# MTerm - SSH Terminal — AI Dev Terminal for iOS

> AI-powered SSH terminal emulator for remote development on iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by kazuki oinuma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mterm-ssh-terminal/id6758785074 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [kazuki oinuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874985619)
- Category: Developer Tools, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 4 more
- Released: 2026-02-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mterm-ssh-terminal/id6758785074/reviews.md

## What is MTerm?

Run Claude Code, Codex, and AI agents from your iPad or iPhone — without being tied to a desk.

MTerm is a professional SSH client and iOS terminal emulator built specifically for AI-driven remote development. If you need serious developer tools on mobile, MTerm delivers a stable, persistent, and fully featured terminal environment for modern workflows.

Designed for developers who manage Linux, Mac, and cloud servers, MTerm combines a powerful SSH terminal, remote IDE, workspace persistence, and AI-focused tooling into one seamless experience.

PERFECT FOR DEVELOPERS WHO
- Run Claude Code, Codex, or other AI CLI tools remotely  
- Search for a professional SSH client for iPad or iPhone  
- Need a reliable iOS terminal emulator  
- Work in remote development environments  
- Manage servers via SSH daily  
- Build AI-driven workflows on the go  

MTerm is optimized for uninterrupted AI coding and serious remote development.

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AI DEVELOPMENT WORKSPACE
- Integrated SSH terminal + remote IDE + prompt manager  
- Multi-window and multi-pane support for parallel AI workflows  
- Workspace saving with CMD + S  
- Restore native pane layouts instantly on reconnect  
- Built for long-running development sessions  

PERSISTENT SSH SESSIONS
- Keep SSH sessions alive when switching apps  
- Designed for sustained remote development  
- Active sessions visible in Notification Center  
- Monitor running sessions with Live Activities  

ADVANCED SSH CLIENT
- Password, SSH Key, and Keychain authentication  
- Jump Host (bastion) support  
- Local and Remote Port Forwarding  
- Secure, stable connections for Linux, macOS, and cloud servers  
- Mosh support for resilient connections on unstable mobile networks  

MTERM PLUGIN SYSTEM
- Extend terminal capabilities with MTerm Plugins  
- Integrate your Mac or remote server environment  
- Session persistence powered by abduco  
- Reconnect to long-running terminal sessions safely  
- Display the current Git branch directly in the terminal footer  

SNIPPETS & CLIPBOARD HISTORY
- Save commands and code as reusable snippets  
- Quickly paste from clipboard history  
- Ideal for repetitive development and AI prompt workflows  

ENHANCED AI PROMPT INPUT
- Attach images and files directly in the prompt editor  
- Optimized for Claude Code and AI CLI usage  
- Seamless integration with the SSH terminal  

MULTI-PANE & TAB MANAGEMENT
- Native split-view terminal emulator  
- Connect to multiple servers simultaneously  
- Organize sessions with tabs  
- Independent layouts per tab  
- Vertical tab mode for better session navigation  
- Unlimited panes (Pro)  

CUSTOMIZABLE ACCESSORY BAR
- Configure shortcut buttons in the software keyboard toolbar  
- Improve command efficiency without external tools  
- Designed for fast command input on touch devices  

BUILT-IN REMOTE EDITOR (Pro)
- Edit code, JSON, and Markdown directly on remote servers  
- Designed for uninterrupted development  

IMAGE PREVIEW (Pro)
- Instantly preview files  
- Useful for reviewing AI-generated assets  

FULL CJK & IME SUPPORT
- Accurate rendering for Japanese, Chinese, and Korean text  
- Full IME input compatibility  
- Stable long-form text input in terminal environments  

MAGIC KEYBOARD & HARDWARE KEYBOARD SUPPORT
- Full keyboard shortcuts  
- Optimized for professional iPad development  
- Turn your iPad or iPhone into a serious developer workstation  

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MTerm is not just another SSH client.  
It’s an AI-focused iOS terminal built for real remote development.

Advanced features are unlocked with Pro.

Privacy Policy: https://mterm.app/en/privacy  
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Integrated SSH terminal and remote IDE
- Persistent SSH sessions
- Multi-window and multi-pane support
- Workspace saving and instant restore
- Plugin system for extending capabilities
- Snippets and clipboard history
- Customizable accessory bar

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MTerm サブスクリプション（月額） | $1.99 | per month |
| MTerm サブスクリプション（年額） | $24.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MTerm Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mterm-ssh-terminal/id6758785074/reviews.md

### 4/5 — ほぼ理想

*2026-05-18*

本来の用途とはずれているが、日本語入力に拘ってくれているためvimが断トツで快適。
欲を言えばnerd fonts、あわよくば自分でフォントを選択できると間違いなく個人的ナンバーワン

**Developer response:** MTermをご利用いただきありがとうございます！  
日本語入力まわりはかなり力を入れている部分なので、vim用途で快適と言っていただけて本当に嬉しいです。

次のバージョンで、独自フォントファイルの読み込み・選択機能を追加予定です。  
フォント形式や描画仕様によっては一部期待通りに表示できないケースもあるかもしれませんが、できる限り柔軟に使える形を目指して改善を進めています。

今後も改善を続けていきますので、ぜひ引き続きよろしくお願いします！

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-03-21*

Now that premium is available without an account; will those that purchased an account lose premium if our account is changed or deleted?  Is there a way to transfer the purchase to not require an account?  The ability to delete account for data privacy is great and appreciated.

Thanks for making this app, hoping to make it my goto driver.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your kind words and for using MTerm!

To answer your question: your Premium purchase is tied to your Apple ID, not your MTerm account. So even if you delete your account, you can restore your Premium anytime by using “Restore Purchases” with the same Apple ID. There’s no need to worry about losing your purchase.

