# SSH Client vs Vibe SSH Terminal

The clearest difference is rating: Vibe SSH Terminal at 4.9 against SSH Client's 3.6. Vibe SSH Terminal also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 47%). SSH Client's advantage is ratings volume (406 vs 39) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Vibe SSH Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vibe SSH Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH Client has 406 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of SSH Client's written reviews are positive against 83% of Vibe SSH Terminal's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH Client | Vibe SSH Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-terminal-and-termux/id1475741280/reviews) | **[4.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibe-ssh-terminal/id1537745821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moon Technolabs Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/558496197) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH Client

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

**Currently charting:** #31 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


### Vibe SSH Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibe-ssh-terminal/id1537745821)

A powerful mobile SSH client for developers and sysadmins. Connect to servers, run commands, manage files, and monitor system performance with AI-powered voice input and command suggestions. Optimized for DevOps workflows, it offers secure credential storage and a seamless on-the-go infrastructure management experience.

**Highlights:** AI Voice Input for Terminal, AI Voice Command Suggestions, Powerful SSH Terminal with Keyboard Support, Live Server Stats Visualization, SFTP File Manager, Server Manager with Organization, Multi-Session SSH

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vibe SSH Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Vibe SSH Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Vibe SSH Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH Client free?

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

### Is Vibe SSH Terminal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SSH Client or Vibe SSH Terminal?

Vibe SSH Terminal is rated higher. SSH Client averages 3.6 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Vibe SSH Terminal averages 4.9 from 39 ratings.

### Do SSH Client or Vibe SSH Terminal have ads?

Neither SSH Client nor Vibe SSH Terminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH Client or Vibe SSH Terminal?

SSH Client ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vibe SSH Terminal every 2 weeks. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 24, 2026 and Vibe SSH Terminal on September 18, 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.*