# Prompt 2 — SSH to your servers with style

> Powerful and easy-to-use SSH and Telnet client for iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Panic, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-2/id917437289 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Panic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403388568)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 4,381 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Japanese
- Released: 2014-10-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-2/id917437289/reviews.md

## What is Prompt 2?

THE #1 SSH CLIENT FOR iOS — POWERFUL FEATURES, EASY-TO-USE.
Includes Panic Sync, our secure, super sync service — for FREE.

ABOUT
It's classic. You step outside for a few seconds to eat some gyros and the server goes down, or you lie down to do some light reading and a web page needs an emergency typo fix. Maybe your company uses IRC. Maybe you just like to check in on your servers often. Either way, you're the type of person that already uses SSH. Having a quality SSH client in your pocket is a very good idea.

Welcome to Prompt 2. In the three years since Prompt was released and became a favorite of admins, we've been constantly releasing updates, while also taking notes on what significant new features people wished Prompt had. Then, we did almost all of it.

Prompt 2 is, simply put, an excellent SSH and TELNET client. But how can it make SSH tasks easier? Read on. 

NEW IN PROMPT 2
• Panic Sync
Finally. Sync your favorite servers, passwords, private keys, and clips, between Prompt on all of your iOS devices. It’s fast, it’s extremely secure, and best of all, it’s free.

• Clips
Put your most-used commands and text bits into clips and access them with a single tap via Prompt’s keyboard bar. Clips can be stored globally or per-server.

• FaceID Lock
Secure Prompt, and only Prompt, using FaceID. Keep your servers safe.

• Private Key Generation
You can now generate keys without leaving Prompt. Drop 'em on your server, and you're off.

• Improved Key Management
Working with private keys is easier than ever

• Open Connection Switching
Easily switch between connections using a tab bar (iPad) or edge swiping (iPhone).

• Server Folders
Create groups of servers for easier sorting.

• A Fresh New Design
Sleeker, cleaner, beautiful

• iPhone and iPad Pro Ready
Looks great on any screen size.

MORE FEATURES
• Customizable Keyboard Bar
• Autocomplete
• Full Bluetooth Keyboard Support
• Agent Forwarding

TAKE CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE.
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY PROMPT 2.

## Key features

- Panic Sync for secure data synchronization
- Clips for quick access to commands
- FaceID lock for enhanced security
- Private key generation and management
- Open connection switching
- Server folders for organization
- Customizable keyboard bar

## What do users think of Prompt 2?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent remote access
- 👍 Clean, pretty UI
- 🔒 Secure SSH connections
- 💡 Useful features like SSH key pairs

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs with screen size and keyboard issues
- 🔋 Connection issues when switching apps
- 💰 Paid updates for new versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Scrolling and cursor issues
- Sync conflicts and performance problems
- Incompatibility with certain iPad keyboards

**Most requested features**

- Ability to customize terminal colors and themes
- Support for more keyboard shortcuts and navigation
- Integrated file transfer (SCP/SFTP) functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-2/id917437289/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken on the iPad

*2023-06-14*

I use this app heavily for remote support after hours. Used to work great on the iPad with the Smart Keyboard. 

However, at some point recently it broke and now should you switch to another app while logged in to a remote server, scrolling breaks and can’t be fixed until you log out and open another session.  You can no longer see the prompt.

As someone that needs to work in multiple apps to do my job this cripples the app for me. I contacted Panic support and they said it was a known problem which they will fix in a new app, Prompt 3, which is in beta. They even invited me to the beta. 

Sounds good?  It would, except for the fact that I paid money for Prompt 2 and their “fix” is for me to pay more money for a new app?  I don’t mind paying for a premium app but if they’re not going to maintain it then why should I stick with them?

Prompt 2 worked great for me. I don’t need new features. I need a working app.

### 4/5 — New bug present

*2023-05-13*

Overall Prompt 2 is the best SSH client for iOS however recently a new issue has cropped up which is a bit annoying. When you first launch the app, if you don’t pick a server within 5 seconds from your list then the entire app will lock up for a few seconds. You can’t interact with any of the UI until it unfreezes. I suspect a Panic sync is running in the background but not 100%. Any chance we can fix this please?

### 4/5 — Good, But Flawed

*2023-04-11*

I’ve been using this a great deal recently to work on remote servers, and it’s excellent, but it does have a few flaws.

1.  Even when using monospaced fonts, it loses track of exactly where the cursor should be, and the cursor can end up offset anything from half a character to several characters from where it should be.
2.  It can become confused as to just how large the terminal window is, resulting in having to blind-type because the cursor is *under* the on-screen keyboard.

