Comparison

Easy SSH vs Mobile SSH Terminal

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

Head to head
About

Easy SSH

Connect to remote SSH servers with a powerful and intuitive terminal. Streamline your workflow with a clean interface, host management, and customizable options. Enjoy a distraction-free, secure, and fast experience.

Highlights
  • Host management for quick server access
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • Fast performance with minimal resource usage
  • Industry-standard encryption for secure connections
  • Customizable fonts and themes
Features
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Easy SSH: Pure SSH Terminal Experience Easy SSH provides a powerful yet intuitive terminal experience that lets you connect to remote SSH servers with just a few taps. Whether you're a system administrator, developer, or IT professional, our app streamlines your workflow with a clean, distraction-free interface. Why Choose Easy SSH? • Host Management - Save connection details for quick access to your favorite servers • Zero Learning Curve - Intuitive design that feels natural from your first connection • Lightning-Fast Performance - Optimized for speed with minimal resource usage • Complete Security - Industry-standard encryption protocols keep your connections safe • Customizable Interface - Adjust fonts and themes to match your preferences Unlike other SSH clients that hide essential features behind paywalls, Easy SSH gives you the complete experience without charging a cent. No ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions—just pure SSH functionality. Download Easy SSH today and experience what an SSH client should be—powerful, intuitive, and completely free.

About

Mobile SSH Terminal

Securely connect to remote Linux and Unix servers from your iOS device. Offers robust security features like military-grade encryption and secure credential storage, along with powerful terminal emulation for managing servers on the go.

Highlights
  • Secure SSH connections with military-grade encryption
  • Password and SSH key authentication support
  • Generate and manage SSH keys
  • Full-featured terminal emulator
  • Save and manage multiple connection profiles
  • Session logging and command tracking
  • Dark mode support
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Mobile Terminal is a full SSH client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your Linux and Unix servers, run commands in a real terminal, and manage the keys you connect with — all in one app. A REAL TERMINAL - xterm-compatible terminal emulator with full ANSI colour support - Scrollback, so nothing is lost when output flies past - Ctrl, Esc, Tab and arrow keys on a dedicated key row — vim, htop, tmux and nano work properly - One-tap quick commands: ls -la, pwd, cd .., top, df -h - Adjustable font size and font family, light and dark terminal themes - Pair a Bluetooth or USB keyboard — the on-screen keys step aside REMOTE FILES OVER SFTP - Browse the remote filesystem with sizes, dates and permissions - Upload and download files, and share them straight from the app - Create, rename, delete and change permissions without a command - Edit config files in place with the built-in text editor YOUR SERVERS, ONE TAP AWAY - Save connection profiles with name, host, port and username - Password or SSH key authentication, chosen per connection - Test a connection before you save it - Reconnect to any saved server in a single tap SSH KEY MANAGEMENT BUILT IN - Generate RSA key pairs (2048-bit or 4096-bit) on the device - Import an existing private key from a file, or paste it in - View SHA256 fingerprints and copy public keys to install on a server - Private keys go into the iOS Keychain — never plain text, never our servers SECURITY - Your keys and passwords stay on your device - Optional Face ID or Touch ID lock before the app opens - We never see, transmit or store your server credentials - Standard SSH protocol, straight to your server, no relay in between COMMAND HISTORY - Every command is recorded, grouped by connection - Search your history to find the command you ran last month - Export or share a session's history as a text file 21 LANGUAGES English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Turkish, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. WHO IT IS FOR System administrators, backend and DevOps engineers, students learning Linux, self-hosters running a home lab, and anyone who has ever needed to restart a service while away from a desk. PREMIUM Mobile Terminal is a subscription app, with monthly, yearly and lifetime plans. A subscription unlocks unlimited connections, unlimited keys and unlimited terminal sessions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel a subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. REQUIREMENTS iOS 15.6 or later, and network access to the servers you connect to — port 22 or a custom port. SUPPORT Questions, bugs or feature requests: info@binaryscript.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are linked on the App Store product page. Mobile Terminal is built by BinaryScript.

Screenshots

Easy SSH4 screens
Mobile SSH Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Easy SSH at 76% against Mobile SSH Terminal's 0%. Easy SSH also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Mobile SSH Terminal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, chart position and device support 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. Mobile SSH Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Easy SSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Easy SSH holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy SSH has 85 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Easy SSH's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mobile SSH Terminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy SSH ships an update fortnightly, Mobile SSH Terminal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Easy SSH versus Mobile SSH Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy SSHMobile SSH Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (85 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings85 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#59 — better#114
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArgsment LimitedBinaryscript Private Limited

Customer experience

Easy SSH

All ratings85 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative17.4%

Mobile SSH Terminal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Easy SSH

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mobile SSH Terminal

Subscriptions2
  • Mobile Terminal Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Mobile Terminal Yearly Premium3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$79.99

Questions

Is Easy SSH free?
Easy SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mobile SSH Terminal free?
Mobile SSH Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Easy SSH or Mobile SSH Terminal?
Easy SSH is rated higher. Easy SSH averages 4.6 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Mobile SSH Terminal averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Easy SSH or Mobile SSH Terminal have ads?
Mobile SSH Terminal shows ads; Easy SSH does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy SSH or Mobile SSH Terminal?
Easy SSH ships an update fortnightly, and Mobile SSH Terminal every 10 days. Most recently, Easy SSH was updated on September 21, 2026 and Mobile SSH Terminal on September 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, Easy SSH or Mobile SSH Terminal?
Easy SSH currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and Mobile SSH Terminal at #114. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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