We hope MTerm becomes your go-to terminal app!

### 5/5 — 日本語対応のターミナルならもうこれ一択

*2026-02-22*

iPadやiPhoneからsshでlinuxに繋いでclaude codeを使ってますが、特にiPadに物理キーボード繋いだ環境ではほとんどのターミナルアプリで日本語入力周りで不具合があり、我慢してttyでブラウザからアクセスしてました。しかしこのアプリはそこがクリアされている！レビューもほとんどついておらず、なんでこんないいアプリが埋もれてるのかと驚きました。まだ出たばかりなのでしょうか。とにかくデザインもイケてるし、日本語話者ならこれ使っておけって感じです。

**Developer response:** MTermをご利用いただきありがとうございます！
とても嬉しいレビューをいただき、心から感謝しています。

日本語入力の使い心地には特にこだわっているので、そこを評価していただけて本当に励みになります！

これからもさらに使いやすく進化させていきます。
引き続きよろしくお願いいたします。

## Frequently asked questions about MTerm

### What is MTerm?

MTerm is a professional SSH client and iOS terminal emulator built for AI-driven remote development. It provides a stable, persistent, and fully featured terminal environment for modern workflows on your iPhone or iPad.

### What AI tools can I run with MTerm?

MTerm is designed to run AI tools like Claude Code and Codex directly from your mobile device. It also supports other AI CLI tools, making it ideal for AI-driven workflows on the go.

### Does MTerm support persistent SSH sessions?

Yes, MTerm is designed for persistent SSH sessions. Your sessions remain alive even when switching apps, and active sessions can be monitored with Live Activities in Notification Center.

### What authentication methods does MTerm support?

MTerm supports password, SSH Key, and Keychain authentication for secure connections. It also includes Jump Host (bastion) support and Mosh for resilient connections on unstable mobile networks.

### Can I edit code directly on remote servers with MTerm?

Yes, MTerm offers a built-in remote editor (Pro feature) that allows you to edit code, JSON, and Markdown files directly on remote servers without interruption.

### How does MTerm handle multiple sessions?

MTerm features multi-pane and tab management, allowing you to connect to multiple servers simultaneously and organize sessions with tabs. It supports independent layouts per tab and an unlimited number of panes in the Pro version.

### Is MTerm available on Android?

Based on the provided data, MTerm is specifically designed for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad. There is no information indicating Android support.

### How often is MTerm updated?

MTerm was last updated on April 27, 2026, with version 1.5.7. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development and maintenance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.0 — 2026-07-20

v1.8.0

Preview web projects directly in MTerm.

The server file editor can now preview HTML with project-relative CSS, JavaScript, images, ES modules, dynamic imports, and JSON fetches—without starting a local web server.

With mterm-shell v0.2, run `mterm view index.html` over SSH to open the page in MTerm while keeping your terminal connected. Install the Agent Skill and ask Codex, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, or Antigravity CLI to open an HTML file for you.

Also new:
- Keep tabs and sessions separated by registered host and switch between multiple SSH hosts more reliably.
- Return to existing terminal tabs after visiting Home.
- Optionally prevent device sleep while MTerm is in the foreground.
- Configure scrollback history from 500 to 50,000 lines.
- Stronger SSH host-key checks, safer remote-file saves, and many stability fixes.

### 1.7.0 — 2026-06-28

v1.7.0

Markdown editing and preview just got more powerful.

In addition to the prompt editor, you can now preview Markdown directly from the server file editor. Check beautifully rendered results in real-time while editing READMEs or scripts.

We've added support for Mermaid diagram rendering, allowing you to pinch-to-zoom and pan even large charts. Furthermore, link rendering has been improved, so badge images and linked images now display correctly.

If you're using a hardware keyboard, you can now press `CMD + S` to save quickly, greatly enhancing the overall editing experience.

Other improvements:
- Fixed a bug where the screen unintentionally scrolled to the top when using Codex or Antigravity CLI.
- Improved the Prompt Vault UI/UX (you can now save directly from the preview screen).
- Disabled automatic smart dashes and smart quotes conversions that interfered with code editing.
- Enhanced multilingual support on the connection settings screen.
- Fixed scroll behavior and layout issues for Mermaid diagrams.

### 1.6.0 — 2026-05-25

v1.6.0

You can now use your favorite fonts in the terminal.

Import any .ttf or .otf file from the Files app — including Nerd Fonts like JetBrains Mono, FiraCode, or HackGen Console NF — and use it instantly. Fonts stay inside MTerm, no system installation required.

### 1.5.7 — 2026-04-27

v1.5.7

Tab management has been improved.

- You can now rename tabs freely
- You can reorder tabs in the top tab bar
- You can also reorder tabs in the sidebar
- Improved the appearance of the tab long-press menu

Multiple connections and tasks are now easier to organize and understand. We hope you enjoy it.

### 1.5.6 — 2026-03-28

v1.5.6

Ever lose track of which server you're connected to when switching between multiple servers?

You can now assign colors, icons, and tags to your hosts.
Color-code your servers — red for production, green for development — and identify them at a glance in both the host list and terminal tabs. You can also add tabs for different hosts directly from the sidebar, making multi-server workflows smoother.

The host setup screen has been redesigned.
A clean, simple form shows only the essentials. Advanced settings like port forwarding and jump hosts are tucked away until you need them. The new "Add & Connect" button lets you register and connect in one step.

SSH connection errors are now easier to understand.
Instead of technical error codes, you'll see clear guidance like "Connection refused. Please check the hostname and port number." — so you know exactly what to fix.

Other improvements:
- Loading indicator on the connect button
- Floating add button when scrolling through many hosts
- Fixed a crash when adding tabs
- Fixed overlapping icons on host cards

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*