Comparison

Mobile SSH Terminal vs Advanced IP Scanner

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Advanced IP Scanner

This app provides essential network tools for scanning LANs, viewing IP and Wi-Fi details, and performing ping tests. It's designed for quick network discovery, debugging, and connectivity checks, offering both dark and light themes.

Highlights
  • LAN and custom IP range scanning
  • Device discovery with ping times
  • Local and public IP information
  • Wi-Fi network analysis
  • Host ping tests
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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Advanced IP Scanner puts essential network tools in your pocket. Scan your LAN for devices, view detailed IP and Wi‑Fi info, and run ping tests—ideal for developers, admins, and anyone debugging or checking network connectivity. ► IP Scanner • Scan your current subnet or a custom IP range (start and end address). • Discover devices on the network with IP and round‑trip ping time; hostnames shown when available. • See scan progress and cancel anytime; search or filter the device list. • Refresh current network info (local IP, subnet) before scanning. ► IP Info • View local connection details: local IP, gateway, SSID, and related network info. • Fetch public IP and geolocation: ISP, organization, country, region, city, time zone, and more. • See flags like mobile, proxy/VPN, and hosting; refresh local or public info separately. ► Wi‑Fi Analyzer • View your connected Wi‑Fi network details: SSID, BSSID, local IP, gateway, and subnet mask. • Refresh to update connection info. ► Ping • Ping any host (domain or IP) to check reachability and latency. • Set the number of pings (1–100) and see results with round‑trip times in a clear log. ► General • Dark and light theme. • Portrait-oriented layout for one-handed use. • No account required. Free to use, with ads to support development. Built for quick LAN discovery, network debugging, and connectivity checks—handy for home labs, offices, and developers.

Screenshots

Mobile SSH Terminal4 screens
Advanced IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mobile SSH Terminal at none against Advanced IP Scanner's shown. Mobile SSH Terminal also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#24 vs #125). Advanced IP Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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. Mobile SSH Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and Advanced IP Scanner 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Mobile SSH Terminal against 4.5 for Advanced IP Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Advanced IP Scanner has 44 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Mobile SSH Terminal's written reviews are positive against 33% of Advanced IP Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, Advanced IP Scanner monthly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Mobile SSH Terminal versus Advanced IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile SSH TerminalAdvanced IP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.5 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings644 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#24 — better#125
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB29 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperBinaryscript Private LimitedChun Yu Leung

Customer experience

Mobile SSH Terminal

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Advanced IP Scanner

All ratings43 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mobile SSH Terminal

Subscriptions2
  • Mobile Terminal Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.001 Month
  • Mobile Terminal Yearly Premium3 Days trial$56.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$119.00
1 purchases

Advanced IP Scanner

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Mobile SSH Terminal free?
Mobile SSH Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Advanced IP Scanner free?
Advanced IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mobile SSH Terminal or Advanced IP Scanner?
Advanced IP Scanner is rated higher. Mobile SSH Terminal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Advanced IP Scanner averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.
Do Mobile SSH Terminal or Advanced IP Scanner have ads?
Advanced IP Scanner shows ads; Mobile SSH Terminal does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobile SSH Terminal or Advanced IP Scanner?
Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, and Advanced IP Scanner monthly. Most recently, Mobile SSH Terminal was updated on November 9, 2026 and Advanced IP Scanner on November 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Mobile SSH Terminal or Advanced IP Scanner?
Mobile SSH Terminal currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Advanced IP Scanner at #125. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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