Comparison

SwiftTermApp vs SSH Terminator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SwiftTermApp

This app provides a high-fidelity terminal emulator with advanced Unicode support. It allows secure SSH connections using keys stored in the device's secure enclave and features animated backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Xterm/DEC VT terminal emulation
  • Unicode and international character support
  • Secure SSH key generation and storage
  • Animated background shaders
  • Remote system login
Features
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SwiftTerm is a comprehensive Xterm/DEC VT terminal emulator blending both high fidelity terminal emulation capabilities with the Unicode and international needs of modern users. SwiftTerm supports creating SSH keys that are stored on the secure enclave and can be used to log into remote systems securely from your phone. Additionally, Metal shaders provide for fun animated backgrounds for all your terminal needs.

About

SSH Terminator

Features
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SSH. Nothing more. Nothing less. Stop fighting with cluttered interfaces when you just need to talk to your server. Terminal is a stripped-back, high-performance SSH client designed for those who value aesthetics as much as utility. We removed the noise so you can focus on the code. The Vibe: Ultra-Minimal Design: A clean "Void" aesthetic that looks great on OLED screens. Deep Customization: Fine-tune your environment with hex-code color support, font-size sliders, and instant theme switching. Presets Built for Devs: Includes pre-loaded themes like Dracula, Monokai, Matrix, Ocean, and Void. The Utility: Session History: Review your logs, errors, and previous connections instantly. Saved Commands: Write once, run often. Save your most used snippets (like ls, docker ps, or update scripts) for one-tap execution. Smart Connection: Seamlessly manage multiple servers (IP, Port, User) with a zero-friction login flow. Loading Aesthetics: Enjoy custom ASCII visualizations while you wait for the handshake. No ads. No tracking. Just the terminal you’ve been looking for.

Screenshots

SwiftTermApp2 screens
SSH Terminator4 screens

Verdict

The call

SwiftTermApp and SSH Terminator are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SwiftTermApp versus SSH Terminator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftTermAppSSH Terminator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIguel de IcazaMonarc Systems, Inc

In-app purchases

None

SwiftTermApp

No in-app purchases

None

SSH Terminator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwiftTermApp free?
SwiftTermApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSH Terminator free?
SSH Terminator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SwiftTermApp or SSH Terminator have ads?
Neither SwiftTermApp nor SSH Terminator shows ads.

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