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4.6 avg rating
10 free apps
Updated July 2026
a-Shell
a-Shell
Nicolas Holzschuch
📊 Productivity
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Termius - Modern SSH Client#1

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Editor's Choice
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4.7😊(19K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#3in 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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
NeoServer: SSH Client|Terminal#2

NeoServer: SSH Client|Terminal by Space-Time Transformation Technology Co., Ltd.

Docker|SFTP|Linux|Server|PuTTY
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.8😊(283 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
  • 🔧 Compatibility problems with certain platforms (e.g. Orbstack)
  • 📏 Terminal font size issues on larger screens
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox#3

WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox by MENGUS ARNAUD

SSH & SFTP client since 2012!
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(2.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#33in Developer Tools
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This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing remote servers. It offers secure SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and Port Forwarding capabilities, along with file management and built-in diagnostic utilities. Customize your workflow with extensive profile options for a seamless server management experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient and fast
  • 🔒 Secure SSH/SFTP connections
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful additional tools (ping, traceroute, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues
  • 🐛 Copy/paste functionality can be buggy
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices/iOS versions

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