminal and SFTP client designed for developers, system administrators, and tech enthusiasts. Whether you are managing remote servers, transferring files securely, or monitoring multiple terminal sessions simultaneously, SocketClaw does the heavy lifting while you stay seamlessly connected. With our intuitive interface and our hardworking mascot digging the secure tunnels for you, managing your server infrastructure has never been easier or safer. Key Features: Advanced SSH Management: Easily set up, save, and manage multiple SSH server profiles with robust encryption. Multi-View Terminals: Run and monitor multiple terminal sessions simultaneously. Switch between active server connections effortlessly without losing your workflow. Secure SFTP File Transfer: Browse, upload, and download files from your remote servers with a fully integrated, user-friendly SFTP client. Local Network Discovery: Seamlessly connect to and manage servers within your local Wi-Fi or LAN environment. Biometric Security: Lock down your sensitive server configurations, IP addresses, and private keys. Your data stays yours. Clean & Intuitive UI: A streamlined, modern experience that makes advanced server management. Take control of your servers today and start your secure connections with SocketClaw!

About

Bolt SSH

Features
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Bolt SSH โ€” the SSH terminal made for your phone Everything you need to manage servers from your phone, without the friction. Bolt SSH keeps your hosts and keys organized, locks tight behind biometrics, and gets you reconnected fast when mobile networks drop. Works with Linux/Unix servers and Windows PowerShell (sshd) out of the box. Reconnect without the hassle โ€ข Automatic reconnect, plus one-tap manual reconnect from the status bar โ€ข Returns you to your remote working directory after reconnecting โ€” no re-cd-ing โ€ข Real terminal rendering (xterm.js) with an aux key bar (Esc / Tab / arrows / Ctrl) Security first โ€ข App Lock with Face ID / fingerprint โ€” locks the instant you background the app โ€ข Trust-on-first-use + known_hosts verification; instant alert on host key change to help stop man-in-the-middle attacks โ€ข Private keys and passwords stored in the device secure enclave (Keychain / Keystore), never in plaintext Effortless management โ€ข Multi-host manager with color labels, recent-first ordering, and duplicate / edit / delete โ€ข Multiple keys โ€” import or paste private keys (OpenSSH / RSA PEM) with passphrase support โ€ข English & Chinese Free to download โ€” core features work out of the box. Everything runs locally; nothing routes through our servers.

Screenshots

SocketClaw4 screens
Bolt SSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bolt SSH at none against SocketClaw's shown. Bolt SSH also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
SocketClaw versus Bolt SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSocketClawBolt SSH
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSerhat Can Bakirๆ–‡ๅš ้‚ฑ

In-app purchases

None

SocketClaw

No in-app purchases

None

Bolt SSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SocketClaw free?
SocketClaw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bolt SSH free?
Bolt SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SocketClaw or Bolt SSH have ads?
SocketClaw shows ads; Bolt SSH does not.

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