Comparison

enControl vs SSHPanel

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

Head to head
About

enControl

Features
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enControl is a connected home service designed to give you peace of mind. Provides security, home automation, comfort and energy management functionalities in one application. Energy management features provide 24-hour visibility of electricity, gas and water consumption. Home automation and control features, allows you to control your thermostats, plugs, dimmers and shutters. It allows to create rules (IFTTT) for automatic control of any device and appliance at home, improve your comfort and energy expenditure. Security offers real time visibility of events and incidents in your home. Key features: - Push, email and SMS notifications of any home event - Photo/Video capture upon security alarm - Remote security management - On-Demand Video Streaming - Track and manage your energy consumption - 24x7 calendar for security, comfort, lights and appliances - Rule engine (IFTTT) for personalised automation - Works with BT, WiFi, ZWAVE and Wireless MBUS enabled devices. Features depends on service subscription and devices installed at your home.

About

SSHPanel

Manage servers directly from your iPhone without needing a terminal. Execute commands, analyze system processes, and monitor logs with a user-friendly interface. Features include secure credential storage and iOS integration for quick access.

Highlights
  • One-tap command execution
  • Real-time server analysis tools
  • Secure credential storage (iOS Keychain)
  • iOS Widgets and Control Center integration
  • Built-in command templates
  • SSH Multi-Hop support
Features
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SSHPanel turns your iPhone into a dedicated server control panel, allowing you to manage servers without opening a terminal. Structure your SSH operations into three core axes: Execute, Reference, and Tools, and trigger tasks instantly with a single tap. ◆ EXECUTE & REFERENCE PANELS ・Execute Commands: Turn commands (systemctl, custom scripts) into one-tap panels. ・Exit Status: Visual indicators (green/red) instantly display success or failure. ・Data Reference: Display command outputs (e.g., cat) as panels with built-in keyword search (grep) for quick information extraction. ◆ INTERACTIVE "TOOLS" Real-time, in-depth server analysis tools: ・Directory Analyzer: Drill-down to identify disk space bottlenecks. ・Process Analyzer: List processes by CPU/MEM usage to find heavy loads. ・Memory Analyzer: Visualize true memory usage using PSS, and drill down into swap usage and OOM risks. ・Listening Ports: View active ports and associated connections/processes. ・Config Browser: Cleanly display configuration files by excluding comments and blank lines. ・Log Browser: Efficiently tail and grep server logs via a native UI. ◆ PANEL OPTIMIZATION ・Auto-close: Closes logs upon successful execution to minimize visual noise. ・Always Expanded: Fixes results on-screen, turning your device into a monitoring display. ・Expand on Tap: Keeps layouts slim, expanding only when detailed logs are needed. ◆ ADVANCED FEATURES ・SSH Multi-Hop (Jump Host): Automatically handles bastion host connection sequences. ・Robust Security: Passwords and keys (RSA, Ed25519) are stored securely in the iOS Keychain. Credentials are fetched only at execution time with no in-app caching. ・iOS Integration: Trigger tasks directly from Widgets or Control Center. Automatic iCloud sync keeps panels updated across all your devices. ・67 Templates: Built-in presets for system monitoring, web, and database management. ※ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER SSHPanel is a "command execution (non-TTY)" tool optimized for iOS. ・No interactive sessions (e.g., vim or commands requiring real-time input). ・Designed specifically for executing pre-registered commands with a single tap.

Screenshots

enControl1 screens
SSHPanel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: enControl at none against SSHPanel's 1. enControl also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). SSHPanel's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SSHPanel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. enControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

enControl ships an update every 2 months, SSHPanel daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
enControl versus SSHPanel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterenControlSSHPanel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSensing & Controlkoji ozono

In-app purchases

None

enControl

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SSHPanel

One-time1
  • SSHPanel Pro (Lifetime)$2.99

Questions

Is enControl free?
enControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSHPanel free?
SSHPanel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do enControl or SSHPanel have ads?
Neither enControl nor SSHPanel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, enControl or SSHPanel?
enControl ships an update every 2 months, and SSHPanel daily. Most recently, enControl was updated on October 6, 2026 and SSHPanel on October 16, 2026.

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