# Secure Terminal vs SSHUI

The clearest difference is rating: Secure Terminal at 4.5 against SSHUI's 4.0. Secure Terminal also leads on ratings volume (62 vs 3) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). SSHUI's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SSHUI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Terminal has 62 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Secure Terminal's written reviews are positive against 100% of SSHUI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, SSHUI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Terminal | SSHUI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshui-ssh-client-and-terminal/id6505029318/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [德武 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708211169) |

## What reviewers say

### Secure Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** SSH & Telnet connection, Password & key authentication, SFTP file transfer, xterm-256color emulation, Key generation, Port forwarding, Customizable terminal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO FEATURE | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💰 Great value, one-time purchase
- 🆓 Free version is very capable
- 🚀 Fast and stable performance
- 💻 Works across multiple Apple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 UI/UX could be better
- ❓ Lack of clear documentation
- 🐌 Some features are slow
- 🚫 Cannot log in without password
- 🖱️ UI elements not always intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### SSHUI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshui-ssh-client-and-terminal/id6505029318)

This app provides a streamlined terminal experience for mobile devices, simplifying input and offering robust file management. It allows for easy server file editing and visual server status monitoring, enhancing productivity for developers.

**Highlights:** Simplified terminal input, SFTP file management, Visual server status display, Online text file editing, Cross-server file transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Unlock | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Terminal free?

Secure Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SSHUI free?

SSHUI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secure Terminal or SSHUI?

Secure Terminal is rated higher. Secure Terminal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while SSHUI averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Secure Terminal or SSHUI have ads?

Neither Secure Terminal nor SSHUI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Terminal or SSHUI?

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and SSHUI every 2 weeks. Most recently, Secure Terminal was updated on October 12, 2026 and SSHUI on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*