Comparison

Terminal & SSH vs TermCOW

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

Head to head
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

About

TermCOW

This app provides a stable SSH terminal experience for mobile devices, allowing users to connect to remote machines with features like pan and zoom for a desktop-class interface. It supports standard SSH protocols, SFTP, and secure credential storage.

Highlights
  • SSH with password and key authentication
  • SFTP file transfer
  • Encrypted credential vault
  • Pan and zoom for stable terminal view
  • Customizable multi-state shortcuts
  • Port forwarding
  • Jump host/bastion support
Features
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TermCOW is an SSH terminal for developers, sysadmins, and anyone who wants to do their work anywhere. I originally built it so I could connect to my machine at home running AI coding agents in tmux from my phone. On a phone, it’s usually either tiny unreadable text to fit the whole terminal, or confusing text reflow, flashing, and wrapping when you zoom in. TermCOW uses pan and zoom instead of text reflow, so the terminal stays stable while you work. But if you like text reflow, TermCOW supports that too. All standard SSH features are free, including password/key auth, SFTP, and encrypted credential storage. Features • SSH with password and key auth • SFTP file transfer • Encrypted credential vault • Pan and zoom for a stable desktop-class terminal • Customizable multi-state shortcuts • Port forwarding • Jump host / bastion support • Back up settings to the TermCOW service • Premium jump host service for private IP access Clean, functional, minimal UI that stays out of your way while you do real work with a desktop-class terminal from your phone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Terminal & SSH4 screens
TermCOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TermCOW at 5.0 against Terminal & SSH's 4.5. Terminal & SSH's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Terminal & SSH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and TermCOW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TermCOW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal & SSH has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 4 days, TermCOW fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Terminal & SSH versus TermCOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal & SSHTermCOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#172 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYFynetiq LLC

Customer experience

Terminal & SSH

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

TermCOW

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Terminal & SSH

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

TermCOW

One-time1
  • TermCOW Pro Upgrade$9.99

Questions

Is Terminal & SSH free?
Terminal & SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TermCOW free?
TermCOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Terminal & SSH or TermCOW?
TermCOW is rated higher. Terminal & SSH averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while TermCOW averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Terminal & SSH or TermCOW have ads?
Neither Terminal & SSH nor TermCOW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Terminal & SSH or TermCOW?
Terminal & SSH ships an update every 4 days, and TermCOW fortnightly. Most recently, Terminal & SSH was updated on October 28, 2026 and TermCOW on October 17, 2026.

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