Comparison

TermBean vs DockPilot AI

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, 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

DockPilot AI

Features
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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 7‑day 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/

Screenshots

TermBean4 screens
DockPilot AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TermBean ships an update every 11 days, DockPilot AI daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
TermBean versus DockPilot AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermBeanDockPilot AI
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews60.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperεŒ—δΊ¬ε¦‚η”΅η§‘ζŠ€ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈRiverLens Sdn Bhd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TermBean

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

DockPilot AI

Subscriptions2
  • DockPilot Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • DockPilot Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is TermBean free?
TermBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DockPilot AI free?
DockPilot AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TermBean or DockPilot AI have ads?
Neither TermBean nor DockPilot AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TermBean or DockPilot AI?
TermBean ships an update every 11 days, and DockPilot AI daily. Most recently, TermBean was updated on October 9, 2026 and DockPilot AI on October 7, 2026.

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