# Mobile SSH Terminal vs Termiux

The clearest difference is rating: Termiux at 4.0 against Mobile SSH Terminal's 3.0. Termiux also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile SSH Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Termiux sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Termiux holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mobile SSH Terminal's written reviews are positive against 20% of Termiux's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile SSH Terminal | Termiux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390/reviews) | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termiux/id6755708389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #108 | **#59** |
| Size | 57 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binaryscript Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851378192) | [TERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849572138) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile SSH Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #129 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile Terminal Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Mobile Terminal Yearly Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $79.99 | one-time |


### Termiux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termiux/id6755708389)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #65 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a full Linux terminal emulator on iOS, allowing native command-line operations without remote connections. It features a virtual keyboard, AI command generation, and customizable themes for system administration practice, script development, and more.

**Highlights:** Full terminal emulator with bash/zsh, Native command execution, Virtual keyboard with keybind support, AI command generator, Customizable themes and fonts, Local shell environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Termiux Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Termiux Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile SSH Terminal free?

Mobile SSH Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Termiux free?

Termiux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile SSH Terminal or Termiux?

Termiux is rated higher. Mobile SSH Terminal averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Termiux averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Mobile SSH Terminal or Termiux have ads?

Neither Mobile SSH Terminal nor Termiux shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile SSH Terminal or Termiux?

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, and Termiux weekly. Most recently, Mobile SSH Terminal was updated on October 19, 2026 and Termiux on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mobile SSH Terminal or Termiux?

Mobile SSH Terminal currently peaks at #108 in the App Store charts, and Termiux at #59. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*