# Terminal & SSH vs Terminux

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Terminal & SSH at 85% against Terminux's 36%. Terminal & SSH also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Terminux's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Terminal & SSH sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Terminux sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Terminux holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 83 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Terminal & SSH's written reviews are positive against 36% of Terminux's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, Terminux every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminal & SSH | Terminux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-and-ssh/id1558156247/reviews) | **[4.5 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminux-ssh-client/id6504843668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavlo Kravchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474839903) | [HANSIFY TECHNOLOGIES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814646308) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Terminux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminux-ssh-client/id6504843668)

This app provides a user-friendly and secure way to manage remote servers. It offers features like multiple session management, advanced security options, and automation capabilities to streamline server administration tasks.

**Highlights:** Intuitive interface, Multiple SSH sessions, Advanced security features, Customizable terminal, Scripting and automation, SFTP/SCP file transfer, Session management with profiles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discount Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Discount Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Discount Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $12.99 | per year |
| Discount Lifetime Plan | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terminal & SSH free?

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

### Is Terminux free?

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

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

Terminux is rated higher. Terminal & SSH averages 4.3 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Terminux averages 4.5 from 83 ratings.

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

Terminal & SSH shows ads; Terminux does not.

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

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, and Terminux every 3 weeks. Most recently, Terminal & SSH was updated on October 15, 2026 and Terminux on October 15, 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.*