Terminal & SSH vs PortX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Multi-session support
- Intuitive session management
- Multi-line compose bar
- Advanced keyboard with special characters
- Multiple authentication types
- Customizable appearance
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Terminal & SSH ships an update every 3 weeks, PortX monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Terminal & SSH | PortX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (112 ratings) — better | 3.8 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews — better | 72.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 112 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavlo Kravchenko | NetSarang Computer, Inc. |
Customer experience
Terminal & SSH
PortX
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
Terminal & SSH
No in-app purchases
PortX
No in-app purchases








