# SimpleSSH vs File Type

The clearest difference is price: File Type at Free against SimpleSSH's $1.99. SimpleSSH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

File Type is free to download; SimpleSSH costs $1.99 up front. File Type sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. SimpleSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleSSH | File Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplessh-ssh-commands-file-viewer-and-terminal/id844106493/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **42** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benedikt Hirmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/844106496) | [Apurba Saha Bipo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896372206) |

## 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- 🐛 Outdated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


### File Type

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-type/id6767763814)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Espresso Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Americano Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Latte Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cappuccino Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mocha Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Iced Coffee Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Iced Latte Tip | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleSSH free?

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

### Is File Type free?

File Type is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do SimpleSSH or File Type have ads?

File Type shows ads; SimpleSSH does not.

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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.*