Comparison

SSH Client vs Termix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SSH Client

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.

Highlights
  • Lightning fast SSH terminal
  • Remote file access and management
  • Standard and custom text editing gestures
  • Drag-and-drop file transfer
  • Built-in tmux support for session persistence
  • Files app integration for server file system
  • Shortcuts app integration for automation
Features
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Lightning fast SSH terminal with remote file access. No other app fuses your SSH servers and iOS devices as well as Secure ShellFish. Tap Get and see for yourself. Terminal supports standard text editing gestures for selection, scrolling and copy/paste as well as custom gestures to send arrow keys and tabulator making shell entry and full screen editing with vim or emacs delightful. Bar above the keyboard makes it easy to type special keys and insert snippets. Select and drag filenames out of the terminal as actual files and drag files from other apps into the terminal to upload. Use built-in tmux support to persist terminal sessions if you lose Internet access, pick existing sessions with thumbnails and Handoff sessions between devices. Server file system is available in the Files app and recently accessed files and directories are cached to make them available when offline. Use apps like Textastic and iA Writer for a native editing experience working on your remote server files. Upload files or entire directories from the share sheet with minimal friction as the last destination directory for each kind of file is remembered or automate file transfers in the Shortcuts app. Connect to your Mac, Synology NAS and any other SSH server or create new Digital Ocean droplets right from the app. Secure ShellFish is useful as a free app and paying pro users can disable ads in the terminal, upload through the Files app and configure unlimited number of servers.

About

Termix

This app provides a powerful and secure SSH and SFTP client for remote server management. It features a robust terminal, advanced file manager with code editing, and customizable options for enhanced productivity. Designed with privacy and security in mind, it offers a desktop-grade experience on Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Ultimate SSH & SFTP client
  • Advanced file manager
  • Code editor with syntax highlighting
  • Native gestures and keyboard shortcuts
  • Multi-session and split-screen support
  • Serverless security with iCloud storage
  • Enhanced automation with startup snippets
Features
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Termix is a modern SSH client and terminal developed by a European team of cybersecurity experts. It offers an unrivaled SSH and SFTP experience that enhances your productivity without compromising your privacy. With zero ads and a strict no-data-collection policy, Termix uses the most secure open-source libraries to keep your connections safe. Key Features: Ultimate SSH & SFTP Client: Termix delivers a robust, desktop-grade terminal experience across all Apple devices. Advanced File Manager & Code Editor: Inspired by WinSCP, our fully featured file manager lets you download, upload, manage, and edit files, directories, and permissions effortlessly. It also includes a rich code editor with syntax highlighting that supports over 40 programming languages. Native Gestures & Keyboard Shortcuts: Navigate like a pro with native touch gestures and hardware keyboard shortcuts, enabling fast navigation, multiline command editing, and precise text selection. Termix feels just like a regular text editor with all the perks you need for efficient terminal work. Multi-Session & Customization: Work in parallel with seamless split-screen support, advanced key management (including generation and uploading), and a fully customizable interface with themes tailored for power users. Serverless Security: Termix works completely serverless. All your hosts, private keys, and passwords are stored in encrypted form on Apple iCloud and never leave your device. This design guarantees that your sensitive data remains exclusively under your control. Enhanced Automation: Boost your workflow with startup snippets, execute commands across multiple hosts simultaneously, and configure environment variables with ease. Modern Apple-Native Design: Experience a clean, smooth, and beautifully modern interface designed exclusively for Apple products. Developer & Sysadmin Focused: Built for developers and loved by system administrators, Termix includes features such as command history, regex search, and snippet support to save hours of time and increase productivity. With Termix Pro, you can also: - Upload and edit files using the File Manager. - Create startup snippets. - Execute snippets on multiple hosts simultaneously. - Import custom fonts. - Manage and configure environment variables. - Choose an alternative icon for Termix. Discover the most powerful, secure, and feature-rich SSH and SFTP client made for those who demand quality. Get Termix today and transform your remote management experience!

Screenshots

SSH Client4 screens
Termix4 screens

Verdict

The call

SSH Client and Termix both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 78% of Termix's. SSH Client also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 165) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Termix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SSH Client against 4.8 for Termix. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 1.5K ratings behind it against 165, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 78% of Termix's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH Client ships an update weekly, Termix every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SSH Client versus Termix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH ClientTermix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings)4.8 (165 ratings)
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews — better77.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better165
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#20 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders BorumSimon Zvara

Customer experience

SSH Client

All ratings1,509 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews614 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.9%

Termix

All ratings165 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative13.8%

User reviews

SSH Client

From 1.5K App Store ratings

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

Room to improve

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

Termix

From 165 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth UI
  • 🚀 Straightforward and well-put-together app
  • 💰 Lots of features for free
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Great alternative to subscription-based apps

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when using jump host
  • 🐛 Crashes after paying for jump host support

Bugs and requests

SSH Client

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when running certain commands
  • Issues with file transfer progress reporting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved documentation and tutorials
  • Support for additional authentication methods
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts and layouts
  • Tabbed terminal interface

Termix

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when using jump host
  • Crashes after paying for jump host support

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for mosh in addition to SSH
  • Full-screen mode when using an external keyboard
  • Copy/paste from keyboard

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SSH Client

Subscriptions2
  • ShellFish Monthly subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • ShellFish Annual subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • ShellFish Lifetime Pro Unlock$29.99
1 purchases

Termix

One-time1
  • Termix Pro$9.99

Questions

Is SSH Client free?
SSH Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Termix free?
Termix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SSH Client or Termix?
SSH Client and Termix are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.5K and 165 ratings respectively.
Do SSH Client or Termix have ads?
Neither SSH Client nor Termix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSH Client or Termix?
SSH Client ships an update weekly, and Termix every 5 days. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and Termix on September 23, 2026.

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