# Flic App vs SSH Shortcuts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SSH Shortcuts at 67% against Flic App's 29%. SSH Shortcuts also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Flic App's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 9). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flic App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SSH Shortcuts asks for nothing beyond the download.

SSH Shortcuts holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flic App has 53 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Flic App's written reviews are positive against 67% of SSH Shortcuts's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flic App | SSH Shortcuts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flic-app/id977593793/reviews) | **[3.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-shortcuts/id1000994730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shortcut Labs AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/977593792) | [apply IT UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/419101257) |

## What reviewers say

### Flic App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flic-app/id977593793)

This app allows you to personalize and control smart buttons to create shortcuts for various services and devices. Automate tasks like controlling smart lights, music, or sending messages with simple button presses and gestures.

**Highlights:** Connect Flic buttons to phone or hub, Personalize button actions (push, double-push, hold), Control smart lights and music, Remote camera control, Send location messages, Integrate with IFTTT and Zapier

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of 20 credits | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant control of smart home devices
- 🔋 Long-lasting battery life (1+ years)
- 👍 Easy setup and pairing with hub
- 💡 Multiple action types (single tap, double tap, hold)
- 🎯 Works well with HomeKit integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnection issues
- 📵 App must remain open to function
- 🔌 Limited integration with smart home platforms
- 💰 Expensive for limited functionality
- 🔄 Requires manual reconnection after leaving home

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth disconnection and reconnection failures
- App crashes on Flic Twist advanced setup
- Hub firmware update failures
- HomeKit buttons not adding to HomeKit despite support claims
- App login crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Native iOS Shortcuts support
- Background app execution without keeping app open
- Dark mode for app interface
- Landscape orientation support for iPad
- Integration with Home Assistant and Hubitat


### SSH Shortcuts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-shortcuts/id1000994730)

Create custom shortcuts for your SSH commands, enabling quick execution of tasks like server restarts or batch operations. Streamline your remote server management with this utility.

**Highlights:** Create SSH command shortcuts, Execute batch commands, Restart servers remotely, Streamline server management, Customizable command execution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flic App free?

Flic App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SSH Shortcuts free?

SSH Shortcuts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flic App or SSH Shortcuts?

SSH Shortcuts is rated higher. Flic App averages 2.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while SSH Shortcuts averages 3.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do Flic App or SSH Shortcuts have ads?

Flic App shows ads; SSH Shortcuts 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.*