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Updated October 2026
SSHive: SSH, SFTP & Terminal
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Top Alternatives to SSHive

Easy SSH#1

Easy SSH by Argsment Limited

Pure SSH Terminal Experience
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.6(85 ratings)
Free
#67in Developer Tools
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Connect to remote SSH servers with a powerful and intuitive terminal. Streamline your workflow with a clean interface, host management, and customizable options. Enjoy a distraction-free, secure, and fast experience.

Prompt 3#2

Prompt 3 by Panic, Inc.

The SSH app with speed & style
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.3😐(372 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#35in Developer Tools
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A fully-native terminal emulator for Apple devices, offering robust connectivity for SSH, Mosh, and more. It features fast emulation, customizable clips, secure authentication, and cross-device syncing for a seamless experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and powerful
  • 🔒 Secure with Secure Enclave support
  • 👍 Great admin tool
  • 👍 Continues to improve over time
  • 👍 Fantastic terminal emulator on iPad

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🚫 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 💰 Extremely expensive, especially for existing users
  • 🤔 Lacks features compared to competitors
  • 🤔 Questionable business practices
SSH Client - Secure ShellFish#3

SSH Client - Secure ShellFish by Anders Borum

Terminal, Files & Finder
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.8😊(1.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#21in Developer Tools
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This app provides a fast SSH terminal and remote file access, seamlessly integrating your SSH servers with your iOS device. It offers advanced text editing gestures, drag-and-drop file management, and built-in tmux support for persistent sessions. Access your server's file system directly within the Files app and automate transfers via Shortcuts.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Turns iPad into productivity machine
  • 🚀 Seamless SSH experience
  • 👍 Excellent integration with Files app
  • 👍 Robust key management and syncing
  • 👍 Powerful terminal with great features
  • 👍 Reliable and stable performance
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with some commands
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security

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Moshi: herdr/tmux on SSH/MOSH
Moshi: herdr/tmux on SSH/MOSH
Moshi: herdr/tmux on SSH/MOSH
Agent terminal for Codex CLI
Free

This mobile terminal app connects you to AI coding agents running on servers, allowing you to monitor and command them from anywhere. It features voice control, robust session persistence, and secure handling of SSH keys.

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WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
SSH & SFTP client since 2012!
Free

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.

SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Port Forwarding clientSecure authentication methodsIntegrated SFTP file management
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Blink Shell, Build & Code
Blink Shell, Build & Code
Blink Shell, Build & Code
The Pro tool for developers
Free

Transform your iOS device into a powerful terminal for coding and development. Leverage Mosh and SSH for stable, fast connections. Integrate with VS Code and manage your entire development workflow from your pocket.

Mosh and SSH connectionsVS Code integration (Blink Code)Remote runtime creation (Blink Build)
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xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
SSH Client, Shell Console Term
Free

Manage servers remotely with a fast and secure SSH terminal client. Features include a powerful editor, multi-session management, file transfer, and advanced security options. Ideal for IT professionals and developers needing to control servers from anywhere.

Interactive SSH terminalBuilt-in vi/vim editorMulti-session management
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free with in-app purchases
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a-Shell
a-Shell
a-Shell
*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Free

Run a full Unix-like terminal environment on your iOS device. Execute a wide range of commands, edit files, and even program using included interpreters and compilers. Supports multitasking and integration with Shortcuts.

Local Unix terminal emulatorSSH clientFile transfer (scp, curl)
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(553)
paid
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9
Termius - Modern SSH Client
Termius - Modern SSH Client
Termius - Modern SSH Client
SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Free

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.

SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP supportVirtual keyboard with special keysMulti-tab interface and split-view
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(19K)
freemium
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10
Textastic Code Editor
Textastic Code Editor
Textastic Code Editor
Text, Coding, SFTP Client, SSH
Free

A powerful text and code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, code completion, and formatting tools. It allows connection to various servers and cloud storage for seamless file management and editing.

Syntax highlighting for 80+ languagesSFTP, FTP, WebDAV, and Dropbox clientBuilt-in SSH terminal
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(2.5K)
subscription
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