# xTerminal vs Terminal & SSH

The clearest difference is rating: xTerminal at 4.7 against Terminal & SSH's 4.3. xTerminal also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 105) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). Terminal & SSH's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xTerminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Terminal & SSH sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

xTerminal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xTerminal has 1.9K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of xTerminal's written reviews are positive against 85% of Terminal & SSH's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

xTerminal ships an update every 3 weeks, Terminal & SSH every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xTerminal | Terminal & SSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400/reviews)** | [4.3 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-and-ssh/id1558156247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 105 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) | [Pavlo Kravchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474839903) |

## What reviewers say

### xTerminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Developer Tools, #67 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage servers remotely with a fast and secure SSH terminal client. Features include a powerful editor, multi-session management, file transfer, and advanced security options. Ideal for IT professionals and developers needing to control servers from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Interactive SSH terminal, Built-in vi/vim editor, Multi-session management, Command snippets, SFTP file management, Secure port knocking, Batch command execution

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| xTerminal Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| xTerminal Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| xTerminal Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connections
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 💡 Useful app
- 👍 Great support team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Security risks with storing credentials
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional bugs
- 🔒 Lack of secure credential entry

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen on connection
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Nano text editor issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Import key functionality
- Improved ANSI support


### Terminal & SSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-and-ssh/id1558156247)

Access and manage Linux or IoT devices securely from your mobile device. Offers SSH, SFTP, and a suite of network tools for command-line administration and file transfer. Includes a code editor and snippet manager for efficient workflow.

**Highlights:** SSH connection with key authentication, SFTP file transfer, Network tools (ping, ifconfig, etc.), Local text editor with syntax highlighting, Command snippets, Code editor, Terminal theme customization

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Five connections | $1.99 | one-time |
| Twenty connections | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinity connections | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🆓 Free of charge
- 🚫 No ads
- 💻 Great for remote server management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- ⚠️ Not working on older iOS versions
- 🖱️ UI needs improvement
- ⌨️ Bluetooth keyboard arrow keys not working
- 🔄 App crashes on loading

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after showing logo on iOS 12.2
- Crashes on iPad Air with iOS 12.3.1
- Crashes frequently (Chinese review)
- Crashes on loading
- App crashes on loading starting today

**Requested features**

- Keepalive features for long builds
- Physical arrow keys for Bluetooth keyboards
- Support for Chinese input in terminal
- UI improvements for common keys on toolbar
- Ability to touch and drag back through commands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xTerminal free?

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

### Is Terminal & SSH free?

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

### Which has better reviews, xTerminal or Terminal & SSH?

xTerminal is rated higher. xTerminal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Terminal & SSH averages 4.3 from 105 ratings.

### Do xTerminal or Terminal & SSH have ads?

Both xTerminal and Terminal & SSH show ads.

### Which is updated more often, xTerminal or Terminal & SSH?

xTerminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Terminal & SSH every 2 weeks. Most recently, xTerminal was updated on September 23, 2026 and Terminal & SSH on September 22, 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.*