SocketClaw vs Bolt SSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SocketClaw
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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!
Bolt SSH
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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 โข Automatic reconnect, plus one-tap manual reconnect from the status bar โข Returns you to your remote working directory after reconnecting โ no re-cd-ing โข Real terminal rendering (xterm.js) with an aux key bar (Esc / Tab / arrows / Ctrl) Security first โข App Lock with Face ID / fingerprint โ locks the instant you background the app โข Trust-on-first-use + known_hosts verification; instant alert on host key change to help stop man-in-the-middle attacks โข Private keys and passwords stored in the device secure enclave (Keychain / Keystore), never in plaintext Effortless management โข Multi-host manager with color labels, recent-first ordering, and duplicate / edit / delete โข Multiple keys โ import or paste private keys (OpenSSH / RSA PEM) with passphrase support โข English & Chinese Free to download โ core features work out of the box. Everything runs locally; nothing routes through our servers.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SocketClaw | Bolt SSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | โ |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serhat Can Bakir | ๆๅ ้ฑ |
In-app purchases
SocketClaw
No in-app purchases
Bolt SSH
No in-app purchases









