Comparison

PG Terminal Pro vs Cmd+Ctrl

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

Head to head
About

PG Terminal Pro

Features
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TerminalPro - Professional SSH Terminal A powerful and intuitive SSH terminal application designed specifically for mobile devices. TerminalPro brings desktop-class terminal functionality to your iPhone or iPad with a custom-built keyboard optimized for command-line work. KEY FEATURES Custom Terminal Keyboard • Full QWERTY layout with instant character-by-character input • Dedicated row of terminal special keys (ESC, arrows, Ctrl shortcuts) • Symbol layout for programming characters • No lag - cursor follows your typing in real-time • Haptic feedback for better typing experience Multi-Session Management • Connect to multiple SSH servers simultaneously • Easy tab switching between sessions • Each session maintains its own state • Quick session creation from saved connections Connection Management • Save unlimited SSH connections • Password authentication support • Custom port configuration • Edit and delete connections easily • Quick-connect from your saved list Powerful Terminal Features • Full xterm-256color terminal emulation • Command history tracking • Favorite commands for quick access • Custom command input dialog • Proper cursor positioning and rendering • Full terminal resize support Professional Tools • Arrow keys for navigation • Page Up/Down for scrolling • Ctrl shortcuts (^C, ^D, ^Z, etc.) • Tab completion support • Backspace and Delete keys • Home/End navigation User-Friendly Interface • Clean, modern dark theme • Intuitive connection management • Easy-to-use toolbar • Responsive design • Optimized for mobile screens Secure & Private • Direct SSH connections - no proxy servers • Passwords stored locally on device • No data collection or analytics • Open source terminal emulation PERFECT FOR • System administrators managing remote servers • Developers working on cloud infrastructure • DevOps engineers monitoring deployments • Network engineers configuring equipment • Students learning Linux and command-line tools • Anyone needing reliable SSH access on mobile WHY TERMINALPRO? Unlike other terminal apps that rely on the system keyboard, TerminalPro includes a specially designed keyboard that eliminates the frustrating lag and batching issues common with mobile terminals. Every key press is sent immediately, giving you the responsive, desktop-like experience you expect from a professional tool. The multi-session support means you can monitor logs on one server while deploying to another, or quickly switch between development, staging, and production environments - all from a single app. GETTING STARTED 1. Add your first SSH connection with host, port, username, and password 2. Tap the connection to launch your terminal session 3. Use the custom keyboard for fast, accurate typing 4. Access your command history and favorites from the toolbar 5. Open multiple sessions and switch between them with tabs SUPPORT Having issues or suggestions? We're here to help! Contact us through the app settings or visit our support page. TerminalPro is continuously updated with new features and improvements based on user feedback. Download now and experience the best SSH terminal for iOS!

About

Cmd+Ctrl

Features
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Cmd+Ctrl (Command and Control) lets you manage AI coding agent sessions from anywhere. Start conversations with agents including Claude Code, Cursor, Codex CLI, GitHub Copilot, and Gemini CLI – then monitor progress, reply to questions, and get push notifications, all from your phone or watch. Features: - Start and manage coding agent sessions remotely - Real-time streaming of agent responses and tool usage - Reply to continue conversations from any device - Push notifications when agents complete tasks or need input - Apple Watch companion app for quick replies from your wrist - Supports various coding agents, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and more Cmd+Ctrl runs a lightweight daemon on your dev machine that connects your agents to the app. Install takes under a minute. Requires a Cmd+Ctrl account. Visit cmd-ctrl.ai to sign up. Terms of Use: https://cmd-ctrl.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://cmd-ctrl.ai/privacy

Screenshots

PG Terminal Pro4 screens
Cmd+Ctrl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cmd+Ctrl at none against PG Terminal Pro's shown. PG Terminal Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. PG Terminal Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cmd+Ctrl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PG Terminal Pro ships an update every 10 days, Cmd+Ctrl weekly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PG Terminal Pro versus Cmd+Ctrl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPG Terminal ProCmd+Ctrl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCeltic Wards, LLCCmd+Ctrl LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PG Terminal Pro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Cmd+Ctrl

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is PG Terminal Pro free?
PG Terminal Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cmd+Ctrl free?
Cmd+Ctrl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PG Terminal Pro or Cmd+Ctrl have ads?
PG Terminal Pro shows ads; Cmd+Ctrl does not.
Which is updated more often, PG Terminal Pro or Cmd+Ctrl?
PG Terminal Pro ships an update every 10 days, and Cmd+Ctrl weekly. Most recently, PG Terminal Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and Cmd+Ctrl on September 21, 2026.

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