# Mobile SSH Terminal vs Termiux

Mobile SSH Terminal and Termiux both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Termiux's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mobile SSH Terminal's. Mobile SSH Terminal's advantage is chart position (#76 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Termiux sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Mobile SSH Terminal against 3.0 for Termiux. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Mobile SSH Terminal's written reviews are positive against 50% of Termiux's.

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, Termiux every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile SSH Terminal | Termiux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390/reviews) | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termiux-modern-ssh-client/id6761715966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binaryscript Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851378192) | [Tahmiez Sandaim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836592397) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile SSH Terminal

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

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #157 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 |


### Termiux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termiux-modern-ssh-client/id6761715966)

This app provides secure remote access to servers via SSH, SFTP, and FTP. It offers a desktop-class terminal experience for managing Linux, VPS, and cloud instances directly from a mobile device.

**Highlights:** SSH terminal for remote server access, FTP and SFTP client for secure file transfers, Multi-session terminal connections, Discover nearby SSH-supported devices, Fast and lightweight command-line interface, Manage Linux, VPS, and cloud servers

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Features - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock Pro Features - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile SSH Terminal free?

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

### Is Termiux free?

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

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

Mobile SSH Terminal and Termiux are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Mobile SSH Terminal nor Termiux shows ads.

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

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, and Termiux every 4 days. Most recently, Mobile SSH Terminal was updated on October 19, 2026 and Termiux on October 15, 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.*