Comparison

ConnectPro SSH Terminal vs TermLink

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

TermLink

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TermLink turns your iPhone into a compact SSH companion for AI coding, server checks, and remote file handoff. Connect to your own SSH host with a password, an imported ed25519/ECDSA key, or a key pair generated in the app, copy the public key, and keep the setup steps close to the terminal. Upload screenshots or photos over SCP, then pass the remote path to Codex, Claude Code, or another AI coding workflow without retyping it. The local workspace stays inside the iOS app sandbox. Built-in commands cover file navigation, JSON formatting, Base64 encode/decode, and JavaScriptCore-backed Node-compatible snippets for safe learning and small experiments. Key features: - SSH profile setup: password authentication (stored only in this device's Keychain), import of existing OpenSSH ed25519/ECDSA private keys, including passphrase-protected keys (the passphrase is never stored) - 3-step ed25519 key setup: create, register on your server, test the connection. Switch an existing profile to the new key - Free quick-reply bar: 1, 2, 3, Enter, Esc, y and Shift+Tab in one tap to answer Claude Code and Codex prompts - Optional Face ID / Touch ID protection for private keys and saved passwords - Remote shell access from iPhone - SCP image upload and remote path handoff - Snippets for frequent SSH commands and AI prompts - Sandboxed local files and bundled command shims - JSON formatter, Base64 tools, and JavaScriptCore snippets - Japanese IME support and app language switching - Adjustable terminal font size - Optional Pro themes, multiple tabs, multiple SSH profiles, multiple snippets, and remote path insertion RSA keys are not supported. Passphrase-protected keys are supported in OpenSSH format (ssh-keygen's default encryption). Password authentication requires PasswordAuthentication to be enabled on the server. TermLink is built as an SSH companion, a command-line learning tool, and an AI coding handoff surface. It is not a native package manager, an external code store, or a way to run downloaded native executables after review. Japanese: TermLink は、iPhone から SSH ホストや AI コーディング環境へつなぐための端末ワークスペースです。SSH 接続(パスワード認証・パスフレーズ付きを含む鍵の読み込み・Face ID での鍵の保護に対応)、クイック返信バー、SCP 画像アップロード、Codex / Claude Code 向けのリモートパス連携、サンドボックス内ファイル操作、JSON 整形、Base64 変換、スニペット、Pro テーマなどを利用できます。アプリ外のコードをダウンロードして実行するネイティブパッケージマネージャーではありません。

Screenshots

ConnectPro SSH Terminal4 screens
TermLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ConnectPro SSH Terminal at none against TermLink's 1. ConnectPro SSH Terminal also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). TermLink's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On price and ads 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. TermLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ConnectPro SSH Terminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ConnectPro SSH Terminal ships an update every 5 months, TermLink every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
ConnectPro SSH Terminal versus TermLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectPro SSH TerminalTermLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFATIH BILGICKenichi Nagamatsu

In-app purchases

None

ConnectPro SSH Terminal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TermLink

One-time1
  • TermLink Pro$4.99

Questions

Is ConnectPro SSH Terminal free?
ConnectPro SSH Terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TermLink free?
TermLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ConnectPro SSH Terminal or TermLink have ads?
Neither ConnectPro SSH Terminal nor TermLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ConnectPro SSH Terminal or TermLink?
ConnectPro SSH Terminal ships an update every 5 months, and TermLink every 4 days. Most recently, ConnectPro SSH Terminal was updated on October 25, 2026 and TermLink on October 25, 2026.

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