Best apps like MuffinTerm

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.9 avg rating

9 free apps

Updated October 2026

Molly Black

MuffinTerm is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to MuffinTerm

#1

TERMinator - BBS Terminal by Phil Whittemore

Editor's Choice

4.6(9 ratings)

Free

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Connect to Bulletin Board Systems and SSH servers with a retro terminal client. Experience authentic CP437 ANSI art rendering, classic fonts, and ZMODEM file transfers. Manage your connections with a phonebook and quick connect options.

#2

CloudpilotEmu by Christian Speckner

A PalmOS handheld emulator

Strong Contender

5.0(20 ratings)

Free

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This application allows you to run classic PalmOS handheld devices on your modern iPhone or iPad. It emulates various devices and supports PalmOS versions up to 5, offering features like continuous state saves and file management.

#3

Ultimate Remote by Onur Buyukcaglar

Remotely Control Your C64

Worth Considering

3.7(3 ratings)

Free

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Control your Ultimate-II or Ultimate 64 devices remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Easily manage and run files, import media, create custom layouts, and even use keyboard macros for your Commodore 64.

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Packet Commander

Packet Commander

Packet Commander

Terminal for Packet Radio

This app provides a classic terminal experience for packet radio communication on mobile devices. It offers powerful terminal features, smart connection management, and real-time over-the-air traffic monitoring. It's designed for amateur radio operators to connect with nodes, BBS, and decode traffic.

Full-screen terminal for packet nodes and BBSClassic color themes and adjustable layoutYAPP protocol support for file transfers

free with in-app purchases

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TinyTERM Enterprise AS

TinyTERM Enterprise AS

TinyTERM Enterprise AS

by Century Software, Inc.

This app provides secure terminal emulation for accessing legacy hosts and modern web applications on mobile devices. It features highly customizable keyboards, robust security protocols, and integrated barcode scanning for enterprise deployment.

Secure SSH, SSL, and Telnet emulationHighly customizable keyboardsIntegrated barcode scanning

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Play Classic DOS Games

Experience classic DOS games and applications on your iPhone and iPad. This app emulates a DOS PC, offering modern controls for enhanced playability. It also supports productivity tasks like word processing and programming.

On-screen keyboard with custom layoutsVirtual gamepad with customizable bindingsTrackpad mouse emulation

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Terminal Emulator Plus

Terminal Emulator Plus

Terminal Emulator Plus

Terminal Emulator TTY

This utility app provides access to various shell types for simplified terminal-optimized tasks. It features a friendly web front-end for quick functions like conversions and calculations.

Access different shell typesTerminal-optimized tasksPTY connection

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Donate to the Internet Archive

This app helps you identify which books from your collection are wanted by the Internet Archive for preservation and digitization. Scan book barcodes or printed identifiers using your phone's camera to receive immediate feedback on whether to donate.

Scan book barcodesOCR printed identifiersCamera-based scanning

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Support Linux devices anywhere

Access your Raspberry Pi shell remotely from any network without complex configurations like dynamic DNS or port forwarding. This secure solution uses a client-initiated connection, eliminating the need for SSH or open ports on your device.

Remote shell accessNo dynamic DNS neededNo port forwarding required

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by Defined Networking, Inc

This tool creates a secure, high-performance overlay network to connect devices globally. It combines encryption, security groups, certificates, and tunneling for seamless device connectivity, scaling from a few devices to tens of thousands.

Scalable overlay networkingHigh performanceEnhanced security

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