Comparison

Terminal & SSH vs PortX

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

Head to head
About

Terminal & SSH

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

Highlights
  • SSH connection with key authentication
  • SFTP file transfer
  • Network diagnostic tools
  • Local text editor with syntax highlighting
  • Code editor for multiple languages
  • Customizable terminal theme and font size
Features
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Terminal & SSH is a complete command line and server administration solution that provides secure access to Linux or IoT devices and helps you quickly resolve issues from a mobile device. SSH Features: • SSH connection with password or key authentication: DSA, RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519 (OpenSSH format). • Emulation: XTERM-COLOR256 / XTERM / VT100 • Connection settings are securely stored in the Keychain. • Unlimited server list. • Local text editor with syntax highlighting for more than 30 programming languages. • Snippets (saving commands for quick access). • Special keys Esc, Tab, Ctrl, /,:, -,!, |, $, *, F1-F12 SFTP features: • Upload files from your device to your server. • Download files from your server to your device. • Create / rename / delete files and directories. • Edit text files. Network tools: • ifconfig, ping, whois, host, nc (netcat), nslookup, telnet, dig, curl And: • Authentication to the application via Touch ID / Face ID. • Work with Git. • Code editor for: Swift, Kotlin, Java, Python, HTML and more. • Run code on Python • Customize the terminal theme. • Adjust the font size. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

PortX

Access and manage remote systems on your mobile device with this powerful SSH client. It offers multi-session support, intuitive session management, and an advanced keyboard for efficient command input. Customize appearance and enjoy an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Multi-session support
  • Intuitive session management
  • Multi-line compose bar
  • Advanced keyboard with special characters
  • Multiple authentication types
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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****** Please switch to our new app, Xcasca. This app will be deprecated soon. ****** Xcasca, the new version of PortX, is now available! This current app will soon be deprecated, so please install Xcasca to continue. You can install Xcasca from the link below. https://apps.apple.com/app/xcasca-ssh-sftp-client/id6749602189 --------------------------------------------------------------- PortX Mobile brings the power of our desktop SSH Client to your mobile device (SFTP is currently available on the Desktop version only, but will be supported on Mobile soon). With a wide variety of features in a lightweight package, PortX Mobile allows you to access and manage remotes systems on-the-go through an intuitive user interface. PortX Mobile Features: ◦ Multi-Session Support. Have multiple connections open at once. Access to any of your sessions a just a finger-swipe or click away. ◦ Intuitive Session Management. Organize and edit your sessions with PortX’s session management. ◦ Compose Bar. The multi-line Compose Bar allows you to type out, edit, and review your string before sending. ◦ Advance Keyboard. Quick access to all special characters for whatever the situation calls for. ◦ Multiple Authentication Types. Password, Public Key, and Keyboard Interactive authentication support. ◦ Customizations. Modify appearance, font, and colors. ◦ Ad-Free ◦ More features coming soon. ◦ Desktop version also available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. PortX redefines how you interact with a mobile SSH Client. On-the-go session management has never been easier.

Screenshots

Terminal & SSH4 screens
PortX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Terminal & SSH at 4.4 against PortX's 3.8. Terminal & SSH also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 73%) and ratings volume (112 vs 20). PortX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Terminal & SSH holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal & SSH has 112 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Terminal & SSH's written reviews are positive against 73% of PortX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 3 weeks, PortX monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Terminal & SSH versus PortX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal & SSHPortX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (112 ratings) — better3.8 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews — better72.5% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavlo KravchenkoNetSarang Computer, Inc.

Customer experience

Terminal & SSH

All ratings112 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.2%

PortX

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative15.0%

Bugs and requests

Terminal & SSH

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • 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
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  • Crashes immediately under iOS 15.3
  • Crashes when selecting default theme
  • Cannot keep app in background, requires reconnection
  • Bluetooth keyboard arrow keys not transmitting
  • App crashes on startup
  • App stopped working on iPad after a few days
  • Crashes on iPad Pro 1st Gen (13.4.1)
  • Arrow key presses on MFi keyboard don't transmit
  • App does not start

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Swipe up through history
  • Dark mode
  • More clear explanation of connection purchases

PortX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Terminal & SSH

No in-app purchases

None

PortX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terminal & SSH free?
Terminal & SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PortX free?
PortX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Terminal & SSH or PortX?
Terminal & SSH is rated higher. Terminal & SSH averages 4.4 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while PortX averages 3.8 from 20 ratings.
Do Terminal & SSH or PortX have ads?
Terminal & SSH shows ads; PortX does not.
Which is updated more often, Terminal & SSH or PortX?
Terminal & SSH ships an update every 3 weeks, and PortX monthly. Most recently, Terminal & SSH was updated on November 7, 2026 and PortX on November 7, 2026.

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