# SimpleSSH vs Simple Shell

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpleSSH at 59% against Simple Shell's 0%. SimpleSSH also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 40 months) and ratings volume (42 vs 1). Simple Shell's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

SimpleSSH costs $1.99 and Simple Shell $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simple Shell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleSSH has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of SimpleSSH's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple Shell's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SimpleSSH ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Shell every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleSSH | Simple Shell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplessh-ssh-commands-file-viewer-and-terminal/id844106493/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-shell/id1531607361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 40 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benedikt Hirmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/844106496) | [ASHER SYED](https://appshunter.io/developer/546996396) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleSSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplessh-ssh-commands-file-viewer-and-terminal/id844106493)

This app provides a streamlined way to interact with SSH servers from your iPhone and iPad. Execute commands with a single tap, browse files, and view logs with a user-friendly interface. It's designed for quick access to server information when you're on the go.

**Highlights:** Execute commands with one tap, Manage commands in groups, View and export colored command results, Browse and export text files, Primitive terminal for command testing, Private key or password authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Easy command board
- 💡 Great for running scripts
- 👍 Useful for remote tasks
- 👍 Good UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Freezes often
- 🐛 Fails to connect
- 🐛 Unstable
- 🐛 Outdated

**Reported bugs**

- Handshake failed SSH connection
- App constantly crashing
- App crashes when clicking commands
- Command history doesn't work (up arrow)
- App crashes when executing a script

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Add fingerprint validation
- Improve iPad Pro keyboard support
- Add upload/download capabilities
- Sync scripts/SSH keys using iCloud/Dropbox


### Simple Shell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-shell/id1531607361)

This utility app offers a secure and efficient SSH client for iOS devices. It provides a cost-effective alternative for remote terminal access, based on an open-source project.

**Highlights:** SSH client functionality, Mosh protocol support, Remote terminal access, Cost-effective alternative, iOS compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleSSH free?

SimpleSSH costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Shell free?

Simple Shell costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleSSH or Simple Shell?

Simple Shell is rated higher. SimpleSSH averages 3.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Simple Shell averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SimpleSSH or Simple Shell have ads?

Neither SimpleSSH nor Simple Shell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleSSH or Simple Shell?

SimpleSSH ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Shell every 40 months. Most recently, SimpleSSH was updated on September 27, 2026 and Simple Shell on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*