# SSH Client vs OpenTerm

The clearest difference is price: SSH Client at Free against OpenTerm's $4.99. SSH Client also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). OpenTerm's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.6). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SSH Client is free to download; OpenTerm costs $4.99 up front. SSH Client sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and OpenTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OpenTerm holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 406 and 188 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 44% of OpenTerm's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SSH Client ships an update every 2 weeks, OpenTerm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | OpenTerm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-terminal-and-termux/id1475741280/reviews) | **[4.2 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 188 |
| Positive reviews | **47.2% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #89 | **#62** |
| Size | 65 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moon Technolabs Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/558496197) | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-terminal-and-termux/id1475741280)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a powerful and advanced SSH and Telnet client for managing remote servers on iOS and Mac. It offers robust features like multi-session support, customizable terminals, and SFTP file transfer capabilities for seamless server administration.

**Highlights:** SSH and Telnet client, SFTP file transfer, Multi-session capability, Customizable terminal, Private key import/generation, Server folder organization, Bluetooth keyboard support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Half Yearly Plan | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and convenient SFTP
- 🔒 Secure SSH app
- 👍 Easy session reconnection
- 👍 Very easy port forwarding
- 👍 Reliable SSH client

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't try without subscription
- 🐛 Took my server password then told me it costs
- 🐛 Quality Garbage
- 🐛 Why do I have to have a subscription?
- 🐛 Don't work without Subsription

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with private networks
- Keyboard issues on iPad Pro
- Obscured terminal window on iPad
- Crashes after initial use

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese language support


### OpenTerm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a powerful command-line interface on iOS, enabling users to execute a wide range of Linux commands, manage files, and connect to remote servers via SSH/FTP. It supports scripting languages like Python and Lua, making it ideal for developers and tech professionals on the move.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive command library, File management, Network tools, SSH/FTP remote access, Python and Lua interpreter support, Customizable settings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is OpenTerm free?

OpenTerm costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SSH Client or OpenTerm?

OpenTerm is rated higher. SSH Client averages 3.6 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while OpenTerm averages 4.2 from 188 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or OpenTerm have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor OpenTerm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Client or OpenTerm?

SSH Client ships an update every 2 weeks, and OpenTerm every 2 months. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 24, 2026 and OpenTerm on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SSH Client or OpenTerm?

SSH Client currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and OpenTerm at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*