Mobile SSH Terminal vs DevMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mobile SSH Terminal
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.
- 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
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Mobile Terminal is a full SSH client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your Linux and Unix servers, run commands in a real terminal, and manage the keys you connect with — all in one app. A REAL TERMINAL - xterm-compatible terminal emulator with full ANSI colour support - Scrollback, so nothing is lost when output flies past - Ctrl, Esc, Tab and arrow keys on a dedicated key row — vim, htop, tmux and nano work properly - One-tap quick commands: ls -la, pwd, cd .., top, df -h - Adjustable font size and font family, light and dark terminal themes - Pair a Bluetooth or USB keyboard — the on-screen keys step aside REMOTE FILES OVER SFTP - Browse the remote filesystem with sizes, dates and permissions - Upload and download files, and share them straight from the app - Create, rename, delete and change permissions without a command - Edit config files in place with the built-in text editor YOUR SERVERS, ONE TAP AWAY - Save connection profiles with name, host, port and username - Password or SSH key authentication, chosen per connection - Test a connection before you save it - Reconnect to any saved server in a single tap SSH KEY MANAGEMENT BUILT IN - Generate RSA key pairs (2048-bit or 4096-bit) on the device - Import an existing private key from a file, or paste it in - View SHA256 fingerprints and copy public keys to install on a server - Private keys go into the iOS Keychain — never plain text, never our servers SECURITY - Your keys and passwords stay on your device - Optional Face ID or Touch ID lock before the app opens - We never see, transmit or store your server credentials - Standard SSH protocol, straight to your server, no relay in between COMMAND HISTORY - Every command is recorded, grouped by connection - Search your history to find the command you ran last month - Export or share a session's history as a text file 19 LANGUAGES English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. WHO IT IS FOR System administrators, backend and DevOps engineers, students learning Linux, self-hosters running a home lab, and anyone who has ever needed to restart a service while away from a desk. PREMIUM Mobile Terminal is a subscription app, with monthly, yearly and lifetime plans. A subscription unlocks unlimited connections, unlimited keys and unlimited terminal sessions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel a subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. REQUIREMENTS iOS 15.6 or later, and network access to the servers you connect to — port 22 or a custom port. SUPPORT Questions, bugs or feature requests: support@binaryscript.com Privacy Policy: https://binaryscript.com/ssh-terminal/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Mobile Terminal is built by BinaryScript.
DevMate
Manage and debug ADB-enabled devices remotely. Control files, apps, and device information, including screen mirroring and log viewing. Offers subscription for advanced features.
- Device discovery and connection
- File and app management
- Remote control and input
- Screen mirroring and recording
- Device information monitoring
- Logcat viewer with filtering
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A professional device management and debugging tool. Discover devices quickly via pairing, IP connection, or local network scanning, with automatic connection history. Once connected, you can manage and control devices efficiently: - File Management: Browse folders and files, push, pull, move, copy, rename - package Management: View packages, search, deploy, remove, clear cache, launch, stop, freeze - Remote Control: Navigation, media control, text and numeric input, custom commands, mirror control - Screen Management: Screenshots, screen recording, live mirroring - Device Info: Monitor battery, memory, storage, CPU, system, and network - Logcat Viewer: Filter logs by level, search keywords, export logs Ideal for device management and testing. If you have any questions about the app, or requests for features you would like to see, just write a short review or use the button inside the app to contact me. Get more support on https://www.whalesgrowth.top/ DevMate Pro Subscriptions You can subscribe for DevMate Pro Subscriptions to all features and content offered for purchase within the app. DevMate Pro offers subscriptions. The subscription prices are: (i) Monthly Subscription ($2.99 / Month) (ii) Yearly Subscription ($19.99 / Year) You can subscribe to a Monthly Subscription plan ($2.99 billed once a month) or a Yearly Subscription plan ($19.99 billed once a year). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. The prices are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Our app is functional without purchasing an Auto-Renewable subscription, and you can use all the unlocked content after the subscription expires. Q: How do I restore the subscriptions on new devices? A: You can tap the 'Restore' button on the subscription page. Privacy Policy: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/pp/ Terms of Service: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/tos/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mobile SSH Terminal at 4.3 against DevMate's 3.3. DevMate's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Mobile SSH Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and DevMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mobile SSH Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Mobile SSH Terminal's written reviews are positive against 33% of DevMate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, DevMate every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Mobile SSH Terminal | DevMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 3.3 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #149 — better | #188 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Binaryscript Private Limited | 小玲 王 |
Customer experience
Mobile SSH Terminal
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In-app purchases
Mobile SSH Terminal
- Mobile Terminal Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.001 Month
- Mobile Terminal Yearly Premium3 Days trial$56.001 Year
- Lifetime Premium$119.00
DevMate
- DevMate Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- DevMate Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
- DevMate Lifetime Access$19.99









