SSH Files – Secure ShellFish

I was really disappointed when Panic switched their apps to a subscription model, but now I am glad they did because I found ShellFish and its much better. I use this developers other app “Working CopY” and was always super impressed with it, so no surprise ShellFish turned out so well.

I’ve used this app a lot and it works as advertised, and has a bunch of more niche features which make life easier (e.g. jump servers). The developer’s gone to heroic lengths to make this app work within the constraints of iOS. Awesome work. And he’s really responsive to feedback, really polite, and seems like an all around good guy.

One of the best SSH shells out there.

2022 update: Still great. I like the frequent updates. Does just what it says. I’m so pleased to have sftp in the files app like this.

Great app for connecting to servers and managing connections, while integrating into the Files app. Sometimes connections aren’t persistent, but the simplicity of the option to verify the connection is great for troubleshooting and helps get you back to your work.

Amazingly built tool, high quality and configurable. Well maintained with both feature and bug fix releases, and great release notes explaining what’s changed for anyone interested. My only issue is I don’t have to enough reasons to use this app. Keep up the great work!

This a just a really great app. I am a programmer, and I probably spend about 50% of my time on my iPad in this app. It is just that good. The developer is talented, not to mention both friendly and responsive if you reach out to them. I bought this app many years ago now, myself and I have never once regretted my purchase. I only wish all the software that I used on a daily basis was developed with the same level of attention to detail and quality. If you want to encourage quality software development, the kind which comes from an artisan and not some megacorp, you are going to want to show that is how you feel by purchasing this app. I really do not see how you could possibly go wrong by doing so. I'm just being honest; facts. 👍🏻🫡

I used to use terminus. It was my favorite for a long time. I usually don’t do monthly subscriptions but there was no other better option. This has completely replaced Terminus for me. I am very happy with the functionality, cost, and features.

Ever since I doscovered this on appstore this has become my favorite for accessing remote servers. Good support for private/public key authentication. Very good support. Couple of shortcomings that developer assured me to put on roadmap 1. Support for ssh key forwarding. 2. Support for faster performance using ed25519 ssh key with kdf used as 150. 3. May be embedded x11 server to remotely stream content to ios for e.g. running nedit or any other gui components. This is so far the best ssh terminal and you can buy perpetual license at reasonable cost.

I love it. And when I need to use it it’s always great!!!