Terminal & SSH vs MyLab (OSS)
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
MyLab (OSS)
Manage your GitLab projects and collaborate on code directly from your mobile device. This app provides a comprehensive GitLab experience on the go, supporting both GitLab.com and self-hosted instances.
- GitLab project management
- Code collaboration
- Mobile workstation
- Supports GitLab.com
- Supports self-hosted GitLab
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MyLab - Your Complete GitLab Companion Transform your mobile device into a powerful GitLab workstation. MyLab brings the GitLab experience to your pocket, enabling seamless project management and code collaboration on the go. Compatible with GitLab.com and self-hosted GitLab instances.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MyLab (OSS) at none against Terminal & SSH's shown. MyLab (OSS) also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). 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 ships an update every 3 weeks, MyLab (OSS) every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Terminal & SSH | MyLab (OSS) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (112 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 112 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavlo Kravchenko | S13 Software Solutions Inc. |
Customer experience
Terminal & SSH
MyLab (OSS)
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
MyLab (OSS)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Terminal & SSH
No in-app purchases
MyLab (OSS)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Terminal & SSH free?
Is MyLab (OSS) free?
Do Terminal & SSH or MyLab (OSS) have ads?
Which is updated more often, Terminal & SSH or MyLab (OSS)?
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