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 and open-source client for managing remote servers via SSH and SFTP on iOS devices. It offers secure credential management, file browsing, port forwarding, and command snippets for efficient server administration.

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 2 weeks, MaidKit weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 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 reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 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 2 weeks, and MaidKit weekly. Most recently, RSSH was updated on November 8, 2026 and MaidKit on November 5, 2026.

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