TermBean vs Xcasca
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
Xcasca
This cross-platform client provides efficient access to remote systems via SSH and SFTP. It offers multi-session support, intuitive management, and advanced keyboard features for developers. Enjoy an ad-free experience with customizable options.
- Multi-session support
- Intuitive session management
- Compose bar for editing commands
- Advanced keyboard with special characters
- Multiple authentication types
- Customizable appearance
- Secure data sync
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Simple, Lightweight, and Always in Sync. Xcasca is a cross-platform SSH & SFTP Client that gives you access to your sessions wherever and whenever. With a wide variety of features in a lightweight package, manage your remote systems on any device (desktop and mobile) with purity and efficiency. Available for most desktop and mobile platforms. Xcasca Features: - Multi-Session Support. Have multiple connections open at once. Access to any of your sessions is just a finger-swipe or click away. - Intuitive Session Management. Organize and edit your sessions with Xcasca’s session management. - Compose Bar. The multi-line Compose Bar allows you to type out, edit, and review your string before sending. - Advanced Keyboard. Quick access to all special characters for whatever the situation calls for. - Multiple Authentication Types. Password, Public Key, and Keyboard Interactive authentication support. - Customizations. Modify appearance, font, and colors. - Ad-Free. - Actively developed with new features coming soon. Xcasca Plus Plan(Trial): - Secure Data Sync. Seamlessly synchronize your session data across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms with robust security. Terms: https://www.xcasca.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.xcasca.com/privacy Note: Some features Xcasca, including Secure Data Sync are provided as trial features with time-limited access (Xcasca Plus Plan). After the trial period, full functionality is available with a paid subscription. Please review the plan details for specific features during the trial period.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TermBean at every 11 days against Xcasca's every 6 weeks. TermBean also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 44%). 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
Both are free to download. TermBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Xcasca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TermBean ships an update every 11 days, Xcasca every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TermBean | Xcasca |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.8 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 北京如电科技有限公司 | NetSarang, Inc. |
Customer experience
TermBean
Xcasca
In-app purchases
TermBean
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Lifetime$9.99
- Lifetime$14.99
Xcasca
- Plus Monthly$6.001 Month
- Plus Yearly$48.001 Year