In both cases, tricks that’d fix a real terminal (typing ‘clear’ or ‘stty sane’) don’t fix the problem.  Closing the session usually fixes the first problem, but trying to fix the second can result in the server menu locking up and the program crashing.

Finally, not a problem, but I would *love* to be able to have some form of ‘scp’ built-in to transfer files from Files or Photos - maybe sandboxing prevents it, but even having an option to send a file to Prompt, then select within Prompt from files that had been sent to scp to the current host would be great.

### 5/5 — Issues with iPadOS 16.4 release.

*2023-04-04*

Prompt is having problems with screen size when you switch off and then back to prompt.  That makes using vi difficult.

Having said that, I got a quick reply when I wrote to the authors.  Hopefully, it will be fixed soon.

### 5/5 — A real game-changer!

*2023-02-19, version 2.6.19*

Especially on an iPad with a Bluetooth keyboard, I can effectively use my Linux server anywhere I go. No more getting up from the couch to troubleshoot Plex! No more having to reboot my steam deck into desktop mode when I need to install stuff or manage settings!

### 5/5 — A fantastic IOS ssh client

*2022-10-30, version 2.6.19*

Prompt is the absolute best ssh client for IOS.  Panic is one of the old school Apple indie developers of very high quality software and this app is no different.  It’s a fantastic app that easily lets me log into my Linux servers anywhere I have a cell connection. Absolutely top notch.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2022-09-22, version 2.6.19*

Clean, pretty UI. Everything you could from an ssh app

### 4/5 — Full featured terminal for iPad with some shortcomings

*2022-07-20, version 2.6.19*

I really love Prompt (along with many other apps Panic makes).

This app gets me closer to an iOS only work environment - with a few shortcomings:

1. I wish I could specify how many rows of history were preserved in the terminal - it looks like it only keeps ~90 rows or so, often I need to copy/paste hundreds/thousands of rows from terminal into spreadsheet

2. Keyboard navigation - using ALT + Arrow Key doesn’t behave the same way as the MacOS terminal. I couldn’t figure out any way to quickly navigate around the text input, causing frustratingly slow edits

I love the feature to keep the connection alive in the background!

If these suggested changes are made I would rate this app 6/5

### 1/5 — Slow performance, bad UI, broken sync

*2022-05-31, version 2.6.19*

So many issues. Sync shows conflict resolution pop up on every open even if nothing was changed. The UI is full of minor visual and interaction issues, and is generally ugly and doesn’t follow Apple’s HIG. Actual terminal performance is terrible, just rendering an htop screen takes a good portion of a second, compared to a few frames in Termius.

Really lacks the polish I usually expect from Panic. Sync is nice when it works, but beyond that there’s nothing worth using this over Termius’s free tier for. The soft keyboard extras are not as feature-rich or customizable as Termius. I wanted to love this app but as-is there just isn’t a great SSH solution for iOS still.

### 4/5 — FIXED in v. 2.6.18 (v. 2.6.17 breaks iPad Keyboard)

*2022-03-04, version 2.6.18*

Panic fixed the issue pretty quickly and shipped 2.6.18.  Upping rating.  (But I wish they would test with a keyboard.)

———————

Well, Panic has managed to break my iPad keyboard again! If you have an Apple keyboard for the iPad, beware! The control key doesn’t work. The arrow keys don’t work. I cannot hold down a key to repeat.

## Frequently asked questions about Prompt 2

### What does Prompt 2 do?

Prompt 2 is a powerful and user-friendly SSH and Telnet client for iOS devices. It allows you to connect to and manage your servers remotely, offering features like secure syncing, quick command access, and robust security options.

### What are the key features of Prompt 2?

Key features include Panic Sync for secure data synchronization across devices, Clips for one-tap access to frequently used commands, FaceID Lock for enhanced security, private key generation and management, and organized server folders.

### How much does Prompt 2 cost?

Prompt 2 is a paid application. The description does not mention any in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating a one-time purchase for the app.

### What devices is Prompt 2 compatible with?

Prompt 2 is designed for iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads. It is optimized for various screen sizes, including iPhone and iPad Pro, and supports features like tab bar switching on iPad and edge swiping on iPhone.

### Who would benefit from using Prompt 2?

System administrators, developers, and IT professionals who frequently need to access and manage servers remotely will find Prompt 2 invaluable. It's also useful for anyone who needs to perform server maintenance or checks on the go.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.6.19 — 2022-05-02

Fixed!

• Resolved an issue that prevented Shared Servers from being displayed
• Fixed a potential crash when navigating the Server list

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