# Mobile SSH Terminal vs Kinsman SSH

The clearest difference is rating: Kinsman SSH at 5.0 against Mobile SSH Terminal's 3.0. Mobile SSH Terminal's advantage is chart position (#93 vs unranked) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). 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 Kinsman SSH sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kinsman SSH 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, Kinsman SSH fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile SSH Terminal | Kinsman SSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/kinsman-ssh/id6760365859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binaryscript Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851378192) | [James Kinsman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790196506) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile SSH Terminal

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

**Currently charting:** #93 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 |


### Kinsman SSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinsman-ssh/id6760365859)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Connection Slots | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Connection Slots | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Kinsman SSH averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Mobile SSH Terminal nor Kinsman SSH shows ads.

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

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, and Kinsman SSH fortnightly. Most recently, Mobile SSH Terminal was updated on October 2, 2026 and Kinsman SSH on October 17, 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.*