TermBean vs SSH&SFTP Tool
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
SSH&SFTP Tool
This app provides a secure and efficient way to manage remote servers from your Apple devices. It offers a robust SSH terminal and SFTP file manager for developers and operations engineers, with features for connection management and server status monitoring.
- Efficient SSH terminal
- SFTP file workflow
- Secure connection management
- Server status monitoring
- Multi-session management
- File uploads and downloads
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SSHTool is a modern SSH client for macOS, iPhone, and iPad, delivering a unified, efficient, and secure remote server management experience for developers, operations engineers, and professional users. From daily development and deployment to production inspection and urgent response, SSHTool helps you stay seamlessly connected to your remote workflow across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Whether you are at your desk or on the move, you can quickly connect to servers, manage files, check status, and complete critical tasks with stable and smooth performance. 【Free to Use】 ▸ Efficient SSH Terminal • Native terminal experience with stable and smooth interaction • Multi-session management for quickly switching between multiple servers • Clear and readable terminal themes for more comfortable long sessions • Optimized mobile input experience for more efficient touch interaction ▸ Complete SFTP File Workflow • Intuitive browsing of remote directories and file structures • Supports uploads, downloads, and common file management operations • Supports common workflows such as remote text editing and directory transfers • Stable and reliable transfer performance for greater confidence in file operations ▸ Secure and Reliable Connection Management • Manage server connections in one place with grouping and quick access • Supports password authentication and SSH key authentication • Sensitive data is encrypted and stored locally; keys are never uploaded or exposed • App-level access protection helps reduce the risk of unauthorized access ▸ At-a-Glance Server Status Monitoring • View key metrics including CPU, memory, disk, and network • Quickly understand server status and spot issues in time 【Upgrade to Pro for More Efficiency】 • Fast uploads and fast downloads • Resumable transfers and file verification • Jump host / proxy support • Cross-device sync for configs, keys, and more • SSH Config import, config import, and quick commands • Remove limits on servers, groups, and terminal tags Membership Subscription: • Monthly Membership: $1.99 / month • Yearly Membership: $7.99 / year • Lifetime Membership: $59.99 (one-time purchase) Actual prices may vary by region or billing currency. Please refer to the final price shown on the App Store. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 【Great for These Scenarios】 • Developers handling remote deployment, debugging, and maintenance • Operations engineers performing server management and inspection • Log viewing, task handling, and file operations in data engineering and technical support • Mobile work scenarios that require server access anytime from iPhone / iPad SSHTool is built natively with Swift and deeply optimized for Apple platforms, delivering a consistent, reliable, and high-performance remote management experience on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SSH&SFTP Tool at 100% against TermBean's 60%. SSH&SFTP Tool also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). 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 SSH&SFTP Tool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TermBean ships an update every 11 days, SSH&SFTP Tool every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TermBean | SSH&SFTP Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 北京如电科技有限公司 | Beijing Lucky Journey Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
TermBean
SSH&SFTP Tool
In-app purchases
TermBean
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Lifetime$9.99
- Lifetime$14.99
SSH&SFTP Tool
- Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly1 Month trial$7.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99









