PG Terminal Pro vs Pling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
PG Terminal Pro
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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!
Pling
Control your servers from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. This app offers a powerful SSH client with AI-powered command generation, remote desktop streaming, and push notifications for server monitoring. It also includes an SFTP file manager and Wake-on-LAN functionality.
- AI-powered command generation
- Remote desktop streaming
- Push notifications for server monitoring
- SFTP file manager
- Wake-on-LAN
- Split-screen terminal on iPhone Duo
- Mosh support for unstable connections
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Your servers, in your pocket. Pling is the most powerful SSH client and push notification platform for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Spin up a terminal in seconds, or say what you want done and let Pling run the session. MADE FOR iPHONE DUO Unfold for a bigger terminal: run two sessions side by side or stacked, drag the divider to resize, and switch panes from the keyboard. Split view works on iPad too. COMMAND AGENT Describe a task in plain English and Pling runs the SSH session for you: planning, dispatching, reading output, and adjusting as it goes. It asks on real decisions and stops before anything destructive. Launch it from the new Spotlight launcher or any terminal. SSH & TERMINAL A real terminal: full ANSI color, true emulation, and good-looking themes. Connect with SSH or Mosh. Mosh keeps sessions alive through subway tunnels and cellular handoffs. Jump hosts, SSH config import, and live port forwarding you can edit mid-session. Plus CRT mode, keyboard reordering, and saved snippets. REMOTE DESKTOP Stream and control a host's full graphical desktop in-app over hardware-accelerated H.264. Move the pointer, type on-screen, pinch to zoom, and tune resolution, frame rate, and bitrate. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Hook up servers, scripts, and CI with one HTTP request. Custom channels, low-to-critical priorities, and action URLs to a runbook. End-to-end encrypted, delivered even when Pling is closed. AI COMMANDS & VOICE Forget a flag? Generate commands with AI tuned to your setup, or speak them on-device with Whisper or Apple Speech. Add photos or files for context. SERVER MONITORING Watch CPU, memory, disk, network, and uptime live via our agent or over SSH. Set thresholds and get pushed the moment a box runs hot. SFTP FILE MANAGER Browse, upload, download, and edit remote files natively. Preview images, PDFs, and docs. Search the directory and multi-select for bulk delete or downloads. WAKE ON LAN Power on a sleeping machine remotely. Pling sends the magic packet directly or via another host, with live status until it wakes. SESSIONS & HOSTS Every host card shows live reachability, plus a badge when the Pling agent is installed. Session recording and live sharing to pair in real time. Tap a host with a tmux or zellij session running and Pling jumps back in instead of duplicating it. Save a Workspace; hosts plus their sessions; and restore it on any synced device. Batch commands and schedule recurring jobs 24/7. SECURITY Keys and credentials live in Keychain, behind Face ID or Touch ID, with auto-lock, host verification, and fingerprint management. Optionally sync SSH keys and passwords via your Pling Account, with an audit screen for what syncs and what stays local. YOUR PLING ACCOUNT Sign in with Apple or Google to your own account; link both or merge duplicates. Your hosts, keys, and settings sync across devices, and you can now use Pling on the web. APPLE WATCH, WIDGETS & SIRI Triage notifications, check status, and run commands from your wrist with iPhone nearby; complications show unread counts. Pin hosts to your Home Screen and ask Siri if prod is up. FREE FEATURES ⢠3 concurrent SSH sessions ⢠5 saved hosts ⢠SSH and Mosh connections ⢠SFTP file browsing ⢠8 terminal themes ⢠Voice input ⢠Local network discovery PLING PRO ⢠10 concurrent sessions ⢠Unlimited saved hosts ⢠Push notifications with custom channels ⢠API token for integrations ⢠Unlimited scheduled commands ⢠Unlimited AI command generation and Command Agent ⢠All premium themes and CRT effects ⢠Session sharing ⢠Server monitoring with agent and alerts ⢠Docker container control ⢠Email digests ⢠Critical alerts and notification rules ⢠Workspaces: save and restore host + session bundles ⢠Pling Account sync for hosts, keys, snippets, and workspaces An SSH-accessible server is required for terminal features. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://plingpush.com/privacy.txt
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pling at none against PG Terminal Pro's shown. Pling also leads on chart position (#52 vs unranked). 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 Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PG Terminal Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PG Terminal Pro ships an update every 10 days, Pling weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PG Terminal Pro | Pling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | ā | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | ā | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | ā | #52 ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Celtic Wards, LLC | Layton Labs AB |
In-app purchases
PG Terminal Pro
- Remove Ads$2.99
Pling
- Pling Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pling Pro - Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Pling Pro - Lifetime$59.99









