Comparison

Xcasca vs Terminal & SSH

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

Head to head
About

Xcasca

This cross-platform client offers efficient remote system management via SSH and SFTP. It features multi-session support, intuitive organization, and advanced keyboard options for seamless connectivity across devices. Enjoy an ad-free experience with customizable settings.

Highlights
  • Multi-session support
  • Intuitive session management
  • Compose bar for editing commands
  • Advanced keyboard with special characters
  • Multiple authentication types
  • Customizable appearance
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Simple, Lightweight, and Always in Sync. Xcasca is a cross-platform SSH & SFTP Client that gives you access to your sessions wherever and whenever. With a wide variety of features in a lightweight package, manage your remote systems on any device (desktop and mobile) with purity and efficiency. Available for most desktop and mobile platforms. Xcasca Features: - Multi-Session Support. Have multiple connections open at once. Access to any of your sessions is just a finger-swipe or click away. - Intuitive Session Management. Organize and edit your sessions with Xcasca’s session management. - Compose Bar. The multi-line Compose Bar allows you to type out, edit, and review your string before sending. - Advanced Keyboard. Quick access to all special characters for whatever the situation calls for. - Multiple Authentication Types. Password, Public Key, and Keyboard Interactive authentication support. - Customizations. Modify appearance, font, and colors. - Ad-Free. - Actively developed with new features coming soon. Xcasca Plus Plan(Trial): - Secure Data Sync. Seamlessly synchronize your session data across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms with robust security. Terms: https://www.xcasca.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.xcasca.com/privacy Note: Some features Xcasca, including Secure Data Sync and Port Forwarding (X11, Local, Remote, SocksV5), are provided as trial features with time-limited access (Xcasca Plus Plan). After the trial period, full functionality is available with a paid subscription. Please review the plan details for specific features during the trial period.

About

Terminal & SSH

A powerful and intuitive client for managing multiple servers securely on the go. Execute commands, edit code with syntax highlighting, and organize sessions with ease. Designed for speed, security, and reliability for developers and administrators.

Highlights
  • Secure SSH connections
  • Password/key authentication
  • Command suggestions and history
  • Built-in code editor with syntax highlighting
  • Manage multiple connections
  • Organize and save sessions
Features
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SSH is a powerful and intuitive SSH client designed for developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers who need to manage multiple servers on the go. Connect securely, execute commands, and edit code directly from your iPhone or iPad — all in one streamlined interface. Key features: - Secure SSH Connections: Quickly connect to remote servers with password or key-based authentication. - Command Suggestions: Get intelligent command suggestions and history to boost your productivity. - Built-in Code Editor: Edit configuration files or code with syntax highlighting. - Manage Multiple Connections: Organize, save, and switch between multiple SSH sessions easily. SSH is built for speed, security, and reliability — whether you’re managing cloud servers, editing remote files, or maintaining systems remotely. Stay connected. Stay productive. Privacy Policy : https://termux-studio.org/privacy-policy?name=Terminal+%26+SSH Terms of Use : https://termux-studio.org/terms-of-use?name=Terminal+%26+SSH

Screenshots

Xcasca4 screens
Terminal & SSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Terminal & SSH at 4.6 against Xcasca's 1.9. Terminal & SSH also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Xcasca's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Xcasca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month and Terminal & SSH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Terminal & SSH holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Xcasca's written reviews are positive against 50% of Terminal & SSH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xcasca ships an update every 6 weeks, Terminal & SSH every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Xcasca versus Terminal & SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXcascaTerminal & SSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (9 ratings)4.6 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings921 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang, Inc.TERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Customer experience

Xcasca

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative47.1%

Terminal & SSH

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Xcasca

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Plus Yearly$48.001 Year
2 purchases

Terminal & SSH

Subscriptions2
  • SSH Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SSH Premium$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Xcasca free?
Xcasca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Terminal & SSH free?
Terminal & SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xcasca or Terminal & SSH?
Terminal & SSH is rated higher. Xcasca averages 1.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Terminal & SSH averages 4.6 from 21 ratings.
Do Xcasca or Terminal & SSH have ads?
Neither Xcasca nor Terminal & SSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xcasca or Terminal & SSH?
Xcasca ships an update every 6 weeks, and Terminal & SSH every 4 days. Most recently, Xcasca was updated on September 20, 2026 and Terminal & SSH on September 20, 2026.

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