Comparison

ServerX vs TermBean

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

Head to head
About

ServerX

Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

Screenshots

ServerX4 screens
TermBean4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
ServerX versus TermBean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerXTermBean
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”60.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16
Further details β€” not scored
Size41 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTianjin Cosine Technology Co., Ltd.εŒ—δΊ¬ε¦‚η”΅η§‘ζŠ€ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈ

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ServerX

Subscriptions3
  • Premium - Month Plan$1.991 Month
  • Premium - 3 days trial3 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • Premium - Year Plan$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

TermBean

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is ServerX free?
ServerX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TermBean free?
TermBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ServerX or TermBean have ads?
Neither ServerX nor TermBean shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ServerX or TermBean?
ServerX ships an update every 6 weeks, and TermBean every 11 days. Most recently, ServerX was updated on November 4, 2026 and TermBean on October 30, 2026.

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