Comparison

Termius vs WebSSH

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

Head to head
About

Termius

This app provides a modern SSH client and terminal for seamless remote access across devices. It offers a desktop-grade terminal experience with advanced features like multi-tab support, custom themes, and saved commands. Securely manage connections and credentials with cloud sync and hardware key authentication.

Highlights
  • SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support
  • Virtual keyboard with special keys
  • Multi-tab interface and split-view
  • Cloud vault for encrypted credentials
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Saved commands and shell scripts
  • Hardware FIDO2 key authentication
Features
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Termius is an SSH client and terminal, as it should be. Connect with one tap from any mobile and desktop device—no re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords. With a free Termius Starter plan, you can: · Connect from your mobile and desktop device with SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, and SFTP. · Get a desktop-grade terminal experience with a virtual keyboard covering all the special keys required, or connect your Bluetooth keyboard. · Use gestures or shake the device while in the terminal to emulate stroking of Tab, arrows, PgUp/Down, Home, and End, etc. · Work in several sessions simultaneously with a multi-tab interface and split-view support. · Authenticate using hardware FIDO2 keys. · Set custom environment variables. · Customize your terminal themes and fonts for each connection. · Save your favorite and frequently used commands and shell scripts to execute them with a tap instead of typing. · Quickly access the unified history of your terminal commands. · Get the support of ECDSA and ed25519 keys and a chacha20-poly1305 cipher. · Ad-free. With the Termius Pro plan, you can also: · Access your connection settings and credentials from any device, anytime, with an encrypted cloud vault. · No limitations on the number of devices to sync. · Run your saved commands on multiple sessions or servers, or instantly get them autocompleted in the terminal. · Connect through Proxy and jump servers. · Integrate with AWS and DigitalOcean. · Protect your credentials with Touch ID or Face ID and your account with two-factor authentication. · Keep your keys on your machine with SSH agent forwarding. Termius reinvents the command line experience. We strive to make remote access for admins and engineers a more productive and enjoyable experience. Termius Pro Subscription is available through auto-renewable annual or monthly subscriptions (prices vary by region). It attaches to the Termius account to enable access to backup, sync, and all Pro benefits on multiple devices across all platforms supported by Termius. A subscription may be used both for personal and business purposes. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will renew automatically. Cancellation of a future subscription may be made up to 24 hours before the end of the trial period. The actual subscription may not be manually canceled before its termination date. Subscriptions may be managed, ​including disabling auto-renewal, in the Account Settings after purchase. Please review our privacy policy https://termius.com/privacy_policy.html and terms of use https://termius.com/terms_of_use.html.

About

WebSSH

Manage servers and cloud platforms on the go with this app. It offers real-time monitoring, SFTP file management, secure SSH connections, and Docker container control. Supports major cloud providers and NAS devices.

Highlights
  • Real-time server monitoring
  • SFTP file browsing and editing
  • Secure SSH connectivity
  • Docker/Pod container management
  • Support for AWS, Azure, GCP
  • NAS device management
Features
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WebSSH – Manage Your Servers & OpenClaw Anywhere Take full control of your servers and OpenClaw instances right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Monitor performance, manage files, and stay on top of your infrastructure anytime, anywhere. Highlights: Real-time Server Monitoring: Track CPU, GPU, memory, disk, and network metrics at a glance. OpenClaw Management: Remotely manage models, monitor token usage, and control OpenClaw via SSH. Secure SFTP: Browse, edit, upload, and download server files safely. Docker & Pods Control: Restart, stop, remove containers, inspect logs, and more. Instant Alerts: Receive notifications for critical events to prevent downtime. Wide Platform Support: Works with AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Baidu Cloud, NAS devices, and Linux/Unix/Windows servers. Why WebSSH? Enjoy a user-friendly interface, secure encrypted connections, and powerful server management on the go. Whether you’re a system administrator, DevOps engineer, or IT professional, WebSSH makes remote server and OpenClaw management simple and efficient. Download WebSSH today and manage your servers and AI instances from the palm of your hand. Contact: miaozhi.ai@gmail.com

Screenshots

Termius4 screens
WebSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: WebSSH at free against Termius's freemium. WebSSH also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Termius's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 39) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Termius sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and WebSSH 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

Termius holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Termius has 19K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 81% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termius ships an update fortnightly, WebSSH monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Termius versus WebSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiusWebSSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19K ratings) — better4.5 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better81.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better39
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTermius CorporationCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Termius

All ratings19,160 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews2,459 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative14.4%

WebSSH

All ratings39 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Termius

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Syncing issues causing data loss
  • Keyboard and cursor issues on iPad
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness after background use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for ProxyCommand
  • Improve keyboard handling and arrow key functionality
  • Implement iCloud sync instead of proprietary cloud
  • Provide a one-time purchase option for individual users

WebSSH

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Termius

Subscriptions4
  • Termius Pro Monthly3 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Termius Pro Monthly$15.001 Month
  • Termius Pro Annual14 Days trial$119.001 Year
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  • Termius Pro Annual$119.001 Year
1 purchases

WebSSH

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Termius free?
Termius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WebSSH free?
WebSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Termius or WebSSH?
Termius is rated higher. Termius averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while WebSSH averages 4.5 from 39 ratings.
Do Termius or WebSSH have ads?
Neither Termius nor WebSSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termius or WebSSH?
Termius ships an update fortnightly, and WebSSH monthly. Most recently, Termius was updated on September 24, 2026 and WebSSH on September 22, 2026.

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