Best apps like VVTerm: Native SSH Client

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Updated October 2026

VVTerm: Native SSH Client

Vivy Technologies

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#1

Echo - SSH + Mosh Client by Replay Software Limited

The fast and modern Terminal

Editor's Choice

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3.7(37 ratings)

$2.99

#41in Developer Tools

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This app provides a fast and modern terminal experience for iOS devices, enabling secure SSH and Mosh connections. It's designed for efficient interaction with servers, code deployment, and managing AI agents on the go.

#2

rootshell: Local Terminal, SSH by Rootshell LLC

VPN over SSH and tssh

Strong Contender

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4.8(40 ratings)

Free

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This app provides a powerful, desktop-class terminal emulator with GPU acceleration and native support for SSH, Mosh, and tssh. It offers features like system-wide VPN over SSH, native Git integration, and AI assistance for hands-free command execution and web searches.

#3

Spectty: Terminal by Ocean Cheung

SSH + Mosh for Servers

Worth Considering

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4.0(2 ratings)

Free

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A native terminal client for iOS devices, offering secure connections to servers via SSH and Mosh. Features session persistence, automatic reconnection, and local storage of credentials for enhanced privacy.

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This mobile terminal app is designed for managing coding agents and long-running server sessions. It offers first-class tmux integration, allows you to send images to your agents, and enables voice dictation for hands-free prompting.

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