ServerX vs TermBean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ServerX
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Monitor server health over SSH and handle everyday server tasks from your iPhone or iPad. View CPU, memory, disk and network metrics, check Docker container status, and run scripts. FREE FEATURES β’ View server performance and Docker container status β’ Run a script on one server PREMIUM FEATURES β’ Connect using the SSH terminal β’ Manage Docker containers β’ Run scripts across multiple servers β’ Sync across devices after enabling iCloud sync β’ Protect access with Face ID on supported devices Available metrics and actions depend on your server configuration and permissions. Premium is available as an auto-renewing subscription or a one-time purchase. Prices, plan details and any eligible introductory offers are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be managed in your Apple Account settings. PRIVACY The app uses remote configuration, and usage analytics and crash reporting are enabled by default. You can manage analytics and crash reporting separately in Settings. Changes to crash reporting take effect after restarting the app. Privacy Policy: https://serversx.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TermBean
A free, native Apple platform SSH client offering a modern interface, tabbed terminals, SFTP, and secure authentication. Unlock advanced features like jump hosts and dynamic port forwarding with a subscription.
- Modern application interface
- Tabbed and split terminals
- SFTP, SSH2, and Telnet support
- MFA and key-based authentication
- Encrypted key storage and iCloud sync
- Jump Hosts Chaining (Pro)
- Terminal log recording (Pro)
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TermBean is a small, professional and free SSH client, developed natively for the Apple platform, with a low resource footprint, fast and smooth startup, security and simplicity to meet your needs. Free Offer Features * Modern application interface * Support iPad multitasking and split view * Recognizes operating systems and displays appropriate icons * Tabbed terminals * Terminal splitting * SFTP support * SSH2 support * Telnet support * ZModem (rz/sz) support, Drag and drop to upload multiple files * Local, remote port forwarding support * Keyword Search * MFA Login, Keyboard Interaction, Password, Public/Private Key Authentication * Immersive Terminal Themes * Code snippets * Encrypted storage of key data * iCloud storage * iCloud synchronization at devices * Ad-free Pro Features * Jump Hosts Chaining * Terminal splitting and broadcasting * Terminal log file recording * Dynamic port forwarding support, including SocksV5 * SSH Agent Forwarding * SSH Certificate Authentication * Support ports knocking (include SPA) before connecting ===================================== Unlock on all devices with a subscription or purchase. Free Trial Enjoy a 3-day free trial of all features (included with annual subscription). If you cancel your subscription before the trial expires, you can still use the app for 3 days at no cost. ===================================== Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://shellbean.notion.site/Privacy-de0bbfb42e924289bf47096b67db84ee
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TermBean at every 11 days against ServerX's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ServerX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TermBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ServerX ships an update every 6 weeks, TermBean every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ServerX | TermBean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 60.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 11 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tianjin Cosine Technology Co., Ltd. | εδΊ¬ε¦η΅η§ζζιε ¬εΈ |
In-app purchases
ServerX
- Premium - Month Plan$1.991 Month
- Premium - 3 days trial3 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Premium - Year Plan$5.991 Year
- Premium - Lifetime$19.99
TermBean
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Lifetime$9.99
- Lifetime$14.99








