Comparison

Mobile SSH Terminal vs Kinsman SSH

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 21 LANGUAGES English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Turkish, Russian, 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: info@binaryscript.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are linked on the App Store product page. Mobile Terminal is built by BinaryScript.

About

Kinsman SSH

Connect to your servers securely using password or private key authentication. Offers features like saving multiple connections, importing keys, and a clean terminal interface. Includes remote control capabilities for Mac terminals and a data bridge feature.

Highlights
  • Save multiple SSH connections
  • Password and private key authentication
  • Import keys via Files, AirDrop, QR code
  • Full interactive terminal
  • Secure credential storage
  • Universal Clipboard support
  • Mac terminal remote control
Features
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Kinsman SSH is a focused, no-nonsense SSH client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your servers securely with password or private key authentication. Features: - Save multiple SSH host connections - Password and private key authentication - Import keys via Files, AirDrop, QR code scan, or directly from your Mac over local WiFi - Full interactive terminal with command input - Secure credential storage in Keychain - Universal Clipboard support — copy on Mac, paste in app - Copy terminal output with one tap - Clean, dark terminal interface - Works on iPhone and iPad 5 free connection slots included. Purchase more as needed. Remote Control Pair with Kinsman Terminal on your Mac by scanning a QR code, then drive a terminal tab from your phone — switch and search tabs, send one command to several at once, take a screenshot of the Mac's terminal, and reuse recent commands. Data Bridge Use your iPhone's cellular connection from your Mac when the Wi-Fi you are both on has no working internet. Protected by a PIN, with a live traffic log, block and allow rules, and an optional data cap. Runs only while the app is open. VNC Screen Sharing is available as an in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Mobile SSH Terminal4 screens
Kinsman SSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kinsman SSH at 5.0 against Mobile SSH Terminal's 1.0. Kinsman SSH also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mobile SSH Terminal's advantage is chart position (#130 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 $4.99 per month and Kinsman SSH sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kinsman SSH holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update every 10 days, Kinsman SSH fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Mobile SSH Terminal versus Kinsman SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile SSH TerminalKinsman SSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#130 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBinaryscript Private LimitedJames Kinsman

Customer experience

Mobile SSH Terminal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Kinsman SSH

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mobile SSH Terminal

Subscriptions2
  • Mobile Terminal Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Mobile Terminal Yearly Premium3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$79.99
2 purchases

Kinsman SSH

One-time2
  • 5 Connection Slots$1.99
  • 10 Connection Slots$2.99

Questions

Is Mobile SSH Terminal free?
Mobile SSH Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kinsman SSH free?
Kinsman SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mobile SSH Terminal or Kinsman SSH?
Kinsman SSH is rated higher. Mobile SSH Terminal averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Kinsman SSH averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mobile SSH Terminal or Kinsman SSH have ads?
Mobile SSH Terminal shows ads; Kinsman SSH does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobile SSH Terminal or Kinsman SSH?
Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update every 10 days, and Kinsman SSH fortnightly. Most recently, Mobile SSH Terminal was updated on September 15, 2026 and Kinsman SSH on September 13, 2026.

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