# Mobile SSH Terminal vs SSHive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SSHive at 100% against Mobile SSH Terminal's 0%. SSHive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Mobile SSH Terminal's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile SSH Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and SSHive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SSHive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mobile SSH Terminal's written reviews are positive against 100% of SSHive's.

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, SSHive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile SSH Terminal | SSHive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshive-ssh-sftp-and-terminal/id6760705487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binaryscript Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851378192) | [NetMeSafe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885828603) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile SSH Terminal

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

**Currently charting:** #153 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 | $9.00 | per month |
| Mobile Terminal Yearly Premium | $56.00 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $119.00 | one-time |


### SSHive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshive-ssh-sftp-and-terminal/id6760705487)

This app provides comprehensive remote access to servers and desktops, supporting SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, and VPN. Manage files, open terminals, and control remote machines securely from your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** SSH terminal access, SFTP file management, RDP and VNC remote desktop, Built-in VPN, Secure credential management, iCloud sync, Face ID/Touch ID protection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSHive Pro | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile SSH Terminal free?

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

### Is SSHive free?

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

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

SSHive is rated higher. Mobile SSH Terminal averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SSHive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Mobile SSH Terminal nor SSHive shows ads.

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

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, and SSHive every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mobile SSH Terminal was updated on October 30, 2026 and SSHive on October 31, 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.*