# Mobile SSH Terminal vs MonkeySSH

The clearest difference is rating: MonkeySSH at 5.0 against Mobile SSH Terminal's 3.0. MonkeySSH also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Mobile SSH Terminal's advantage is chart position (#154 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 MonkeySSH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MonkeySSH holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, MonkeySSH every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile SSH Terminal | MonkeySSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkeyssh/id6758901191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 56 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) | [Depollsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/539417301) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile SSH Terminal

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

**Currently charting:** #154 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 |


### MonkeySSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkeyssh/id6758901191)

This app provides a mobile SSH workspace for agentic coding, allowing users to connect to servers, manage remote windows, and resume coding sessions. It features a robust terminal, file browsing, port forwarding, and secure SSH key management for modern remote development.

**Highlights:** Mobile terminal with advanced features, MonkeyMux and tmux remote window management, Agent workflows for coding assistants, SFTP workspace for file management, SSH key management, Port forwarding with in-app browser, Local-first security with biometrics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MonkeySSH Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| MonkeySSH Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile SSH Terminal free?

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

### Is MonkeySSH free?

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

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

MonkeySSH is rated higher. Mobile SSH Terminal averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MonkeySSH averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Mobile SSH Terminal nor MonkeySSH shows ads.

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

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, and MonkeySSH every 2 days. Most recently, Mobile SSH Terminal was updated on October 19, 2026 and MonkeySSH on October 10, 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.*