# Terminal - SFTP & SSH Client — user reviews > 38 indexed App Store user reviews of Terminal by Soufiane Benabid, rated 4.40/5 from 109 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 82 · 4★ 11 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 9 ## What do users think of Terminal? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Easy setup - 👍 Helpful for SSH - 💡 Works on Raspberry Pi **Cons** - 🐛 Authentication issues after updates - 🐛 Telnet not working as expected - 🔒 Concerns about cloud storage of credentials **Commonly reported bugs** - SSH unable to connect after v3.4 update - Crashes when attempting to connect - Backspace/delete key not working **Most requested features** - Guest option more prominent - iPad optimization - Chinese language support ## Newest reviews (10 of 38) ### 3/5 — Muitas solicitacoes de pagamento *2026-04-14* Comparado com termius, ha muitas solicitacoes para assinatura **Developer response:** Entendemos sua preocupação. Agradecemos por compartilhar sua experiência. Estamos sempre buscando melhorias e já estamos cientes das solicitações de assinatura. Se precisar de mais assistência, entre em contato pelo email contact@benabid.me. Obrigado por nos avisar! ### 2/5 — Blah *2025-10-31, version 4.1.4* Keeps bugging you for a payment and a review, not usable when not payed. ### 4/5 — Mac Studio *2025-02-06, version 4.0.5* This works for SSH ### 2/5 — Honestly … *2025-01-07, version 4.0.1* So far … ??? … 🤨 … 🧐 ### 1/5 — Telnet is broken *2024-12-28, version 3.6* Forces me specify the port twice, then puts both in the command which obviously can’t work. Plus requires a user name which telnet doesn’t need, nor is required for this purpose. Will immediately remove, nor will I entertain any developer responses. ### 1/5 — Breaking changes in v3.4 *2024-11-30, version 3.4* After the latest updates made in v3.4 ssh is unable to connect. Anytime you attempt to connect it either says authentication failed or it will just kick you back to the previous screen or crash the app. I’m really disappointed i paid $8 for the premium and then they make updates and break the app so bad I can’t even use it… ### 5/5 — Works *2024-11-18, version 3.3* I can connect to my device from my phone now. I would like it more if the guest option was among the options when you first open the app. As it is you have to click on sign up to get there. Besides that very nice. ### 5/5 — Ich bin nicht sicher *2024-11-18, version 3.3* Ist es sicher meine IP Adresse zu teilen? ### 4/5 — First time user *2024-11-17, version 3.3* easy setup ### 5/5 — Great help *2024-11-17, version 3.3* Made my own Linux server this app helps ssh from my cell. No additional hardware needed. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Time to say Goodbye *2025-11-22, version 4.1.4* Not free anymore it’s asked to upgrade on saving the host . Can’t even use the app it’s forcing to upgrade to their premium version ### 1/5 — Abonnement *2025-11-17, version 4.1.4* Loin d’être intuitif, surtout quand il s’agit d’éviter la fenêtre demandant de payer pour un service qui devrait être natif sur un iPhone ### 1/5 — There’s no way to test the features without paying *2025-06-12, version 4.1.4* This app looks like it could have potential unfortunately I will never know because I can’t even use a terminal to see what it’s like without paying $40 ### 1/5 — App requires an account to use *2025-04-12, version 4.0.8* If you want a simple ssh client to do a quick test, go find another app. This app requires you to create an account god knows where to use a ssh client. Updating giving the developer’s reply. The “continue as a guest” option does not appear most of the time. I tried the app again once the developer mentioned it, just to notice that the option is not available every time I open the app, reason why I didnt see it. I took a screenshot from the app but there is no way to upload it. And, the “continue as a guest” option, when it appears, it gets buried under a bunch of pop-ups demanding a subscription to the premium version. ### 1/5 — Impossible to use. *2025-04-09, version 4.0.7* Whenever I try to do anything in this app it pops up demanding I pay money. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work at all *2025-03-22* You cannot connect to the host you’ve saved without purchasing a paid version. If you try to connect via Terminals tab won’t work either as despite denoting ssh proto it seems to be using telnet this cannot establish connection… Unfortunately not worth even trying (at least at the moment) **Developer response:** Hello, You can confidently connect to hosts using a username and password. While our premium features, such as SSH keys, come with limited connections, all essential features are fully accessible to free users. We're excited to announce that we will soon offer a trial period, allowing you to test the app before making a decision to join us. We recognize the significant costs involved in development and in operations, and while we strive to keep our services accessible, maintaining them requires resources. If you encounter any issues connecting to your server, don’t hesitate to contact us at contact@benabid.me. Our support team is ready to assist you. Best regards, ### 1/5 — Cannot use without payment! *2025-02-21, version 4.0.6* Everytime I try to add a new host, an annoying popup appears asking me to subscribe to their pro plans. What’s the point? Why didn’t they list the app as paid in the first place? What a scam! ### 1/5 — Subscription required *2025-02-14, version 4.0.5* Nobody cannot use this app without subscription. $70/year ### 1/5 — This is why I hate developers *2025-01-17* Gave up trying to work out how to connect to a server. If you can’t connect without paying, don’t waste my time letting me get that far just to be let down at last minute. Plenty better alternatives. So advanced it’s unusable. Go terminus, boom ! 😂😂 **Developer response:** Dear Roger, I sincerely appreciate your willingness to review our Terminal. We provide a multitude of complimentary features to our users, including the ability to connect and manage multiple hosts without restrictions. Additionally, our offering includes custom SSH keys and an AI bot specifically designed to assist with server management, all available in the free version without the necessity for an upgrade. We would greatly appreciate it if you could allocate some time for us to further assist you with any setup you may prefer. Please do not hesitate to reach out via our email contact@benabid.me. Best regards, ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-01-15, version 4.0.4* 👆🏻 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Loving it so far *2025-04-05, version 4.0.7* This app suits all of my needs (which aren’t many). Love being able to mess around with my server from my iPhone. ### 5/5 — Super good and easy to use *2025-03-26, version 4.0.6* If you have lots of servers it’s really easy to use them. ### 5/5 — Does What it Says on the Tin *2025-03-23, version 4.0.6* Free, no ads, does what it says. The perfect app. ### 5/5 — EXCELLENT!! *2025-02-27, version 4.0.6* Very good app!! ### 5/5 — Cliffs lhc *2025-02-26, version 4.0.6* Lhc ### 5/5 — 1997. *2025-02-05, version 4.0.5* 1997. ### 5/5 — Raspberry *2024-12-24, version 3.6* Easy set up thank you ### 5/5 — Good *2024-12-23, version 3.6* Very helpful. The best I’ve used so far on my iphone. I would like it to stay connected when I switch focus to other apps but maybe I just need to add background permissions to it… ### 5/5 — Me gusta *2024-12-06, version 3.4* Excelente ### 5/5 — Abbiey *2024-11-21, version 3.3* Purrr --- *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 2026-08-21.*