# Terminal & SSH vs Mobile SSH Terminal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Terminal & SSH at 85% against Mobile SSH Terminal's 0%. Terminal & SSH also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (105 vs 2). Mobile SSH Terminal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Terminal & SSH sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mobile SSH Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Terminal & SSH holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal & SSH has 105 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Terminal & SSH's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mobile SSH Terminal's.

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, Mobile SSH Terminal weekly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminal & SSH | Mobile SSH Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-and-ssh/id1558156247/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#117** |
| Size | 74 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavlo Kravchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474839903) | [Binaryscript Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851378192) |

## 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


### Mobile SSH Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Securely connect to remote Linux and Unix servers from your iOS device. Offers robust security features like military-grade encryption and secure credential storage, along with powerful terminal emulation for managing servers on the go.

**Highlights:** Secure SSH connections with military-grade encryption, Password and SSH key authentication support, Generate and manage SSH keys, Full-featured terminal emulator, Save and manage multiple connection profiles, Session logging and command tracking, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile Terminal Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Mobile Terminal Yearly Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terminal & SSH free?

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

### Is Mobile SSH Terminal free?

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

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

Terminal & SSH is rated higher. Terminal & SSH averages 4.3 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Mobile SSH Terminal averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Terminal & SSH shows ads; Mobile SSH Terminal does not.

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

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mobile SSH Terminal weekly. Most recently, Terminal & SSH was updated on October 19, 2026 and Mobile SSH Terminal on October 19, 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.*