SSH Client vs TerminalX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
TerminalX
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Connect to your servers smarter than ever. TerminalX is the first SSH terminal on Apple ecosystem with built-in AI assistance. KEY FEATURES: SSH & Terminal • Full SSH2 support with password and key authentication • Modern terminal emulator with 256-color support • iCloud Keychain integration for secure key storage • Multiple connections with tabbed interface • Port forwarding (local, remote, dynamic) • Mosh protocol support for unstable connections AI-Powered Assistance • Get instant explanations for error messages • Generate commands from natural language • AI suggests fixes for common issues • Context-aware command completion • Multiple AI providers supported Server Monitoring • Real-time CPU, memory, disk monitoring • Multi-server dashboard overview • Health status indicators and alerts • Quick connect from monitoring view Smart Features • Command snippets library with categories • SFTP file browser with drag & drop • Session history and command search • Custom themes and fonts • Keyboard shortcuts for power users Universal App • Native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • iCloud sync for connections and settings • Stage Manager and Split View support • External keyboard full support SUBSCRIPTION: • Free: 2 connections, basic snippets, 10 AI queries/day • Pro: Unlimited everything, priority support • 7-day free trial for Pro subscription • Lifetime option available Built with privacy in mind. All credentials stored locally in Secure Enclave. Your data never leaves your device. --- SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms of Service: https://terminalx.mixxai.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://terminalx.mixxai.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: SSH Client at #29 against TerminalX's unranked. SSH Client also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TerminalX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SSH Client | TerminalX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #29 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anders Borum | Wiz Studio |
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
TerminalX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SSH Client
- ShellFish Monthly subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- ShellFish Annual subscription$14.991 Year
- ShellFish Lifetime Pro Unlock$29.99
TerminalX
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- TerminalX Pro Lifetime$99.99









