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Updated September 2026
a-Shell mini
a-Shell mini
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NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal#1

NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal by Space-Time Transformation Technology Co., Ltd.

SFTP Client Docker Monitor Cli
Editor's Choice
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4.8😊(291 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#91in Developer Tools
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Manage your servers, NAS, and Linux routers remotely via SSH. Offers terminal access, file management, script execution, and server monitoring. Supports Docker containers and multi-server operations.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent monitoring and management capabilities
  • 👍 Sleek and modern user interface
  • 💡 Useful widgets and cross-device syncing
  • 🔒 Secure with one-time payment model
  • 👍 Comprehensive set of features in free version

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
  • 🔧 Compatibility problems with certain platforms (e.g. Orbstack)
  • 📏 Terminal font size issues on larger screens
  • 🔒 Security concerns around data storage
Termius - Modern SSH Client#2

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(19K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#4in Developer Tools
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This app provides a modern SSH client and terminal for seamless remote access across devices. It offers a desktop-grade terminal experience with advanced features like multi-tab support, custom themes, and saved commands. Securely manage connections and credentials with cloud sync and hardware key authentication.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth and fast
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure with SSH/SFTP support
  • 💡 Useful features like port forwarding
  • 👍 Customizable keyboard and themes
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 👍 Convenient for remote access

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🤔 Aggressive upselling of premium features
Terminal & SSH#3

Terminal & SSH by Pavlo Kravchenko

SSH, SFTP, snippets, terminal
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.3😐(105 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access and manage Linux or IoT devices securely from your mobile device. Offers SSH, SFTP, and a suite of network tools for command-line administration and file transfer. Includes a code editor and snippet manager for efficient workflow.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🆓 Free of charge
  • 🚫 No ads
  • 💻 Great for remote server management
  • ✅ Works perfectly
  • ✨ Simple interface
  • 👌 Highly recommended
  • 💡 Useful for learning command line
  • 🔑 Supports key import for passwordless login
  • 🖥️ Good SSH client
  • 📂 File explorer integration
  • 🔒 FaceID protection

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • ⚠️ Not working on older iOS versions
  • 🖱️ UI needs improvement
  • ⌨️ Bluetooth keyboard arrow keys not working
  • 🔄 App crashes on loading
  • 🚫 Cannot keep app in background
  • ❌ Crashes immediately on iOS 15.3
  • 🔌 Disconnects during long builds
  • 💬 Terminal does not support Chinese input
  • 🌐 No language setting for Chinese
  • 🤔 Purchase of connections unclear

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