Comparison

WebSSH vs Commands for Linux Terminal

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

Head to head
About

WebSSH

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing remote servers. It offers secure SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and Port Forwarding capabilities, along with file management and built-in diagnostic utilities. Customize your workflow with extensive profile options for a seamless server management experience.

Highlights
  • SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Port Forwarding client
  • Secure authentication methods
  • Integrated SFTP file management
  • Customizable terminal profiles
  • Built-in sysadmin diagnostic tools
  • Local mashREPL shell
Features
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Whether you're on the go or at your desk, WebSSH keeps you connected — anytime, anywhere! ٩(^‿^)۶ WebSSH is a professional SSH, Mosh, SFTP, Telnet, Serial and Port Forwarding client for iPhone, iPad and Mac, with a built-in Proxmox client and a complete sysadmin toolbox. Built since 2012 for developers, system administrators and IT professionals who need reliable, secure remote access wherever they are. CONNECT WITH CONFIDENCE Authenticate with passwords, two-factor challenge, or keys (RSA, DSA, ED25519, PuTTY). Jump through bastion hosts, keep an alternative address per host for when you are inside or outside your network, and let known hosts protect you from surprises. Full terminal emulation (XTERM-256COLOR, XTERM, VT100) with WebGL rendering, split panes, inline images, buffer search, session recording and custom profiles — themes, fonts, colors and keyboard shortcuts tailored to your workflow. NEW IN 33: ONE COMMAND, EVERY HOST Run a command or a snippet on several hosts at once and watch the results come back side by side. The Terminal State Bar now shows more about the machine you are on, snippets get keyboard shortcuts on Mac, and the keyboard accessory keys can carry your own icons. MANAGE FILES REMOTELY The integrated SFTP and SCP client lets you browse directories, create, rename, upload and download files — and edit text files directly within the app. WebSSH can also open .txt files from anywhere on your device. MORE THAN SSH Mosh keeps your session alive through network changes, sleep and flaky connections — switch from Wi-Fi to cellular and pick up right where you left off. Telnet supports direct and interactive authentication, including the CP437 character set for BBS servers. Serial connections support full configuration (baud rate, parity, stop bits, flow control). TUNNEL ANYTHING Local and dynamic port forwarding, VPN over SSH to route your device's traffic through a server, port knocking and Wake-on-LAN to reach machines that are not listening yet. PROXMOX AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Connect to one or more Proxmox servers and clusters, monitor your nodes at a glance (CPU, memory, storage), and manage your VMs and LXC containers — start, stop, reboot and migrate them right from your iPhone, iPad or Mac. SNIPPETS THAT WORK FOR YOU Save the commands you type every day, add dynamic variables, sync them from a GitHub Gist and fire them with a shortcut. BUILT-IN SYSADMIN TOOLKIT Quick diagnostics without leaving the app: Ping, Traceroute, DNS Lookup with propagation check, Whois, network scanner, Certificate Checker, Postmaster for SMTP and DMARC audits, HTTP Forge for crafted requests, Hex Viewer, Baker for data transformations, Code Forge for QR codes, Subnet Calculator, Cron generator, Password Generator and end-to-end encrypted Secret Share. The mashREPL local shell (ls, grep, curl, ping, tar and more) works even without internet access. PRIVACY. PERIOD. No account. No analytics. No ads. Your connections stay on your device, and iCloud sync only runs when you turn it on. WHY WEBSSH? Most SSH clients are either too basic or too bloated. WebSSH hits the sweet spot: professional-grade features, a clean mobile-first interface, and rock-solid reliability — every on-device feature unlocked with a single one-time PRO purchase, yours for life on every device. One app. Every protocol. Zero compromises. Download WebSSH and keep your servers close at hand, no matter where you are. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Commands for Linux Terminal

Access a comprehensive offline manual of Linux commands directly on your device. Quickly search and learn how to use various commands with detailed explanations in Markdown format. Ideal for developers and system administrators needing on-the-go reference.

Highlights
  • Offline Linux command database
  • Detailed command explanations
  • Markdown formatted content
  • Easy search functionality
  • Quick command querying
Features
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A Complete Set of Linux commands in your pocket, with Markdown-formatted command references for quick lookup and offline use. Easily search commands and learn how to use them — anytime, anywhere. Bonus: monitor your servers in real time, track CPU, memory, disk, load and Docker containers over SSH, all from one app.

Screenshots

WebSSH4 screens
Commands for Linux Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WebSSH at none against Commands for Linux Terminal's shown. WebSSH also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 221) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. WebSSH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Commands for Linux Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WebSSH holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebSSH has 2.6K ratings behind it against 221, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 86% and 86% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebSSH ships an update every 10 days, Commands for Linux Terminal every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
WebSSH versus Commands for Linux Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebSSHCommands for Linux Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better4.5 (221 ratings)
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better221
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#65 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB42 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMENGUS ARNAUD雷 戴

Customer experience

WebSSH

All ratings2,559 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews556 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.1%

Commands for Linux Terminal

All ratings212 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative5.7%

Bugs and requests

WebSSH

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Connections failing randomly
  • Session saving not working reliably
  • Clipboard issues (pasting previous content)
  • Drag and drop file uploads not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for function keys
  • Improve SFTP functionality (folder uploads, file details, etc.)
  • Implement background session support
  • Add option to save SSH key passphrases
  • Provide a way to mass import/export SSH connections

Commands for Linux Terminal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WebSSH

Subscriptions2
  • WebSSH Developer Tip$1.991 Month
  • WebSSH Developer Tip$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • WebSSH PRO$15.00
1 purchases

Commands for Linux Terminal

One-time1
  • Get Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is WebSSH free?
WebSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Commands for Linux Terminal free?
Commands for Linux Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebSSH or Commands for Linux Terminal?
WebSSH is rated higher. WebSSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Commands for Linux Terminal averages 4.5 from 221 ratings.
Do WebSSH or Commands for Linux Terminal have ads?
Commands for Linux Terminal shows ads; WebSSH does not.
Which is updated more often, WebSSH or Commands for Linux Terminal?
WebSSH ships an update every 10 days, and Commands for Linux Terminal every 11 days. Most recently, WebSSH was updated on November 6, 2026 and Commands for Linux Terminal on November 6, 2026.

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