Comparison

TermBean vs PG Terminal Pro

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

Head to head
About

TermBean

A free, ad-free SSH client for Apple devices offering secure and efficient terminal access. It supports SFTP, Telnet, and ZModem with features like tabbed terminals, port forwarding, and encrypted key storage. Pro features are available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Tabbed terminals
  • SFTP, SSH2, Telnet support
  • ZModem file transfer
  • Port forwarding
  • MFA and key authentication
  • Encrypted key storage
  • iCloud sync
Features
Read full description

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

PG Terminal Pro

Features
Read full description

TerminalPro - Professional SSH Terminal A powerful and intuitive SSH terminal application designed specifically for mobile devices. TerminalPro brings desktop-class terminal functionality to your iPhone or iPad with a custom-built keyboard optimized for command-line work. KEY FEATURES Custom Terminal Keyboard β€’ Full QWERTY layout with instant character-by-character input β€’ Dedicated row of terminal special keys (ESC, arrows, Ctrl shortcuts) β€’ Symbol layout for programming characters β€’ No lag - cursor follows your typing in real-time β€’ Haptic feedback for better typing experience Multi-Session Management β€’ Connect to multiple SSH servers simultaneously β€’ Easy tab switching between sessions β€’ Each session maintains its own state β€’ Quick session creation from saved connections Connection Management β€’ Save unlimited SSH connections β€’ Password authentication support β€’ Custom port configuration β€’ Edit and delete connections easily β€’ Quick-connect from your saved list Powerful Terminal Features β€’ Full xterm-256color terminal emulation β€’ Command history tracking β€’ Favorite commands for quick access β€’ Custom command input dialog β€’ Proper cursor positioning and rendering β€’ Full terminal resize support Professional Tools β€’ Arrow keys for navigation β€’ Page Up/Down for scrolling β€’ Ctrl shortcuts (^C, ^D, ^Z, etc.) β€’ Tab completion support β€’ Backspace and Delete keys β€’ Home/End navigation User-Friendly Interface β€’ Clean, modern dark theme β€’ Intuitive connection management β€’ Easy-to-use toolbar β€’ Responsive design β€’ Optimized for mobile screens Secure & Private β€’ Direct SSH connections - no proxy servers β€’ Passwords stored locally on device β€’ No data collection or analytics β€’ Open source terminal emulation PERFECT FOR β€’ System administrators managing remote servers β€’ Developers working on cloud infrastructure β€’ DevOps engineers monitoring deployments β€’ Network engineers configuring equipment β€’ Students learning Linux and command-line tools β€’ Anyone needing reliable SSH access on mobile WHY TERMINALPRO? Unlike other terminal apps that rely on the system keyboard, TerminalPro includes a specially designed keyboard that eliminates the frustrating lag and batching issues common with mobile terminals. Every key press is sent immediately, giving you the responsive, desktop-like experience you expect from a professional tool. The multi-session support means you can monitor logs on one server while deploying to another, or quickly switch between development, staging, and production environments - all from a single app. GETTING STARTED 1. Add your first SSH connection with host, port, username, and password 2. Tap the connection to launch your terminal session 3. Use the custom keyboard for fast, accurate typing 4. Access your command history and favorites from the toolbar 5. Open multiple sessions and switch between them with tabs SUPPORT Having issues or suggestions? We're here to help! Contact us through the app settings or visit our support page. TerminalPro is continuously updated with new features and improvements based on user feedback. Download now and experience the best SSH terminal for iOS!

Screenshots

TermBean4 screens
PG Terminal Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TermBean at none against PG Terminal Pro's shown. PG Terminal Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, update cadence, 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. TermBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and PG Terminal Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TermBean ships an update every 11 days, PG Terminal Pro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
TermBean versus PG Terminal Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermBeanPG Terminal Pro
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews60.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperεŒ—δΊ¬ε¦‚η”΅η§‘ζŠ€ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈCeltic Wards, LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TermBean

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$6.99
  • Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

PG Terminal Pro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is TermBean free?
TermBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PG Terminal Pro free?
PG Terminal Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TermBean or PG Terminal Pro have ads?
PG Terminal Pro shows ads; TermBean does not.
Which is updated more often, TermBean or PG Terminal Pro?
TermBean ships an update every 11 days, and PG Terminal Pro every 10 days. Most recently, TermBean was updated on November 13, 2026 and PG Terminal Pro on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons