Comparison

SimpleSSH vs HTMLViewer Pro+

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

Head to head
About

SimpleSSH

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
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SimpleSSH is a powerful tool tailored for your needs when working with SSH servers on your iPhone and iPad. When you’re on the go, most often you don’t want to work a lot in the shell. You simply want to execute a command or view a log file to see what’s going on. SimpleSSH makes SSH easy and comfortable by tailoring it for your needs. ⁃ Simple and intuitive User Interface ⁃ Commands Execute commands with a single tap Manage commands with groups View and Export colored command results Get more commands from the Script Library ⁃ Terminal         Primitive terminal to test your commands Colored Shell output View and Export Shell Log Tab, Ctrl and Arrow Up/Down, Left and Right keys ⁃ File Viewer Browse files and folders easily View and export text files on the SSH server ⁃ Bright and Dark User Interface ⁃ Authentication via private key or password ⁃ Private key import through iTunes or other apps ⁃ No ads, banners or in app purchases - you get everything for the price you pay! Do you want to see a new feature in SimpleSSH? Contact us within the app, tweet @simpleSSH or send us an email to support@hirmer.me. We’re happy to take SimpleSSH on the next level with you!

About

HTMLViewer Pro+

Features
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Offline HTML viewer and source-code reader with syntax highlighting. Open, inspect and edit any .html file on iPhone – even without an internet connection. KEY FEATURES - Instant import from Files, URL or manual input - 100% WebKit rendering (CSS3, ES6, SVG, Canvas) - Source view with coloured HTML, CSS and JS - Dark Mode for comfortable late-night reading - Smart file manager: folders, favourites, fast search - Privacy first: no ads, no analytics, all on-device USE CASES • Developers reviewing prototypes • Students learning web basics • Testers checking responsive layouts offline • Writers drafting blog posts in raw HTML • Anyone opening .html email attachments ROADMAP Upcoming 1.1 will add split-view preview, auto-refresh and local web-server mode.

Screenshots

SimpleSSH4 screens
HTMLViewer Pro+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SimpleSSH at 3 against HTMLViewer Pro+'s 1. SimpleSSH also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.6). On 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

SimpleSSH costs $1.99 and HTMLViewer Pro+ $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SimpleSSH versus HTMLViewer Pro+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleSSHHTMLViewer Pro+
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating3.4 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenedikt Hirmer倩 罗

Bugs and requests

SimpleSSH

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • 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
Show 18 more
  • App freezes and closes on command execution
  • App crashes in terminal mode
  • Fails to connect via SSH
  • Can't display htop
  • Freezes when running vi
  • Soft keyboard gets stuck
  • Pasting previous history
  • Nano editor fails to render
  • Cannot type commands
  • iOS 10 input issues
  • Keyboard unusable after 'top' command
  • Screen doesn't scale vertically
  • Doesn't work with on-demand VPN
  • Ctrl keys messed up with iPad Pro keyboard
  • First few lines of output hidden
  • File viewer crashes
  • Tab stops not implemented
  • No ESC key

Requested features

9 requests
  • Update the app
  • Add fingerprint validation
  • Improve iPad Pro keyboard support
  • Add upload/download capabilities
  • Sync scripts/SSH keys using iCloud/Dropbox
Show 4 more
  • Option to change font color & size
  • More color options
  • Dark background in terminal mode
  • Custom icons on home page to trigger app actions

HTMLViewer Pro+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SimpleSSH

No in-app purchases

None

HTMLViewer Pro+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleSSH free?
SimpleSSH costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTMLViewer Pro+ free?
HTMLViewer Pro+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleSSH or HTMLViewer Pro+ have ads?
Neither SimpleSSH nor HTMLViewer Pro+ shows ads.

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