Termius vs ServerSSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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Termius is a modern SSH client designed for productivity and collaboration. Connect with one tap from desktop and mobile. No re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords. With a free Termius Starter plan, you can: · Connect from your mobile and desktop devices with SSH, SFTP, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, Serial and through Proxy and jump servers. · 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. · Customize your terminal themes and fonts for each connection. · Set custom environment variables. · Save your frequently used commands and shell scripts to execute them with one tap. · Execute your saved commands on multiple sessions or servers at once, or instantly get them autocompleted in the terminal. · Get smart autocomplete for commands, paths, and history, and turn plain-language descriptions into shell commands with AI. · Quickly access the global history of your terminal commands. · Authenticate using hardware FIDO2 keys. · Generate SSH keys in the Secure Enclave, confirm each connection with Face ID or Touch ID, and protect your account with two-factor authentication. · Ad-free. With the Termius Pro plan, you can also: · Access your connection settings and credentials from any device at any time with an encrypted cloud vault. · Sync your data across all your desktop and mobile devices. · Bookmark session logs with notes to your vault. · Integrate with AWS, DigitalOcean, and Azure. Termius reinvents the command-line experience. We strive to make remote access for admins and engineers more productive and enjoyable. Please review our privacy policy https://termius.com/privacy_policy.html and terms of use https://termius.com/terms_of_use.html
ServerSSH
This app provides a powerful mobile command center for system administrators and developers, offering advanced SSH capabilities, a smart terminal with multi-line input, and visual server monitoring. It also includes Docker management and SFTP file transfer, optimized for iPad.
- Pro-level SSH & Networking
- AI-ready smart terminal
- Visual dashboard & widgets
- Docker & Homelab management
- Process management & SFTP
- Optimized iPad experience
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ServerSSH is an SSH client, SFTP file manager, Linux server monitor, and terminal toolbox for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your own servers with SSH or Mosh, then manage terminal sessions, files, processes, Docker, scripts, and network checks in one app. Core features: · SSH terminal: password login, private key login, Mosh, SOCKS5 proxy · Multi-session terminal: session tabs, command history, extended keyboard · Command shortcuts: npm, node, pm2, docker, systemctl, git, curl, journalctl · Keyboard modes: Tmux, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Codex CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI · Server monitor: CPU, memory, swap, disk, network, uptime, load, temperature · Process manager: search, sort, pin, copy path, kill process, auto refresh · SFTP: browse, view, upload, download, rename, move, chmod, delete · Docker tools: containers, images, volumes, networks, logs, pull image · Network tools: ping, traceroute, whois, HTTP/TCP probes · Scripts: custom scripts, multi-script runs, remote execution, run history · Automation: prompts, skills, remote skill folder · Homelab tools: downloaders, Proxmox status, NAS/server checks · Widgets: host status, Docker status, network probe snapshots Use ServerSSH for: · SSH terminal access · Linux server management · VPS and cloud server checks · Homelab and NAS maintenance · Docker host management · SFTP file transfer · DevOps quick actions · Remote script execution If you have any questions about the app, or requests for features you would like to see, just write a short review or use the button inside the app to contact me. Get more support on https://www.whalesgrowth.top ServerSSH Pro Subscriptions You can subscribe for ServerSSH Pro Subscriptions to all features and content offered for purchase within the app. ServerSSH Pro offers subscriptions. The subscription prices are: (i) Monthly Subscription ($4.99 / Month) (ii) Yearly Subscription ($24.99 / Year) Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. The prices are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Our app is functional without purchasing an Auto-Renewable subscription, and you can use all the unlocked content after the subscription expires. Q: How do I restore the subscriptions on new devices? A: You can tap the 'Restore' button on the subscription page. Privacy Policy: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/pp/ Terms of Service: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/tos/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Termius at 81% against ServerSSH's 0%. Termius also leads on chart position (#4 vs unranked) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). ServerSSH's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Termius sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and ServerSSH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Termius ships an update fortnightly, ServerSSH monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Termius | ServerSSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (20K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #4 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Termius Corporation | 小玲 王 |
Customer experience
Termius
ServerSSH
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
ServerSSH
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Termius
- 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
ServerSSH
- iTermSSH Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
- iTermSSH Yearly Pro$24.991 Year
- ServerSSH Pro Lifetime$34.99









