Comparison

Xcasca vs TerminalCat

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

TerminalCat

Features
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TerminalCat: Terminal in your pocket TerminalCat is a mobile SSH client for iPhone. Connect securely to remote servers and work from anywhere. [Key Features] ▸ SSH Connections Access remote servers over secure encrypted connections. Password authentication is supported. ▸ Multi-Host Support Connect to multiple servers simultaneously and switch between them instantly using tabs. ▸ Native tmux Integration Manage tmux sessions and windows as tabs. TerminalCat supports ANSI colors and persistent sessions, allowing you to continue working after reconnecting. ▸ SFTP File Browser Browse directories and download files from remote servers. ▸ File Upload Upload files directly to your server from the camera, photo library, or Files app. ▸ Mobile-Optimized Keyboard Use dedicated Ctrl, Alt, Tab, Escape, and arrow keys for efficient terminal operation. ▸ Dark Theme A dark interface designed for comfortable terminal work. ▸ Languages Available in English and Japanese. The language can follow your device settings or be selected manually. [Account] Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. You can also start as a guest and link your account later from Settings. [Subscription] TerminalCat Premium unlocks all features. ▸ Monthly and annual auto-renewable plans ▸ A free trial may be available to eligible users ▸ Cancel anytime Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://terminalcat.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://terminalcat.com/privacy-policy Support: https://terminalcat.com/support

Screenshots

Xcasca4 screens
TerminalCat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TerminalCat at none against Xcasca's 2. TerminalCat also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Xcasca's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. TerminalCat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xcasca ships an update every 2 months, TerminalCat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Xcasca versus TerminalCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXcascaTerminalCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang, Inc.Tsuyoshi Yonemoto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Xcasca

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Plus Yearly$48.001 Year
None

TerminalCat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xcasca free?
Xcasca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TerminalCat free?
TerminalCat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xcasca or TerminalCat have ads?
Neither Xcasca nor TerminalCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xcasca or TerminalCat?
Xcasca ships an update every 2 months, and TerminalCat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Xcasca was updated on October 25, 2026 and TerminalCat on October 24, 2026.

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