# Mobile SSH Terminal vs Terminalko

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Terminalko at 100% against Mobile SSH Terminal's 0%. Terminalko also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and chart position (#16 vs #124). Mobile SSH Terminal's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Mobile SSH Terminal is free to download; Terminalko costs $4.99 up front. Mobile SSH Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and Terminalko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Terminalko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mobile SSH Terminal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Terminalko's.

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, Terminalko every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile SSH Terminal | Terminalko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminalko-ssh-terminal/id6771544411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #124 | **#16** |
| Size | 49 MB | 22 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) | [BEGRIP](https://appshunter.io/developer/899099115) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile SSH Terminal

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

**Currently charting:** #124 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 |


### Terminalko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminalko-ssh-terminal/id6771544411)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #105 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Connect to remote servers like VPS, Raspberry Pi, or Linux boxes directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app provides a real terminal experience with advanced features for managing connections and executing commands securely.

**Highlights:** Connect to VPS, Raspberry Pi, Linux, xterm-256color PTY with ANSI colors, Password or key authentication, Jump hosts support, Command snippets, Auto-reconnect for dropped sessions, Multiple parallel sessions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terminalko Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Terminalko Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile SSH Terminal free?

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

### Is Terminalko free?

Terminalko costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Terminalko is rated higher. Mobile SSH Terminal averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Terminalko averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Mobile SSH Terminal nor Terminalko shows ads.

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

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, and Terminalko every 4 days. Most recently, Mobile SSH Terminal was updated on October 25, 2026 and Terminalko on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mobile SSH Terminal or Terminalko?

Mobile SSH Terminal currently peaks at #124 in the App Store charts, and Terminalko at #16. 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.*