TermBean vs DockPilot AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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
DockPilot AI
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DockPilot puts an AI copilot for your servers in your pocket. Chat with an AI agent that actually does the work β it SSHes into your servers, runs real commands, reads logs, edits files, and fixes issues, always with your approval (or hands-off in Full-Auto mode). Manage your whole fleet from iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. WHAT YOU CAN DO β’ Talk to your servers β "why is nginx down?", "deploy the latest build", "free up disk space" β and watch the AI run the commands. β’ Full SSH terminal with per-command approval, or Full-Auto for trusted tasks. β’ 24/7 uptime monitoring with live status, latency, and instant push alerts the moment a site goes down. β’ Deploy from GitHub β read repos, edit, deploy, and merge pull requests straight from chat. β’ Apple Watch app β server status, latency, and a live feed of what the AI is doing on your wrist, plus watch-face complications. BRING YOUR OWN AI Use Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini β connect your own account or API key. Switch anytime; your project's memory carries over. PORTABLE AI MEMORY DockPilot remembers your infrastructure so you never re-explain it. Export that memory and drop it into any AI β it's yours to keep. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your SSH keys and API keys are stored in the device Keychain and never leave your device. Projects and chats sync privately through your own iCloud account. DOCKPILOT PRO Full access is available via subscription with a 7βday free trial β $4.99/month or $39.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription auto-renews yearly unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DockPilot AI at daily against TermBean's every 11 days. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. TermBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and DockPilot AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TermBean ships an update every 11 days, DockPilot AI daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TermBean | DockPilot AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | εδΊ¬ε¦η΅η§ζζιε ¬εΈ | RiverLens Sdn Bhd |
In-app purchases
TermBean
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Lifetime$9.99
- Lifetime$14.99
DockPilot AI
- DockPilot Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- DockPilot Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year









