Secure Terminal vs WebSSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Secure Terminal
This application provides secure remote access to servers via SSH and Telnet. It supports various authentication methods, terminal emulations, and file transfer protocols. Advanced features like SFTP and port forwarding are available through an in-app purchase.
- SSH & Telnet connection
- Password & key authentication
- SFTP file transfer
- xterm-256color emulation
- Key generation
- Port forwarding
- Customizable terminal
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SSH Terminal to access multiple SSH server, with full support of "xterm-256color" emulation. Base Features: • SSH connection with password or key authentication: DSA, RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519 (OpenSSH format & Putty PPK) • SSH Agent • Key generation (RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519) • Support for FIDO key (iPhone NFC only) • Secure Enclave Key • Support for Mosh, Sixel, iTerm2 image, ZModem and Trzsz protocols • Connection params are safely stored on Keychain • Connection history & localization • Connection through SSH proxy • Connection with Telnet protocol • External keyboard support • Terminal colors customization • Multiple font size • Image background • User font choice (fixed width only) • Pointer/Mouse support PRO Features (require in-app purchase): • Upload/Download files through SFTP • Port forwarding • Local text editor • Store unlimited connections • Files plugin support • Shortcuts support • Commands snippet • Hosts Status Dashboard • SFTP Commander • XWindow (iPad only)
WebSSH
Manage servers and AI instances from your mobile device. Monitor performance, control files via SFTP, and manage containers. Receive instant alerts for critical events to prevent downtime.
- Real-time server monitoring
- OpenClaw management
- Secure SFTP file browsing
- Docker and Pods control
- Instant event alerts
- Wide platform support
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WebSSH – Manage Your Servers & OpenClaw Anywhere Take full control of your servers and OpenClaw instances right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Monitor performance, manage files, and stay on top of your infrastructure anytime, anywhere. Highlights: Real-time Server Monitoring: Track CPU, GPU, memory, disk, and network metrics at a glance. OpenClaw Management: Remotely manage models, monitor token usage, and control OpenClaw via SSH. Secure SFTP: Browse, edit, upload, and download server files safely. Docker & Pods Control: Restart, stop, remove containers, inspect logs, and more. Instant Alerts: Receive notifications for critical events to prevent downtime. Wide Platform Support: Works with AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Baidu Cloud, NAS devices, and Linux/Unix/Windows servers. Why WebSSH? Enjoy a user-friendly interface, secure encrypted connections, and powerful server management on the go. Whether you’re a system administrator, DevOps engineer, or IT professional, WebSSH makes remote server and OpenClaw management simple and efficient. Download WebSSH today and manage your servers and AI instances from the palm of your hand. Contact: miaozhi.ai@gmail.com
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Verdict
Secure Terminal and WebSSH are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WebSSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Secure Terminal against 4.6 for WebSSH. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 45 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Secure Terminal's written reviews are positive against 82% of WebSSH's.
Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, WebSSH every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Secure Terminal | WebSSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (63 ratings) | 4.6 (45 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews — better | 81.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | 45 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
Secure Terminal
WebSSH
Bugs and requests
Secure Terminal
Reported bugs
14 issues- SFTP cannot be opened when using a proxy server to connect to SSH
- Backspace clears the entire line, hiding the current working directory
- App crashes during docker compose pull with ZSH and ohmyzsh
- FaceID authenticates only once per app execution
- File transfer adds single quotes to the beginning and end of filenames
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- Password input is case-insensitive, causing login failures
- Background mode loses connections within ~30 seconds
- Slide-up toolbar covers the bottom line of text when using an external keyboard
- Pro features not working after app was offloaded/reloaded
- App crashes frequently
- Cannot log in to remote servers without a password
- External keyboard shortcuts sometimes stop working
- Background color change not working
- Cannot insert copied password into Linux terminal
Requested features
19 requests- Allow adding more than one connection in free version
- Improve UI/UX for better intuitiveness
- Provide clear documentation for Port Forwarding
- Add ability to format/prettify command snippets in clipboard/saved commands
- Keep theme full dark and add plain simple b&w icon
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- Make password input case-sensitive
- Fix FaceID authentication to be more robust
- Allow login to servers without passwords
- Add option to place connection shortcuts on the main screen
- Support background mode for persistent connections
- Improve handling of symbolic links
- Add Agent SSH functionality
- Allow storage of multiple named keys
- Make app protected by FaceID/TouchID on launch
- Access iOS password manager for SSH keys
- Remove bottom keyboard bar
- Improve handling of external keyboard shortcuts
- Add a way to cancel connections more clearly
- Make the main screen less blank and improve 'connect' button placement for single-handed use
WebSSH
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Secure Terminal
- PRO FEATURE$4.99
WebSSH
- Lifetime Premium$5.99
