SSH and SFTP
from your iPhone.
Connect to saved servers, run real commands, and browse remote files from a native iOS interface built for quick fixes away from your laptop.
The Problem
Most SSH apps still feel
desktop-first.
When something breaks away from your laptop, you do not need a full team workspace. You need to connect fast, run the command, move the file, and get back to life.
Too much workspace
Team suites are overkill for a quick solo-dev server check.
Files are invisible
Sometimes you need SFTP, not another perfect terminal command.
Mobile friction
Small keyboards make common server tasks feel bigger than they are.
Unclear upgrade gates
Users should know what is free, what is paid, and why.
Features
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
The core SSH/SFTP workflow: connect quickly, run the command, browse files visually, and avoid team-suite bloat when you just need a quick fix.
Native Terminal
Full VT100/xterm emulation with JetBrains Mono. Smooth 120fps scrolling. Themes that respect your eyes at 2 AM.
Obsidian · Cobalt · Midnight
Visual SFTP Browser
Browse remote files like Finder. Drag to upload. Tap to preview. No more guessing directory structures from ls output.
Upload · Download · Rename · Delete
Saved Server Profiles
Keep the connection details you use most close at hand, so emergency checks start with fewer taps.
Fast reconnects
Biometric Lock
Face ID and Touch ID protect your entire session. The app locks automatically when you switch away. Your servers, your rules.
Face ID · Touch ID · Auto-lock
Secure Key Handling
Use SSH keys responsibly on iOS with biometric app protection and a security-first workflow.
Keys · Biometrics · Lock
Mobile Terminal Controls
A terminal workflow tuned for the keys and gestures that are painful on a small screen.
Ctrl · Esc · Tab · Arrows
How It Works
Add Your Server
Enter your host, port, username, and auth method once so the next emergency starts from a saved profile.
Connect From iPhone
Open the terminal, run the command you need, and keep common server checks reachable from a mobile keyboard.
Browse Files Visually
Use SFTP for the moments where visual file movement is faster than typing the perfect path.
Security Architecture
Built around cautious
server access.
Key-First Workflow
Prefer SSH keys over passwords where your server setup supports it, and keep authentication choices explicit instead of hidden behind account setup.
SSH KeysTransparent Claims
TapSSH should only promise what the product actually supports. Unsupported features like Mosh or notifications belong on the roadmap, not in marketing copy.
No OverclaimingMobile Session Hygiene
A phone is easy to lose and easy to interrupt. The product story centers on quick checks, explicit reconnects, and careful handling of sensitive server access.
Mobile SecuritySFTP Reimagined
Browse remote files
like it's Finder.
Use a visual file browser when typing remote paths is slower than tapping. The SFTP story is simple: find the file, move the file, and verify the change from your phone.
SFTP Browser Screenshot
Remote Agent Workflow
Check and nudge CLI agents
from your phone.
Run Claude Code, Codex, or another terminal agent inside tmux on your server. TapSSH gives you a fast mobile window into that remote session when you need to approve, inspect, or restart something away from your laptop.
Honest limitation: the agent runs on your server, not inside TapSSH. Do not expect Mosh-style roaming or push notifications unless those features are explicitly shipped.
$ tmux attach -t agent
claude-code: running tests...
✓ build completed
? approve deploy command
user: review diff first
Compare
Not every SSH app
is built for the same job.
Termius, Blink, WebSSH, and ShellFish all have strengths. TapSSH is the focused iPhone-first option for quick SSH/SFTP fixes and solo-dev workflows.
Pricing
Free to start.
Pro when you're ready.
Clear pricing matters. Keep the free/paid boundary obvious so users know what they can do before they hit an upgrade gate.
Free
$0
Forever free
Pro
$29
Per year
Proof
App Store
Live app
TapSSH is available to download now, not just a landing-page mockup.
Category
SSH + SFTP
The product story focuses on the two highest-intent iOS server-management searches.
Positioning
Solo devs
Built around quick iPhone server access instead of broad team-suite administration.
User quotes and review snippets will be added only from public reviews or with explicit permission.
FAQ
Who is TapSSH for?
Solo developers, self-hosters, and operators who want quick SSH/SFTP access from iPhone or iPad.
Is TapSSH a full Termius replacement?
Not for every workflow. If you need a broad team SSH workspace or mature Mosh workflows today, compare honestly before switching.
Does TapSSH support Mosh?
Do not assume Mosh support unless it appears in the current App Store listing. The safe positioning is SSH and SFTP.
Can I use it with tmux or remote CLI agents?
Yes as a normal SSH window into a server-side tmux session, but the agent keeps running on your server, not inside TapSSH.
Which iOS versions are supported?
Check the current App Store listing for the exact required iOS version before installing.
Your servers.
Your rules.
Download Tapssh and see what twenty years of SSH clients have been missing.
Download on the App StoreAvailable on the App Store. Requires iOS 17+.