# xTerminal vs Saffron SSH

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xTerminal at 69% against Saffron SSH's 0%. xTerminal also leads on chart position (#53 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Saffron SSH's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xTerminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Saffron SSH sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | xTerminal | Saffron SSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) | [Upcastr Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739285580) |

## What reviewers say

### xTerminal

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

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Free · Developer Tools, #86 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, and SFTP for file operations. Offers advanced security options and iCloud sync for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Interactive SSH terminal, Vi/vim editor support, Multi-session management, Command snippets, SFTP file management, Secure connections with jump hosts and proxies, iCloud sync

**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


### Saffron SSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saffron-ssh/id6806513664)

A fast, native SSH client for iOS devices. It offers unlimited hosts, port forwarding, agent forwarding, and key management. Optional AI features and iCloud syncing for Pro users are available.

**Highlights:** Unlimited hosts and sessions, Port forwarding (local, remote, SOCKS5), Agent forwarding, Ed25519 key generation and import, Snippets library and autocomplete, iCloud sync for Pro users, Mosh support for resilient sessions

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Saffron AI (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Saffron Pro (Yearly) | $9.49 | per year |
| Saffron AI (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Saffron Everything (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Saffron Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xTerminal free?

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

### Is Saffron SSH free?

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

### Do xTerminal or Saffron SSH have ads?

xTerminal shows ads; Saffron SSH does not.

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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.*