Comparison

ConnectPro SSH Terminal vs SaiTerm

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

Head to head
About

ConnectPro SSH Terminal

Features
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ConnectPro is a free SSH, SFTP and Telnet client for iPhone and iPad, with a built-in local terminal. No account, no ads, no subscriptions — your servers, keys and passwords stay on your device. TRY IT WITHOUT A SERVER • Local Terminal: a sandboxed shell on your device with 40+ commands (ls, cd, cat, grep, find, tree, pipes and redirects) working on the app's own files. • Demo Server: a simulated Linux server to explore the SSH terminal. SSH TERMINAL • Full xterm-256color terminal with tabs for multiple sessions • Extra key bar: Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, arrows, function keys, paste • Password, keyboard-interactive and public-key authentication • Jump host (bastion) support, keep-alive, startup command per host • Automatic reconnect after network changes • 20+ color themes and adjustable font size • Session recording and playback KEYCHAIN & SECURITY • Generate Ed25519 or RSA keys, or import existing OpenSSH / PEM keys • Copy public keys to paste into authorized_keys • Passwords and private keys are stored in the iOS Keychain • Known hosts: server fingerprints are verified and changes are flagged • Face ID / Touch ID app lock and auto-lock on inactivity • Password-protected encrypted backup file (AES-256) to move to a new device SFTP FILE MANAGER • Browse, upload, download, rename and delete files and folders • Change permissions (chmod) • Transfer progress with cancel SNIPPETS & MULTI-HOST TASKS • Save frequently used commands with {{variables}} • Run a snippet on several servers at once and see each server's output and exit code PORT FORWARDING • Local (-L), remote (-R) and dynamic SOCKS5 (-D) tunnels SERVER TOOLS • Server monitor: CPU, memory, disk and network • Docker: list, start, stop, restart and inspect containers and images OPTIONAL AI ASSISTANT Use your own OpenAI or Anthropic API key, or a local Ollama server, to explain errors and suggest commands. Nothing is sent to an AI provider until you add a key and give consent. Suggested commands are always shown to you before they run. OPTIONAL VOICE COMMANDS Speak commands hands-free. The microphone is used only while voice mode is on. TELNET Connect to routers, switches and legacy devices over Telnet (unencrypted; use on trusted networks). Privacy: ConnectPro has no analytics and no tracking. See the privacy policy for details.

About

SaiTerm

Features
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SaiTerm brings a full-featured SSH terminal experience to iPhone and iPad. **Easy Connection** Enter a hostname, port, and username to connect to your server instantly. Supports password and public key authentication (Ed25519 / ECDSA). Generate or import SSH keys directly in the app. Passwords and private keys are stored securely in the Keychain. **Multi-hop SSH (Jump Hosts)** Connect through bastion servers with multi-hop SSH. Access internal servers and private networks without a VPN. **Port Forwarding** Access services on remote servers from your device with local port forwarding. Configure multiple port forwards per host and start them automatically on connection. Open forwarded web services directly in your browser. **Multiple Sessions** Connect multiple sessions to the same host simultaneously and switch between them with tabs. Sessions are maintained even in the background. **Terminal Customization** Choose from 8 themes including Dark, Light, Solarized, Dracula, Nord, Monokai, and Tokyo Night. Adjust the font size to your preference. **Connection Stability** Auto-reconnect on unexpected disconnections, automatic recovery from WebView crashes, and connection buffer preservation for a reliable experience. **Startup Commands** Set commands to run automatically after login for each host. No need to manually type shell initialization or aliases every time. **Hardware Keyboard Support** Full support for external keyboards on iPad. An accessory bar with Escape, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, and arrow keys is also available for comfortable use with the on-screen keyboard. **Pro Subscription** Jump host connections, premium themes (Solarized, Dracula, Nord, Monokai, Tokyo Night), and startup commands are available with the Pro plan. Please review our privacy policy and term of use: Privacy Policy: https://saiterm.isidesystem.net/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ConnectPro SSH Terminal4 screens
SaiTerm3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ConnectPro SSH Terminal at none against SaiTerm's 2. ConnectPro SSH Terminal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. SaiTerm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ConnectPro SSH Terminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ConnectPro SSH Terminal versus SaiTerm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectPro SSH TerminalSaiTerm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFATIH BILGICiside system

In-app purchases

None

ConnectPro SSH Terminal

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SaiTerm

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is ConnectPro SSH Terminal free?
ConnectPro SSH Terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SaiTerm free?
SaiTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ConnectPro SSH Terminal or SaiTerm have ads?
Neither ConnectPro SSH Terminal nor SaiTerm shows ads.

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