Comparison

RSSH vs MaidKit

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

Head to head
About

RSSH

This app is a free, open-source client for managing remote servers via SSH and SFTP. It offers secure credential management, file browsing, port forwarding, and command snippets for iPhone and iPad users.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal with connection profiles
  • Secure credential and key management
  • SFTP file browsing and transfer
  • Port forwarding and tunnel management
  • Command snippets and session tools
  • Local-first data storage
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RSSH is a free and open-source SSH client for managing remote servers from iPhone and iPad. Features: - SSH terminal with reusable connection profiles - Secure credential and key management - SFTP file browsing and transfer - Port forwarding and tunnel management - Command snippets and session tools - Local-first data storage - Multilingual interface RSSH provides a focused workspace for remote server administration while keeping your server configuration under your control.

About

MaidKit

Features
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MaidKit is a non-intrusive SSH server manager for Linux administrators who want full control without installing agent software on their servers. Everything runs over a standard SSH connection — no daemons, no agents, no added attack surface. Monitor at a glance • Dashboard with live status, load, memory, and uptime for every server • Real-time charts for CPU, memory, network, and disk activity Work in a real terminal • Full SSH terminal with split panes, draggable tabs, and a command palette • Two renderers to choose from: fast native VT rendering or classic xterm Manage files like a pro • Dual-pane SFTP browser with drag-and-drop transfers • Built-in editor for quick remote edits Run your daily operations • Processes: inspect and terminate running processes • Services: manage systemd units (start, stop, enable, disable) • Web servers: configure nginx and Caddy • Scheduled tasks: edit crontabs • Packages: manage apt, dnf, and more • Firewall: manage UFW, firewalld, nftables, and iptables • Port forwarding: local and remote tunnels Containers • Manage Docker and Podman containers: start, stop, restart, pause, and remove • Compose project grouping and image management Projects & snippets • Organize compose stacks, web servers, and containers into deployment projects; import and export as TOML • Save reusable shell scripts and run them on one or many servers with streaming output Security first • AES-GCM 256-bit encrypted credential vault with PBKDF2 key derivation (310,000 iterations) • Biometric unlock support • Encrypted backup archives Built with a calm, desktop-native interface. Available in English and 简体中文.

Screenshots

RSSH4 screens
MaidKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RSSH at 15.0 against MaidKit's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSSH ships an update every 11 days, MaidKit weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RSSH versus MaidKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSSHMaidKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer正权 谢君阳 蒋

In-app purchases

None

RSSH

No in-app purchases

None

MaidKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSSH free?
RSSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MaidKit free?
MaidKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RSSH or MaidKit have ads?
Neither RSSH nor MaidKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSSH or MaidKit?
RSSH ships an update every 11 days, and MaidKit weekly. Most recently, RSSH was updated on September 25, 2026 and MaidKit on September 23, 2026.

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