Comparison

MagicSSH vs NexusSSH

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

Head to head
About

MagicSSH

Features
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YOUR SERVERS. FULL CONTROL. ANYWHERE. MagicSSH is the professional SSH client for everyone who manages Linux servers — developers, sysadmins, self-hosters. Connect in seconds, see instantly what's going on, and fix things with a tap that would normally make you open your laptop. WHY MAGICSSH? Other SSH apps give you a terminal. MagicSSH gives you a complete server cockpit: live dashboard, Docker management, service control, log streaming, and a command library — all in a focused dark interface built for real admin work. LIVE DASHBOARD - CPU, RAM, and disk of every server at a glance - Operating system, uptime, and status in real time - Organize servers into groups (Work, Home, Clients …) FULL SSH TERMINAL - Real terminal with Esc, Tab, Ctrl, and arrow keys - Authenticate with password or SSH key (ed25519, RSA) - Multiple parallel sessions — connections stay alive DOCKER, HANDLED - Start, stop, and recreate containers - Stream live logs straight from the container - Manage images, volumes, and networks - Inspect Compose files, prune the system COMMAND LIBRARY - Built-in commands: updates, disk analysis, processes, open ports, and more - Create, categorize, and star your own commands - Results in milliseconds — no terminal session needed MULTI-COMMAND - Run one command across multiple servers at once - Per-server results with runtime and status - Perfect for updates, checks, and deployments across your whole fleet MONITORING & LOGS - Live graphs for CPU, RAM, swap, disk, network, and load - Historical data for trend analysis - Stream and filter system, auth, syslog, and kernel logs live SERVICE CONTROL - All systemd services at a glance — active, inactive, failed - Start, stop, and restart services - View service logs directly SECURITY - Credentials never leave your device - No cloud, no account, no tracking - Direct, encrypted SSH connection to your servers PAY ONCE, USE FOREVER MagicSSH Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring costs. Start free and take your time; Pro removes all limits: unlimited servers, parallel sessions, full Docker control, multi-command, and monitoring history. BUILT BY ADMINS, FOR ADMINS MagicSSH is actively developed. Feedback and requests: support@senova.app — personal reply, usually within 24 hours. Download MagicSSH and manage your servers the way it should feel in 2026.

About

NexusSSH

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NexusSSH is a secure SSH client and server monitor for iPhone and iPad. It helps you manage personal and professional servers with saved hosts, password and key-based SSH login, jump host chains, SFTP file browsing, and real-time system monitoring. Key features: • Secure SSH terminal access • Saved host profiles • Password and private key authentication • Multi-hop jump host support • SFTP file browser with upload and download progress • Server monitor dashboard for CPU, memory, disk, GPU, and system status • Last-known operating system display for offline hosts • Credentials stored locally using iOS secure storage NexusSSH is designed for developers, system administrators, homelab users, and technical users who need a clean mobile SSH and server monitoring workflow.

Screenshots

MagicSSH4 screens
NexusSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NexusSSH at none against MagicSSH's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MagicSSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NexusSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
MagicSSH versus NexusSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicSSHNexusSSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.526.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFatih Yesilbas亚根 张

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MagicSSH

One-time1
  • MagicSSH Pro Lifetime$3.99
None

NexusSSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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