TermBean vs Mobile Terminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Mobile Terminal
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a portable development hub. Securely connect to SSH sessions, run AI command-line tools, and preview your projects live with a built-in web viewer. Access a full command-line experience optimized for mobile.
- Powerful SSH terminal
- AI CLI execution
- Local tool execution
- Touch-friendly shortcuts
- Multiple tabs
- Live web preview
- Built-in WebView
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, pocket-sized dev environment. Connect securely to your own SSH session and run AI CLIs, local tools, and full terminal workflows—anywhere. KEY FEATURES: POWERFUL SSH TERMINAL A full-featured command line on mobile. Optimized with touch-friendly shortcuts, multiple tabs, and smooth workflows. Run your CLIs, scripts, and local LLMs directly from your terminal. LIVE WEB PREVIEW Instantly preview your projects. Run a dev server and view changes live with the built-in WebView.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TermBean at 60% against Mobile Terminal's 0%. TermBean also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Mobile Terminal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price and ads 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. TermBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Mobile Terminal asks for nothing beyond the download.
TermBean ships an update every 11 days, Mobile Terminal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TermBean | Mobile Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 北京如电科技有限公司 | William Barksdale |
Customer experience
TermBean
Mobile Terminal
In-app purchases
TermBean
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Lifetime$9.99
- Lifetime$14.99
Mobile Terminal
No in-app purchases









