Comparison

Terminal & SSH vs TermBean

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 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
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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

TermBean

A free, native Apple platform SSH client offering a modern interface, tabbed terminals, SFTP, and secure authentication. Unlock advanced features like jump hosts and dynamic port forwarding with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Modern application interface
  • Tabbed and split terminals
  • SFTP, SSH2, and Telnet support
  • MFA and key-based authentication
  • Encrypted key storage and iCloud sync
  • Jump Hosts Chaining (Pro)
  • Terminal log recording (Pro)
Features
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TermBean is a small, professional and free SSH client, developed natively for the Apple platform, with a low resource footprint, fast and smooth startup, security and simplicity to meet your needs. Free Offer Features * Modern application interface * Support iPad multitasking and split view * Recognizes operating systems and displays appropriate icons * Tabbed terminals * Terminal splitting * SFTP support * SSH2 support * Telnet support * ZModem (rz/sz) support, Drag and drop to upload multiple files * Local, remote port forwarding support * Keyword Search * MFA Login, Keyboard Interaction, Password, Public/Private Key Authentication * Immersive Terminal Themes * Code snippets * Encrypted storage of key data * iCloud storage * iCloud synchronization at devices * Ad-free Pro Features * Jump Hosts Chaining * Terminal splitting and broadcasting * Terminal log file recording * Dynamic port forwarding support, including SocksV5 * SSH Agent Forwarding * SSH Certificate Authentication * Support ports knocking (include SPA) before connecting ===================================== Unlock on all devices with a subscription or purchase. Free Trial Enjoy a 3-day free trial of all features (included with annual subscription). If you cancel your subscription before the trial expires, you can still use the app for 3 days at no cost. ===================================== Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://shellbean.notion.site/Privacy-de0bbfb42e924289bf47096b67db84ee

Screenshots

Terminal & SSH4 screens
TermBean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TermBean at none against Terminal & SSH's shown. Terminal & SSH's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Terminal & SSH sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TermBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, TermBean every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Terminal & SSH versus TermBean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal & SSHTermBean
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (105 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings105 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavlo Kravchenko北京如电科技有限公司

Customer experience

Terminal & SSH

All ratings105 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative10.1%

TermBean

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 3 more
  • Swipe up through history
  • Dark mode
  • More clear explanation of connection purchases

TermBean

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Terminal & SSH

Subscriptions2
  • Remove ads$4.991 Month
  • Remove ads$9.993 Months
One-time3
  • Five connections$1.99
  • Twenty connections$4.99
  • Infinity connections$9.99
3 purchases

TermBean

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Terminal & SSH free?
Terminal & SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TermBean free?
TermBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Terminal & SSH or TermBean have ads?
Terminal & SSH shows ads; TermBean does not.
Which is updated more often, Terminal & SSH or TermBean?
Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, and TermBean every 11 days. Most recently, Terminal & SSH was updated on September 22, 2026 and TermBean on September 7, 2026.

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