# iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client — Best SSH and Telnet Client

> SSH and Telnet client for remote server access on iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by ComcSoft Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 117 App Store ratings · 501 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2013-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211/reviews.md

## What is iTerminal?

iTerminal is a simple yet very powerful SSH and Telnet client on your iPhone and iPad. You can connect to remote servers through SSH or Telnet with iTerminal. 

Supported features include: 

- Connect to your servers using user name/password or private key authentication through SSH. 

- Connect to your servers using Telnet.

- Support Server List. 

- Support exporting Server info to and importing Server info from iCloud. Now Server info can be easily transferred among different versions and devices.

- Support to connect through Socks 5 Proxy Server. 

- Support history of Recent Tasks. 

- Support Private Key Management and encrypted PEM and PPK keys up to 4096 bit long.

-- Support importing key files from and exporting key files to your iCloud Drive. You now can easily import a key file from your iCloud Drive by copying your key file to your iCloud Drive under /iterminal/key folder.

- Support Bluetooth Keyboard.



With its simple interfaces, iTerminal provides the easiest way to securely connect to your remote servers on iPhone and iPad. 

If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iTerminal/iTerminal_overview.php.

## Key features

- SSH and Telnet connection
- Username/password and private key authentication
- Server list management
- iCloud sync for server info
- Socks 5 Proxy support
- Private key management
- Bluetooth keyboard support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of iTerminal?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Works well for basic tasks
- 💡 Useful for remote access
- 🔒 Secure SSH connections

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💸 Aggressive monetization
- 📵 Disruptive ads
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Scrolling issues
- Unreliable SSH authentication
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Improved keyboard integration
- Customizable terminal settings
- Background connection support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 501)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Bloody Ad almost covers action button

*2026-07-02, version 10.0*

The ad pop-over covers the action button almost rendering the app useless.

### 2/5 — Unable to connect to FreeBSD servers

*2025-12-21, version 10.0*

I am able to connect to any Linux server, but I get authentication errors when trying to connect to my FreeBSD servers. The usernames and passwords are entered correctly. The server reports a PAM authentication error. I am able to connect to these servers using my laptop using the ssh command. 
I cannot find a reason to upgrade to the pro version because of this issue.

### 5/5 — Einfach und gut

*2025-11-19*

Bedienung ist einfach und funktioniert einwandfrei

### 2/5 — Limitado

*2025-10-09, version 9.51*

Al agregrar un tercer host ssh no me deja ingresar, los host quedan como temporales y no guardados y te invade la publicidad

### 3/5 — Mittelalterlich

*2025-09-17*

Leider ist die Kommandozeile auf 80 Stellen beschränkt. Ein sauberer Umbruch erfolgt NICHT.

### 1/5 — No keyboard!

*2025-06-10, version 9.50*

Connects but then no way to turn on the keyboard to type anything in the terminal window

### 1/5 — Keine Synchronisation

*2025-05-15*

Es ist weiter so oft: in den FAQ steht, wie man die Einträge synchronisieren kann: den jeweiligen Server auswählen und auf »Export« klicken. Schade nur, dass es diesen Schalter nicht gibt, ebenso wenig wie den für den Import. Macht nichts. Es gibt ja ausreichend Alternativen.

### 4/5 — ioreg -l | grep IOPlatformSerialNumber

*2025-05-12, version 9.50*

ioreg -l | grep IOPlatformSerialNumber

### 1/5 — Unacceptable ad usage

*2025-04-22, version 9.50*

This might be the best ssh app but you’ll never get a chance to test it properly to find that out, as full screen advertising for useless games pops up, cannot be removed and hang up the app. This is really objectionable and is why I will not purchase the pro version. If you want us to pay to buy the app then give us a functional test version.

### 1/5 — Terrible adveet placement

*2025-04-15, version 9.50*

Ad videos cover the connect button. Unusable

## Frequently asked questions about iTerminal

### What is iTerminal?

iTerminal is a client application for iPhone and iPad that allows you to connect to remote servers using SSH or Telnet protocols. It offers a simple interface for managing server connections and securely accessing your remote systems.

### What authentication methods does iTerminal support?

The app supports connecting to servers using username and password authentication for SSH. It also allows for private key authentication, including support for encrypted PEM and PPK keys up to 4096 bits long. Telnet connections are also supported.

### How can I manage my server information?

iTerminal supports a server list feature, allowing you to save and organize your server connection details. You can export and import this server information to and from iCloud, making it easy to transfer your settings between different devices or versions of the app.

### Is iTerminal free to use?

The application is available for free with in-app purchases. While the core functionality for connecting to servers is provided, certain advanced features or enhancements might require an in-app purchase to unlock.

### Can I use iTerminal with a Bluetooth keyboard?

Yes, iTerminal supports Bluetooth keyboards. This feature enhances usability for users who prefer typing on a physical keyboard when connecting to their remote servers, providing a more comfortable and efficient experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.0 — 2025-10-22

1. Updated for iOS/iPadOS 26.
2. Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.51 — 2025-06-28

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.50 — 2024-12-11

1. Updated for iOS 18.
2. Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.0 — 2024-01-09

1. Updated for iOS 17.
2. Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 8.93 — 2023-06-28

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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