Comparison

pmosh vs NodeOps

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

Head to head
About

pmosh

This app provides an SSH terminal for mobile devices, connecting to your existing server's tmux sessions. It's designed for developers to manage command-line tools and shells remotely, ensuring session continuity between your device and server.

Highlights
  • Connects to remote tmux sessions via SSH
  • On-device SSH key generation
  • On-screen keyboard toolbar with special keys
  • Supports external hardware keyboards
  • Multiple tabs for separate tmux sessions
  • No accounts or subscriptions required
Features
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Run Claude Code, vim, htop and the rest of your setup from your phone: pmosh attaches to the tmux session that is already running on your own server, so nothing is copied, proxied or re-hosted. One tab is free forever; Pro (unlimited tabs) has a 7-day free trial. pmosh is an SSH terminal for iPhone and iPad that attaches to a tmux session on your own server using tmux's control mode, so the terminal you see on your phone is the same session running on your machine. It's built for developers who run tmux, shells, and command-line tools — including agentic coding tools like Claude Code — on servers or machines they already own and administer. pmosh doesn't provide any of that for you; it's a client that connects to infrastructure you already have. pmosh only connects to servers you configure. On first launch it generates an ed25519 SSH keypair on your device, stored in the iOS Keychain, and shows you the public key so you can add it to authorized_keys on your own server. You type in your host and username; nothing is pre-filled or bundled. There is no server component, no bundled credentials, and no third-party service in between. Features: - Attaches to a remote tmux session over SSH using tmux's control mode (tmux -CC), so output and session state stay in sync with the server - On-device ed25519 key generation — a unique keypair per install, kept in the iOS Keychain - Two rows of on-screen keys above the keyboard with what terminal work needs but iOS doesn't have: Esc, Ctrl-C, Enter, arrow keys (hold to repeat), Tab / Shift-Tab, and scrollback paging — both rows customizable in Settings, including keys that type your own text - Works with an external hardware keyboard if you use one - One terminal tab, with the full terminal feature set, free forever - No accounts and no sign-in — ever - pmosh Pro (optional subscription): unlimited tabs, each its own tmux session Privacy: pmosh does not collect analytics or usage data, and does not talk to any server other than the one you enter in setup. There is no account system and no data is sent to the developer or any third party. The only network connection the app makes is the SSH connection to your own server. Requirements: pmosh needs an SSH server you control, reachable from your device, with tmux installed on it. It is not a hosting service and does not include a server — you connect it to a server you already run. pmosh Pro — optional auto-renewing subscription - pmosh Pro Monthly: $3.99 per month - pmosh Pro Yearly: $29.99 per year pmosh Pro unlocks unlimited terminal tabs. One tab, with the full terminal, stays free forever — the subscription is entirely optional. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings on your device after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://robertpgruber.github.io/pmosh-site/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NodeOps

Manage remote servers via SSH, including Docker and Kubernetes operations. Features an encrypted password vault and iCloud backup for seamless synchronization across devices.

Highlights
  • SSH server management with password/key auth
  • Built-in SSH terminal
  • Docker and Kubernetes browsing
  • Encrypted password vault
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Command snippet saving and execution
Features
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NodeOps is DevOps console for managing remote servers over SSH. Connect with password or private key, run a built-in terminal, and work with Docker and Kubernetes — plus an encrypted password vault and private iCloud backup across your devices. SERVERS & SSH • Add SSH servers with password or private key authentication • Choose Docker or Kubernetes per server • Built-in SSH terminal • Save and run command snippets on the selected host • Import and export snippet packs DOCKER • Browse stacks and containers • View stats, logs, and common container actions • Browse local images and saved registry credentials KUBERNETES • Workloads dashboard — deployments, services, Helm, secrets, ConfigMaps • Pod list, detail, logs, and delete • Resource stats when metrics-server is available • Favorites and per-server context selection PASSWORD VAULT • Store titles, usernames, URLs, notes, and passwords • AES-256-GCM encryption with optional PIN lock • Face ID / Touch ID unlock • Search, multi-select delete, and delete-all with confirmation ICLOUD BACKUP & SYNC • Encrypted backup to your private iCloud Drive container • Sync servers, snippets, registries, vault, and preferences across iPhone and iPad • Auto-sync while the app is open and the vault is unlocked • Manual Sync Now and Restore from iCloud • Deletions sync so removed items stay gone on other devices APPEARANCE • System, Light, or Dark theme • Teal/cyan DevOps accent on iPhone and iPad

Screenshots

pmosh1 screens
NodeOps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NodeOps at every 4 days against pmosh's fortnightly. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for pmosh against 5.0 for NodeOps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pmosh ships an update fortnightly, NodeOps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
pmosh versus NodeOps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpmoshNodeOps
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert GruberMd Shohag

Customer experience

pmosh

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NodeOps

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

pmosh

No in-app purchases

None

NodeOps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pmosh free?
pmosh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NodeOps free?
NodeOps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, pmosh or NodeOps?
pmosh and NodeOps are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do pmosh or NodeOps have ads?
Neither pmosh nor NodeOps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pmosh or NodeOps?
pmosh ships an update fortnightly, and NodeOps every 4 days. Most recently, pmosh was updated on October 3, 2026 and NodeOps on October 6, 2026.

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