Comparison

TermBean vs ssh Chat

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

ssh Chat

This app provides a streamlined mobile interface for connecting to and managing SSH servers. It allows users to quickly run saved commands, inspect output, and manage server tasks directly from their iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Connect to Linux servers via SSH
  • Run commands in a chat-style interface
  • Use a default command catalog
  • Inspect command output and logs
  • Manage production tasks remotely
  • Quick commands above keyboard
Features
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`sshChat is a mobile SSH client built for fast operational work on iPhone. Instead of dropping you into a heavy terminal flow, sshChat is designed around the things you actually need on mobile: connect to servers quickly, run saved commands, inspect output, check logs, and jump back into recent sessions. Use sshChat to: connect to Linux servers over SSH run commands from a chat-style interface reuse a default command catalog for common tasks keep command history per session manage production tasks like Docker checks, log lookups, and service restarts work faster on small screens with quick commands above the keyboard Premium unlocks: Stream Mode for live command output command catalog management file open and upload actions more than 3 saved servers sshChat works especially well for: developers freelancers DevOps and SRE workflows founders managing their own infrastructure anyone who needs server access while away from a laptop Whether you are checking logs, restarting a service, or running a saved Docker command, sshChat helps you handle server work from your phone with less friction.` Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sshchat.app/privacy/

Screenshots

TermBean4 screens
ssh Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ssh Chat at 100% against TermBean's 60%. TermBean's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TermBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and ssh Chat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TermBean versus ssh Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermBeanssh Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer北京如电科技有限公司Roman Zoun

Customer experience

TermBean

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

ssh Chat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TermBean

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime$14.99
2 purchases

ssh Chat

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro subscription$9.99

Questions

Is TermBean free?
TermBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ssh Chat free?
ssh Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TermBean or ssh Chat have ads?
Neither TermBean nor ssh Chat shows ads.

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