Comparison

PG Terminal Pro vs Kinsman SSH

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

Kinsman SSH

Connect to your servers securely using password or private key authentication. Offers features like saving multiple connections, importing keys, and a clean terminal interface. Includes remote control capabilities for Mac terminals and a data bridge feature.

Highlights
  • Save multiple SSH connections
  • Password and private key authentication
  • Import keys via Files, AirDrop, QR code
  • Full interactive terminal
  • Secure credential storage
  • Universal Clipboard support
  • Mac terminal remote control
Features
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Kinsman SSH is a focused, no-nonsense SSH client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your servers securely with password or private key authentication. Features: - Save multiple SSH host connections - Password and private key authentication - Import keys via Files, AirDrop, QR code scan, or directly from your Mac over local WiFi - Full interactive terminal with command input - Secure credential storage in Keychain - Universal Clipboard support — copy on Mac, paste in app - Copy terminal output with one tap - Clean, dark terminal interface - Works on iPhone and iPad 5 free connection slots included. Purchase more as needed. Remote Control Pair with Kinsman Terminal on your Mac by scanning a QR code, then drive a terminal tab from your phone — switch and search tabs, send one command to several at once, take a screenshot of the Mac's terminal, and reuse recent commands. Data Bridge Use your iPhone's cellular connection from your Mac when the Wi-Fi you are both on has no working internet. Protected by a PIN, with a live traffic log, block and allow rules, and an optional data cap. Runs only while the app is open. VNC Screen Sharing is available as an in-app purchase.

Screenshots

PG Terminal Pro4 screens
Kinsman SSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kinsman SSH at none against PG Terminal Pro's shown. PG Terminal Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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 Kinsman SSH sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PG Terminal Pro ships an update every 10 days, Kinsman SSH fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PG Terminal Pro versus Kinsman SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPG Terminal ProKinsman SSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCeltic Wards, LLCJames Kinsman

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PG Terminal Pro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
2 purchases

Kinsman SSH

One-time2
  • 5 Connection Slots$1.99
  • 10 Connection Slots$2.99

Questions

Is PG Terminal Pro free?
PG Terminal Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kinsman SSH free?
Kinsman SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PG Terminal Pro or Kinsman SSH have ads?
PG Terminal Pro shows ads; Kinsman SSH does not.
Which is updated more often, PG Terminal Pro or Kinsman SSH?
PG Terminal Pro ships an update every 10 days, and Kinsman SSH fortnightly. Most recently, PG Terminal Pro was updated on October 8, 2026 and Kinsman SSH on October 17, 2026.

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