# Terminal & SSH vs TermCOW

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 (#176 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminal & SSH | TermCOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-and-ssh/id6754670070/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termcow-stable-ssh-terminal/id6760620027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849572138) | [Fynetiq LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885363540) |

## What reviewers say

### Terminal & SSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-and-ssh/id6754670070)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSH Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| SSH Premium | $59.99 | per year |


### TermCOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termcow-stable-ssh-terminal/id6760620027)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TermCOW Pro Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*