Comparison

tpMiFi vs JCH SSH Client

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

Head to head
About

tpMiFi

Easily manage your TP-Link Mobile Wi-Fi device from your iPhone. Monitor data usage, battery life, and connected devices. Control network settings, manage files on an SD card, and perform device maintenance tasks.

Highlights
  • Monitor data usage
  • Manage connected devices
  • Control battery life
  • File sharing via SD card
  • Customize wireless settings
  • Firmware upgrades
Features
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tpMiFi provides the easiest way to manage your TP-Link Mobile Wi-Fi via the connected iPhone. It allows you to manage your Mobile Wi-Fi's data usage, battery life and connected devices with a few taps. tpMiFi management is available only after the iPhone is connected to the Wi-Fi network of TP-Link Mobile Wi-Fi. Disconnected from the MiFi will appear on the interface if the device is not connected to the Mobile Wi-Fi. Login to take fully control of your Mobile Wi-Fi and the login username and password are the same as the administrator username and password of the Mobile Wi-Fi. Features: -Display network status such as carrier information, signal strength and roaming status. -Control data usage such as currently used data and monthly allowance, and adjust used data at your disposal. -Manage connected devices, block the unwelcome device by simply sliding the corresponding entry and tap Block. -Monitor your Mobile Wi-Fi's battery life in real-time and switch it to power saving mode. -Share, download and upload files in the SD card in your Mobile Wi-Fi. -Customize wireless settings such as your Mobile Wi-Fi's SSID and wireless password. -Other functionality including firmware upgrade, power off, reboot, and factory default restore. Compatible List: tpMiFi can be used on the following devices: M7650, M7450, M7350, M7310, M7300, M7200, M7010, M7000

About

JCH SSH Client

Features
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JCH SSH Client is a modern shh-client for iPhone and iPad with an integrated terminal and sftp file browser. - shh connections with password or ssh-key (including passphrase)authentication. - Terminal with ANSI/VT‑support for navigating through nano, cat, top, htop, less, vim. - sftp ‑ filebrowser (local & remote) with additional actions like "open in terminal" and upload/download. - save profiles for easy navigation. - multiple sessions.

Screenshots

tpMiFi4 screens
JCH SSH Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: tpMiFi at Free against JCH SSH Client's $1.99. tpMiFi also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). JCH SSH Client's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

tpMiFi is free to download; JCH SSH Client costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tpMiFi ships an update every 4 months, JCH SSH Client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
tpMiFi versus JCH SSH Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertpMiFiJCH SSH Client
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (801 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings801 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.JOACHIM CHRISTOF HUBEN

Bugs and requests

tpMiFi

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • SMS inbox not opening
  • Automatic data usage reset during the month
  • Inability to access local network on iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Messages not displaying correctly in Persian language
  • Slow performance after latest update

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for landscape mode
  • Improve SMS handling and notifications
  • Provide more detailed data usage tracking
  • Introduce a dark mode option
  • Allow renaming of connected devices

JCH SSH Client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

tpMiFi

No in-app purchases

None

JCH SSH Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tpMiFi free?
tpMiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JCH SSH Client free?
JCH SSH Client costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do tpMiFi or JCH SSH Client have ads?
Neither tpMiFi nor JCH SSH Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tpMiFi or JCH SSH Client?
tpMiFi ships an update every 4 months, and JCH SSH Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, tpMiFi was updated on October 18, 2026 and JCH SSH Client on October 11, 2026.

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