Comparison

iTerminus vs Saffron SSH

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

Head to head
About

iTerminus

A fast and secure SSH terminal for managing servers and remote devices. Offers SFTP file transfer, customizable terminal screens, and multiple authentication methods. Ideal for developers and system administrators.

Highlights
  • Fast and secure SSH connections
  • SFTP file transfer
  • Customizable terminal screen
  • Multiple authentication methods
  • Xterm/VT100 support
  • Font and color customization
Features
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iTerminus: SSH Client Terminal Fast, Secure, & Powerful SSH Client iTerminus is a lightning-fast, secure, and feature-rich SSH terminal app designed for developers, system admins, and IT professionals. Effortlessly connect to and manage your servers, cloud infrastructure, and remote devices from anywhere in the world. Secure & Reliable SSH Terminal - Encrypted connections to keep your data and credentials safe - Multiple authentication methods: Password-based login - Supports Xterm/VT100 for a smooth terminal experience - Customizable terminal screen: Personalize colors, fonts & layout SFTP File Transfer - Upload & download files between your device and remote servers - Manage files effortlessly within the app Customization & Settings - Set custom fonts & adjust font size for better readability - Import & export data with ease - Customize background & foreground colors to match your preference   Snippets - Save frequently used commands as Snippets - Insert Snippets instantly while working in the terminal - Organize your commands for faster workflows Key Features - Beautiful, minimal interface designed for efficiency - Works seamlessly across various server environments - Quick server switching and session management - Lightweight and battery-efficient for long sessions - Need help? Contact us at vrishantakinfotech@gmail.com - Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/6833862b-4498-4afc-90e7-1ea3b680fe0d - Terms of Use: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/1355f2d2-90b1-462f-a327-e1bb021f9e98

About

Saffron SSH

A fast, native SSH client for iOS devices. It offers unlimited hosts, port forwarding, agent forwarding, and key management. Optional AI features and iCloud syncing for Pro users are available.

Highlights
  • Unlimited hosts and sessions
  • Port forwarding (local, remote, SOCKS5)
  • Agent forwarding
  • Ed25519 key generation and import
  • Snippets library and autocomplete
  • iCloud sync for Pro users
  • Mosh support for resilient sessions
Features
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Your servers, your keys, your phone. No account required — ever. Saffron SSH is a fast, native SSH client for iPhone and iPad. The features other apps hold back are simply here, free. WHAT'S FREE • Unlimited hosts and simultaneous sessions with tabs • Local, remote and dynamic (SOCKS5) port forwarding • Jump hosts / bastions • Agent forwarding — your phone is the agent, keys never leave the Keychain • Ed25519 key generation and key import, passphrase-protected keys included • Snippets library and history-based autocomplete • Per-host environment variables and startup commands • Hand-tuned themes, pinch-to-zoom, hardware keyboard shortcuts on iPad • Face ID app lock • Live Activities show session status on your Lock Screen, and sessions reconnect automatically when you return SAFFRON PRO Your hosts, keys and settings on every device, synced through your own iCloud — end-to-end encrypted by Apple. We run no servers for your data and never see it. That's why there is no account. Yearly, or pay once and own it forever. Plus Mosh: sessions that survive sleep, network changes and days away. Switch from Wi-Fi to cellular, lock your phone, come back tomorrow — your shell is exactly where you left it. Requires mosh-server on the host. SAFFRON AI — optional add-on Ask for the command you need in plain words, or have any command explained before you run it. Right in the terminal. PRIVACY, ACTUALLY No account. No telemetry. No analytics SDKs. Passwords and keys live in your device's Keychain and sync only through your own iCloud. Connections go straight from your device to your servers — no relay, no middle-man. Works with any OpenSSH-compatible server: Linux, BSD, macOS, routers, NAS boxes, Raspberry Pi, cloud VMs. Terms of Use: https://saffronsuite.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://saffronsuite.com/privacy

Screenshots

iTerminus4 screens
Saffron SSH3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTerminus at 33% against Saffron SSH's 0%. iTerminus also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iTerminus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Saffron SSH sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iTerminus versus Saffron SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTerminusSaffron SSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRavi KakadiyaUpcastr Pty Ltd

Customer experience

iTerminus

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Saffron SSH

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iTerminus

One-time2
  • Yearly$9.99
  • Lifetime$17.99
5 purchases

Saffron SSH

Subscriptions4
  • Saffron AI (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Saffron Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$9.491 Year
  • Saffron AI (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Saffron Everything (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Saffron Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is iTerminus free?
iTerminus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Saffron SSH free?
Saffron SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iTerminus or Saffron SSH have ads?
Neither iTerminus nor Saffron SSH shows ads.

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