Comparison

SuperSSH vs Shepherd

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

Head to head
About

SuperSSH

Features
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SuperSSH is a native SSH terminal client built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac—fast, secure, and committed to zero data collection. Key Features: • Multi-Tab Sessions — Connect to multiple servers at the same time, or open multiple tabs for parallel work on the same host • Full Terminal Experience — 256-color support, scrollback history, copy, and paste • Host Key Verification — Confirm the server fingerprint on first connection; immediately blocks connections if the host key changes to help prevent man-in-the-middle attacks • Automatic Reconnection — Automatically restores your session after network changes or signal interruptions, with manual reconnection also available • Password and Private Key Authentication — Supports OpenSSH-format private keys, including Ed25519 and RSA • Biometric App Lock — Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID, with credentials securely stored in the system Keychain • iOS Accessory Key Row — Quick access to Esc, Ctrl, Tab, arrow keys, Home/End, Page Up/Down, and commonly used symbols • Privacy First — No analytics, no ads, and no account required. Your data stays entirely on your device Whether you are a developer, systems administrator, or Raspberry Pi enthusiast, SuperSSH lets you securely connect to your servers anytime, anywhere.

About

Shepherd

Control AI coding agents running on your server from your iPhone. Monitor their progress, receive notifications, and interact directly. It also functions as a powerful SSH client with customizable shortcuts and themes.

Highlights
  • Live Activity for agent status
  • Agent notifications
  • SSH client with saved connections
  • Customizable shortcut groups
  • 500+ terminal themes
  • Face ID protected private keys
  • Ghostty terminal emulation
Features
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Mochi is the place to control your AI coding agents from your iPhone. The agents run in herdr on your server. Mochi shows what each one is doing and takes you to it when it needs you. CONTROL YOUR AGENTS WITH HERDR • Live Activity on the lock screen: which agents are working and which are waiting for you • A notification when an agent is blocked or done, even when Mochi is closed • Tap it to open that agent's pane and answer from the chat input • Swipe to switch herdr tabs A REAL TERMINAL UNDERNEATH Mochi is a fast, beautiful SSH client built on the Ghostty terminal engine — a real terminal emulator in your pocket, not a toy. SSH INTO ANY SERVER Save your connections and jump into any of them in a tap. Password and key auth, custom ports, works great over Tailscale. FIRE COMMANDS IN ONE TAP Build your own shortcut groups: tmux prefixes, Ctrl combos, slash commands, whole snippets with Enter. The keyboard toolbar puts esc, tab, ctrl and ⌘ right above the keys — no more fighting the mobile keyboard. MAKE IT YOURS 500+ built-in terminal themes with search and light/dark filters. Real monospace fonts (JetBrains Mono and more), adjustable size, pinch to zoom in session. LOCK KEYS BEHIND FACE ID Private keys live in the iOS Keychain. Flip one switch and every use of a key requires Face ID. BUILT FOR ENGINEERS • Ghostty-powered terminal emulation — fast, correct, modern • Multiple simultaneous sessions • Native iOS design that feels at home on iOS 26 • No accounts, no tracking — your servers are your business SHEPHERD PRO An optional auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly): Agent view on tmux, Rex and herdr-core, and Files. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shepherd.freethinkel.dev/phone/#privacy

Screenshots

SuperSSH2 screens
Shepherd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SuperSSH at none against Shepherd's 2. Shepherd's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Shepherd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SuperSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SuperSSH versus Shepherd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperSSHShepherd
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀东 杨Egor Kolesnikov

In-app purchases

None

SuperSSH

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shepherd

Subscriptions2
  • Shepherd Pro$2.991 Month
  • Shepherd Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

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

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