SimpleSSH vs HTMLViewer Pro+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
HTMLViewer Pro+
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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.
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Verdict
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
SimpleSSH costs $1.99 and HTMLViewer Pro+ $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SimpleSSH | HTMLViewer Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.4 (42 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benedikt 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
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- 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
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- 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
SimpleSSH
No in-app purchases
HTMLViewer Pro+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SimpleSSH free?
Is HTMLViewer Pro+ free?
Do SimpleSSH or HTMLViewer Pro+ have ads?
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