Comparison

SSHTerm vs Terminal

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

Head to head
About

SSHTerm

Features
Currently charting
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SSHTerm is a free and open source remote terminal over SSH. Connect to and use your remote computers over SSH using this handy and good looking terminal application. This is a privacy focused application and it will never store your passwords or information about your communications. The most recent username and host are saved into app preferences for your convenience but never shared. You can check the full source code for this application at https://github.com/andydotxyz/sshterm.

About

Terminal

This advanced client provides developers with a streamlined way to manage Linux, SSH, Telnet, and SFTP connections. It offers features like AI assistance for server building, multi-tab management, and integrated editors to enhance productivity and simplify remote access.

Highlights
  • SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support
  • AI chatbot for server building assistance
  • Personalized themes and fonts per connection
  • Multi-tab interface for simultaneous sessions
  • SFTP file manager with nano and vim editors
  • Connection history and saved snippets
  • Vaults, multi-team, groups, and tags organization
Features
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Terminal is the most advanced SSH client in the market, designed by developers for developers. Access everything with just one tap. Say goodbye to the hassle of re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords. Key features: - Support for SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, and SFTP. - AI chatbot to assist in building your servers instead of browsing the web for generic commands. - Personalization of theme and font settings for each connection in your terminal. - Management of multiple sessions simultaneously with a convenient multi-tab interface. - SFTP file manager and integrated editors nano and vim. - Easy and fast terminal connect. - Use of snippets to run your most frequently used commands and save time. - Saving of all connections history to keep track of your workload. - Support for vaults and multi-team functionality. - Organization of your terminal using groups and tags. - Keychain support with different login options. We hope to deliver a more productive and enjoyable remote access for developers, so please do not hesitate to contact us in case you desire a new feature or just to say hello. Terms of use: https://shella.me/terms Privacy policy: https://shella.me/privacy

Screenshots

SSHTerm2 screens
Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Terminal at Free against SSHTerm's $0.99. Terminal also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 21 months). SSHTerm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Terminal is free to download; SSHTerm costs $0.99 up front. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SSHTerm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSHTerm ships an update every 21 months, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SSHTerm versus Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSHTermTerminal
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.4 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—48.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew WilliamsSoufiane Benabid

Bugs and requests

SSHTerm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Terminal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • SSH unable to connect after v3.4 update
  • Crashes when attempting to connect
  • Backspace/delete key not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Guest option more prominent
  • iPad optimization
  • Chinese language support

In-app purchases

None

SSHTerm

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Terminal

Subscriptions4
  • Terminal - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Terminal - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Terminal - Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Terminal - Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is SSHTerm free?
SSHTerm costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSHTerm or Terminal have ads?
Neither SSHTerm nor Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSHTerm or Terminal?
SSHTerm ships an update every 21 months, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, SSHTerm was updated on September 17, 2026 and Terminal on September 24, 2026.

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