# WebSSH vs La Terminal

WebSSH and La Terminal both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of WebSSH's written reviews are positive against 66% of La Terminal's. WebSSH also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 103) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). La Terminal's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WebSSH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and La Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for WebSSH against 4.7 for La Terminal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebSSH has 2.5K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of WebSSH's written reviews are positive against 66% of La Terminal's.

WebSSH ships an update every 2 weeks, La Terminal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebSSH | La Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887/reviews) | [4.7 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-terminal-mosh-and-ssh-client/id1629902861/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 103 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 66.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MENGUS ARNAUD](https://appshunter.io/developer/461353964) | [Xibbon, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625207138) |

## What reviewers say

### WebSSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #108 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WebSSH Developer Tip | $1.99 | per month |
| WebSSH Developer Tip | $9.99 | per year |
| WebSSH PRO | $15.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 🔒 Secure SSH/SFTP connections
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Useful additional tools (ping, traceroute, etc.)
- 👍 Seamless iCloud sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues
- 🐛 Copy/paste functionality can be buggy
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices/iOS versions
- 🐛 Slow input response in some cases
- 🐛 SFTP limitations (no folder uploads, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### La Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-terminal-mosh-and-ssh-client/id1629902861)

This app provides a mobile command center for AI coding agents and server management. It offers full SSH and Mosh support for resilient sessions, along with powerful resource monitoring and an AI-powered assistant for command generation.

**Highlights:** SSH and Mosh support, AI-powered command assistant, Command Search and workflow gallery, Resource monitoring and process explorer, Secure private key storage, iCloud sync for settings and keys

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| La Terminal Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| La Terminal Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| La Terminal Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebSSH free?

WebSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is La Terminal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WebSSH or La Terminal?

WebSSH and La Terminal are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.5K and 103 ratings respectively.

### Do WebSSH or La Terminal have ads?

Neither WebSSH nor La Terminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WebSSH or La Terminal?

WebSSH ships an update every 2 weeks, and La Terminal every 3 weeks. Most recently, WebSSH was updated on September 24, 2026 and La Terminal on September 22, 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.*