Comparison

Mobile SSH Terminal vs ZScripter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mobile SSH Terminal

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
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Mobile Terminal is a full SSH client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your Linux and Unix servers, run commands in a real terminal, and manage the keys you connect with — all in one app. A REAL TERMINAL - xterm-compatible terminal emulator with full ANSI colour support - Scrollback, so nothing is lost when output flies past - Ctrl, Esc, Tab and arrow keys on a dedicated key row — vim, htop, tmux and nano work properly - One-tap quick commands: ls -la, pwd, cd .., top, df -h - Adjustable font size and font family, light and dark terminal themes - Pair a Bluetooth or USB keyboard — the on-screen keys step aside REMOTE FILES OVER SFTP - Browse the remote filesystem with sizes, dates and permissions - Upload and download files, and share them straight from the app - Create, rename, delete and change permissions without a command - Edit config files in place with the built-in text editor YOUR SERVERS, ONE TAP AWAY - Save connection profiles with name, host, port and username - Password or SSH key authentication, chosen per connection - Test a connection before you save it - Reconnect to any saved server in a single tap SSH KEY MANAGEMENT BUILT IN - Generate RSA key pairs (2048-bit or 4096-bit) on the device - Import an existing private key from a file, or paste it in - View SHA256 fingerprints and copy public keys to install on a server - Private keys go into the iOS Keychain — never plain text, never our servers SECURITY - Your keys and passwords stay on your device - Optional Face ID or Touch ID lock before the app opens - We never see, transmit or store your server credentials - Standard SSH protocol, straight to your server, no relay in between COMMAND HISTORY - Every command is recorded, grouped by connection - Search your history to find the command you ran last month - Export or share a session's history as a text file 19 LANGUAGES English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. WHO IT IS FOR System administrators, backend and DevOps engineers, students learning Linux, self-hosters running a home lab, and anyone who has ever needed to restart a service while away from a desk. PREMIUM Mobile Terminal is a subscription app, with monthly, yearly and lifetime plans. A subscription unlocks unlimited connections, unlimited keys and unlimited terminal sessions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel a subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. REQUIREMENTS iOS 15.6 or later, and network access to the servers you connect to — port 22 or a custom port. SUPPORT Questions, bugs or feature requests: support@binaryscript.com Privacy Policy: https://binaryscript.com/ssh-terminal/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Mobile Terminal is built by BinaryScript.

About

ZScripter

Play a wide variety of visual novel games from different engines on your mobile device. Import your own game files, manage saves, and even translate games in real-time. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with adjustable text and controls.

Highlights
  • Supports Ren'Py, KiriKiri, RPG Maker, and more engines
  • Import games from various archive formats and APKs
  • Real-time in-game translation with AI or on-device models
  • Save editor for Ren'Py games
  • Customizable touch controls and controller bindings
  • Local save management and backups
Features
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ZScripter plays compatible Ren'Py, RealLive, NScripter, (PONS)ONScripter-EN/RU/JH/Yuri, Artemis, Siglus, AI5 and UK2 games as well as KiriKiri (+Kirikiroid2 patches) and RPG Maker MV/MZ & XP, VX and VX Ace support. - ZScripter supports 115 specific Ren'Py releases across the 6.15.x, 6.17.x, 6.18.x, 6.99.x, 7.0.x–7.8.x, and 8.0.x–8.6.x release families - The shared NScripter-family runtime supports ONScripter, ONScripter-EN, ONScripter-RU, ONScripter-JH, and ONScripter-Yuri, with dedicated Yuri compatibility profiles for GBK (Chinese), Shift-JIS (Japanese), and UTF-8. - The shared NScripter-family runtime also includes dedicated PONScripter compatibility profiles for Original/Mion (2011), Sekai Project Steam releases, Witch Hunt (1× and 2×), and 07th-Mod (v3 and v4). - Custom RealLive engine has support for English and Japanese RealLive game variants, supporting most RealLive novels. - KiriKiri engine with Kirikiroid2 patch support. - RPG Maker MV/MZ & XP, VX, and VX Ace engine with full patch and MTool translation support. BRING YOUR OWN GAMES (FILES + WEB IMPORTER) - Import games you own from folders, ZIP, RAR, 7z, LHA/LZH, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ, and ISO disc images. - Import supported self-extracting EXE packages, including Inno Setup, NSIS, and supported FreeArc formats. - Extract compatible game data from APK, XAPK, APKS, APKM, AAB, and IPA packages. Split RAR and 7z archives are also supported. - Choose files through the Files app, or transfer games from another computer on the same Wi-Fi network. REN'PY TRANSLATION - Enable translation, choose your source and target languages, and translate dialogue and menus directly in Ren'Py games. - Use Apple on-device translation on iOS 18 or later with supported downloaded language models. - Or connect AI models with your own API key and an internet connection. Game text and context are sent to your selected provider with your permission. LOCAL SAVES, BACKUPS AND FILES - Edit supported Ren'Py save-slot and persistent data with the dedicated Save Editor. - Manage storage, create save snapshots, roll back saves, and export complete game-and-save backups. - Games and saves are stored on this device; ZScripter does not provide iCloud syncing. READING AND CONTROLS - Adjust in-game text size in Ren'Py games in real time. - Customize touch controls, hardware controller bindings where supported, and per-game orientation. Ren'Py is a registered trademark. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ZScripter is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Ren'Py project or any named developers, publishers, or community projects. ZScripter’s engine compatibility is tested against thousands of game distributions, with checks covering startup, rendering, and engine-specific behavior. Compatibility varies by game and version.

Screenshots

Mobile SSH Terminal4 screens
ZScripter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZScripter at 95% against Mobile SSH Terminal's 0%. ZScripter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mobile SSH Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. ZScripter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZScripter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZScripter has 58 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mobile SSH Terminal's written reviews are positive against 95% of ZScripter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, ZScripter every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Mobile SSH Terminal versus ZScripter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile SSH TerminalZScripter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.8 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews95.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings658 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#50 — better#90
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB746 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBinaryscript Private LimitedConnor Kulczytzky

Customer experience

Mobile SSH Terminal

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ZScripter

All ratings58 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.6%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mobile SSH Terminal

Subscriptions2
  • Mobile Terminal Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.001 Month
  • Mobile Terminal Yearly Premium3 Days trial$56.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$119.00
None

ZScripter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile SSH Terminal free?
Mobile SSH Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZScripter free?
ZScripter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile SSH Terminal or ZScripter?
ZScripter is rated higher. Mobile SSH Terminal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ZScripter averages 4.8 from 58 ratings.
Do Mobile SSH Terminal or ZScripter have ads?
Neither Mobile SSH Terminal nor ZScripter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile SSH Terminal or ZScripter?
Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, and ZScripter every 2 days. Most recently, Mobile SSH Terminal was updated on November 5, 2026 and ZScripter on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Mobile SSH Terminal or ZScripter?
Mobile SSH Terminal currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and ZScripter at #90. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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