SimpleSSH vs PCB Studio Maker
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!
PCB Studio Maker
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PCB Studio Maker is a modern PCB design workspace built for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Create electronic projects from schematic to finished board using a clean, focused interface designed for fast prototyping, learning and real-world hardware development. Start with your schematic, organize components and nets, sync your design with the PCB layout, route tracks, inspect connections and preview your board in 3D before preparing it for manufacturing. KEY FEATURES • Schematic Design Create and organize electronic circuits with components, pins, nets and footprints. • PCB Layout Editor Place components, route copper tracks, add vias, inspect layers and refine your board layout. • Component Library Browse common resistors, capacitors, LEDs, connectors, ICs, MOSFETs, drivers, regulators and other electronic components. • 3D Board Preview Visualize your PCB and component placement in an interactive 3D view. • Design Rule Checks Review warnings, connectivity issues and potential design problems before manufacturing. • Manufacturing Preparation Review board layers, footprints, routing and fabrication requirements before export. • Export Tools Prepare manufacturing packages, board previews, parts lists, project files and other useful design outputs. • Multi-Device Workflow Use PCB Studio Maker on Mac, iPhone and iPad and continue designing wherever you work. PCB Studio Maker is useful for: • Electronics students • Makers and hobbyists • Embedded developers • Robotics projects • IoT development • Prototype electronics • PCB experimentation • Hardware engineers Whether you are building a simple prototype, motor controller, sensor board, embedded system or custom electronics project, PCB Studio Maker gives you the tools to move from idea to physical board in one streamlined workspace. Design. Route. Preview. Manufacture. Build your next PCB with PCB Studio Maker. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ The app uses Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PCB Studio Maker at Free against SimpleSSH's $1.99. PCB Studio Maker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). SimpleSSH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.6). On ads and device support 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
PCB Studio Maker is free to download; SimpleSSH costs $1.99 up front. PCB Studio Maker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. SimpleSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimpleSSH ships an update every 3 weeks, PCB Studio Maker weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | SimpleSSH | PCB Studio Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (42 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benedikt Hirmer | Mirza Pasic |
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
PCB Studio Maker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SimpleSSH
No in-app purchases
PCB Studio Maker
- PCB Studio Pro$4.991 Month
Questions
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