Comparison

SSH Client vs PG Terminal Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SSH Client

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
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Here is one of the most intelligent & advanced SSH Client apps to manage and connect remote servers for your iOS and Mac devices About SSH Client: SSH Client is an on-the-go SSH-Telnet app with the best putty, console, and shell ios app with powerful remote access & terminal emulator. Our enterprise-grade mobile app is built for all kinds of server management needs. Our comprehensive features are not limited to terminal keyboard and language support, multi-session capability, and Bluetooth keyboard support but many more. Our SSH Client app can easily integrate with AWS, Azure, and Digital Ocean. The app is most popular because of its administrator-friendly approach; we have also considered our valued customers suggestions and constantly released updates for SSH Client to become reliable and robust in real-world usage and development. • Private key files can now be directly imported in multiple formats (RSA, DSA, Putty) using iTunes sharing from other apps and Clipboard • RSA / DSA key generation and authentication and share it via email or Clipboard • Get 'Local Notification Alert or blink' before the connection starts terminating • Quick retrieval of the last top 3 connected servers to join instantly SSH Client Functionalities: • Launch (Run) a saved command/script at connection startup • Connect with your servers using username, password, or private key authentication through SSH • Configurable' Standard and Non-Standard' port Adaptive Terminal: • Customize Terminal like background, foreground, cursor colour selection • Standard Terminal features, including 'Terminal Emulator with Editor.' • Personalize Terminal Size • Support Terminal Screen copy/paste and easy text selection Server Folders: • Organized groupwise server to easily and freely manage and control interoperability in a blink. Customizable Keyboard: • Fully External / Bluetooth keyboard support • Special keys such as Esc, Tab, Ctrl, /, :, -, !, |, $, * • Built-In keyboard keys with fixed keys like Ctrl, Alt, Tab, Esc, Up, Down, Left, Right and F1-12 Easy Connect: • Run multiple prompt sessions at a time • Active connection counts indicator at App Badge • Configure and manage unlimited future sessions to reduce workload Gesture Control: • Pinch Scaling Terminal Screen • One touch on / off for Auto scroll • Single tap connection/disconnection from 'Home Screen' Key Handy Features of Free SSH Client (Best Putty, Console, Shell App): • Works over mobile Cellular or WiFi network • Use Custom or Mac Built-In fonts • Uninterrupted operationality in 'Portrait or Landscape modes • Multiple editors supported like Vi, vim, pico, nano, etc • Built-in Passcode features • Its 'Universal Binary,' hence, no need to buy 2 apps for iPhone and iPad SFTP Functionalities: • Quickly create, rename, and delete files & directories • Easily edit text files • Upload and Download files from your device to your server and server to your device What's New? • Perform batch execution by selecting the servers • Integrate DigitalOcean droplets to a group in SSH • Add VM servers from the account • Integrate AWS to a group in SSH • Integrate Azure to a group in SSH Know about supported technologies: Protocols: SSH, SFTP Channel types: Session Shell, Session SFTP, Local Forward iOS versions: 14 Subscription Details: - Subscriptions allow users to have prompt access to all features with unlimited access to all platforms – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account – The free trial period lasts for 7 days and automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours - User can manage subscriptions & auto-renewal by turning it off from Account Settings after purchase - All features for all platforms will be disabled upon completion of the subscription Terms of use: http://moondialer.moontechnolabs.com/v1/ssh-terms Contact us at support@moonapps.xyz We welcome suggestions or feedback, as we keep adding new features based on our customers' feedback and requests.

About

PG Terminal Pro

Features
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TerminalPro - Professional SSH Terminal A powerful and intuitive SSH terminal application designed specifically for mobile devices. TerminalPro brings desktop-class terminal functionality to your iPhone or iPad with a custom-built keyboard optimized for command-line work. KEY FEATURES Custom Terminal Keyboard • Full QWERTY layout with instant character-by-character input • Dedicated row of terminal special keys (ESC, arrows, Ctrl shortcuts) • Symbol layout for programming characters • No lag - cursor follows your typing in real-time • Haptic feedback for better typing experience Multi-Session Management • Connect to multiple SSH servers simultaneously • Easy tab switching between sessions • Each session maintains its own state • Quick session creation from saved connections Connection Management • Save unlimited SSH connections • Password authentication support • Custom port configuration • Edit and delete connections easily • Quick-connect from your saved list Powerful Terminal Features • Full xterm-256color terminal emulation • Command history tracking • Favorite commands for quick access • Custom command input dialog • Proper cursor positioning and rendering • Full terminal resize support Professional Tools • Arrow keys for navigation • Page Up/Down for scrolling • Ctrl shortcuts (^C, ^D, ^Z, etc.) • Tab completion support • Backspace and Delete keys • Home/End navigation User-Friendly Interface • Clean, modern dark theme • Intuitive connection management • Easy-to-use toolbar • Responsive design • Optimized for mobile screens Secure & Private • Direct SSH connections - no proxy servers • Passwords stored locally on device • No data collection or analytics • Open source terminal emulation PERFECT FOR • System administrators managing remote servers • Developers working on cloud infrastructure • DevOps engineers monitoring deployments • Network engineers configuring equipment • Students learning Linux and command-line tools • Anyone needing reliable SSH access on mobile WHY TERMINALPRO? Unlike other terminal apps that rely on the system keyboard, TerminalPro includes a specially designed keyboard that eliminates the frustrating lag and batching issues common with mobile terminals. Every key press is sent immediately, giving you the responsive, desktop-like experience you expect from a professional tool. The multi-session support means you can monitor logs on one server while deploying to another, or quickly switch between development, staging, and production environments - all from a single app. GETTING STARTED 1. Add your first SSH connection with host, port, username, and password 2. Tap the connection to launch your terminal session 3. Use the custom keyboard for fast, accurate typing 4. Access your command history and favorites from the toolbar 5. Open multiple sessions and switch between them with tabs SUPPORT Having issues or suggestions? We're here to help! Contact us through the app settings or visit our support page. TerminalPro is continuously updated with new features and improvements based on user feedback. Download now and experience the best SSH terminal for iOS!

Screenshots

SSH Client4 screens
PG Terminal Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SSH Client at none against PG Terminal Pro's shown. SSH Client also leads on chart position (#89 vs unranked). PG Terminal Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and PG Terminal Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH Client ships an update every 2 weeks, PG Terminal Pro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SSH Client versus PG Terminal Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH ClientPG Terminal Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (406 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings406 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoon Technolabs Pvt LtdCeltic Wards, LLC

Bugs and requests

SSH Client

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

1 request
  • Add Chinese language support

PG Terminal Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SSH Client

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Plan$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Half Yearly Plan$6.996 Months
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  • Yearly Plan$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$29.99
1 purchases

PG Terminal Pro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is SSH Client free?
SSH Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PG Terminal Pro free?
PG Terminal Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSH Client or PG Terminal Pro have ads?
PG Terminal Pro shows ads; SSH Client does not.
Which is updated more often, SSH Client or PG Terminal Pro?
SSH Client ships an update every 2 weeks, and PG Terminal Pro every 10 days. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on September 24, 2026 and PG Terminal Pro on July 21, 2026.

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