# Mobile SSH Terminal vs meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale

The clearest difference is review sentiment: meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale at 100% against Mobile SSH Terminal's 0%. meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7). Mobile SSH Terminal's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mobile SSH Terminal's written reviews are positive against 100% of meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale's.

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile SSH Terminal | meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshterm-ssh-client-tailscale/id6761196011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #107 | **#99** |
| Size | 49 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binaryscript Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851378192) | [AG Applications Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888218641) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile SSH Terminal

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

**Currently charting:** #107 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 |


### meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshterm-ssh-client-tailscale/id6761196011)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A private SSH and SFTP client designed for engineers, featuring built-in Tailscale integration for secure connections. It offers persistent terminal sessions that sync across devices and a custom keyboard optimized for command-line use.

**Highlights:** Built-in Tailscale stack, Persistent terminal sessions, Customizable command-line keyboard, Predictive command suggestions, SSH and SFTP support, Multi-client named sessions, Privacy-focused design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile SSH Terminal free?

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

### Is meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale free?

meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile SSH Terminal or meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale?

meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale is rated higher. Mobile SSH Terminal averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mobile SSH Terminal or meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale have ads?

Neither Mobile SSH Terminal nor meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile SSH Terminal or meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale?

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, and meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale every 9 days. Most recently, Mobile SSH Terminal was updated on October 24, 2026 and meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mobile SSH Terminal or meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale?

Mobile SSH Terminal currently peaks at #107 in the App Store charts, and meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale at #99. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*