LAN Screen Control vs Simple SSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
LAN Screen Control
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LAN Screen Control is a local-network VNC client built for iPhone and iPad. It connects directly to Screen Sharing or Remote Management built into macOS, without a companion app on the Mac or a developer-operated cloud relay. FEATURES - Discover Macs on the same network, or enter a host name, IP address, and port manually - Sign in with a Mac user account or VNC password - View all displays or choose one screen, with manual dual-display calibration when needed - Precision trackpad with click, double-click, right-click, drag, two-finger scroll, and a vertical scroll strip - Remote keyboard with Esc, Tab, Delete, arrow keys, Command, and other common controls - Compose text locally or use system keyboard dictation, review it, then send it to the Mac - Ultra Smooth, Balanced, and High Quality performance profiles - Optional per-Mac clipboard sync, off by default - Bonjour discovery and automatic reconnection Saved computer details and preferences remain on this device. Usernames and passwords are stored in the system Keychain and are not synced through iCloud. The app contains no advertising or analytics SDKs and does not collect or upload connection details. Before connecting, turn on Screen Sharing or Remote Management in System Settings > General > Sharing on your Mac, and keep both devices on the same trusted local network. A VNC session should not be treated as end-to-end encrypted. Do not expose the VNC port directly to the internet. LAN Screen Control does not provide a public relay, audio, or file transfer.
Simple SSH
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Your servers, one tap away Simple SSH is a clean SSH and SFTP client for iPhone and iPad. Save your hosts, open secure terminals, move files, and switch between active connections without losing your place. SSH terminal - Run multiple sessions and connect to the same host more than once - Rename, duplicate, restore, and switch sessions quickly - Reconnect automatically after network changes or dropped connections - Set keepalive, timeout, charset, environment variables, and an HTTP or SOCKS5 proxy - Run startup snippets or paste saved commands into the terminal SFTP file transfer - Browse remote folders - Upload and download files - Track progress and resume interrupted transfers - Search downloads and open files in other apps - Keep multiple SFTP sessions ready Hosts and keys - Organize hosts in groups and find recent connections - Sign in with a password, Ed25519 or ECDSA private key, key plus password, or SSH certificate - Generate Ed25519 keys on your device - Reuse keys across hosts and export public keys - Use encrypted OpenSSH private keys Security - Check the host-key type and fingerprint before connecting - Get a clear warning when a trusted host key changes - Store credentials in the iOS Keychain - Protect credentials with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode - Lock the app with a password and optional biometric unlock - Clear copied terminal text automatically The free plan supports up to 2 saved hosts, 2 SSH connections, and 2 SFTP connections at the same time. Simple SSH Pro unlocks unlimited hosts and concurrent connections. Connections go directly from your device to your server. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
LAN Screen Control and Simple SSH are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | LAN Screen Control | Simple SSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ๆด ๅจ | Geekme |
In-app purchases
LAN Screen Control
No in-app purchases
Simple SSH
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do LAN Screen Control or Simple SSH have ads?
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