Comparison

TermBean vs Mobile Terminal

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

Head to head
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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Powerful SSH terminal
  • AI CLI execution
  • Local tool execution
  • Touch-friendly shortcuts
  • Multiple tabs
  • Live web preview
  • Built-in WebView
Features
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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.

Screenshots

TermBean4 screens
Mobile Terminal3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TermBean versus Mobile Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermBeanMobile Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer北京如电科技有限公司William Barksdale

Customer experience

TermBean

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%

Mobile Terminal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TermBean

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime$14.99
None

Mobile Terminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TermBean free?
TermBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mobile Terminal free?
Mobile Terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TermBean or Mobile Terminal have ads?
Neither TermBean nor Mobile Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TermBean or Mobile Terminal?
TermBean ships an update every 11 days, and Mobile Terminal every 2 months. Most recently, TermBean was updated on September 7, 2026 and Mobile Terminal on September 16, 2026.

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