Comparison

TerminalX vs ModernTerminal SSH

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

Head to head
About

TerminalX

Features
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Connect to your servers smarter than ever. TerminalX is the first SSH terminal on Apple ecosystem with built-in AI assistance. KEY FEATURES: SSH & Terminal â€ĸ Full SSH2 support with password and key authentication â€ĸ Modern terminal emulator with 256-color support â€ĸ iCloud Keychain integration for secure key storage â€ĸ Multiple connections with tabbed interface â€ĸ Port forwarding (local, remote, dynamic) â€ĸ Mosh protocol support for unstable connections AI-Powered Assistance â€ĸ Get instant explanations for error messages â€ĸ Generate commands from natural language â€ĸ AI suggests fixes for common issues â€ĸ Context-aware command completion â€ĸ Multiple AI providers supported Server Monitoring â€ĸ Real-time CPU, memory, disk monitoring â€ĸ Multi-server dashboard overview â€ĸ Health status indicators and alerts â€ĸ Quick connect from monitoring view Smart Features â€ĸ Command snippets library with categories â€ĸ SFTP file browser with drag & drop â€ĸ Session history and command search â€ĸ Custom themes and fonts â€ĸ Keyboard shortcuts for power users Universal App â€ĸ Native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac â€ĸ iCloud sync for connections and settings â€ĸ Stage Manager and Split View support â€ĸ External keyboard full support SUBSCRIPTION: â€ĸ Free: 2 connections, basic snippets, 10 AI queries/day â€ĸ Pro: Unlimited everything, priority support â€ĸ 7-day free trial for Pro subscription â€ĸ Lifetime option available Built with privacy in mind. All credentials stored locally in Secure Enclave. Your data never leaves your device. --- SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: â€ĸ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase â€ĸ Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period â€ĸ Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period â€ĸ You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase â€ĸ Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms of Service: https://terminalx.mixxai.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://terminalx.mixxai.app/privacy.html

About

ModernTerminal SSH

Features
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ModernTerminal is a modern SSH terminal for remote development, mobile operations, and everyday server maintenance. Create SSH profiles for Linux machines, NAS devices, development hosts, and private servers, then connect quickly with saved host, port, username, and startup command details. The terminal is designed for serious work on a touch device. Use a readable dark theme, monospaced text, arrow keys, Esc, Tab, Ctrl, paste protection, and reusable command snippets for common tasks such as checking Git status, starting tmux, running tests, or inspecting server logs. Credentials stay on your device through Keychain, and host key verification helps you notice unexpected server changes. ModernTerminal is built for developers, operators, indie makers, and anyone who needs secure SSH access away from the desk.

Screenshots

TerminalX4 screens
ModernTerminal SSH3 screens

Verdict

The call

TerminalX and ModernTerminal SSH are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. TerminalX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ModernTerminal SSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TerminalX versus ModernTerminal SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminalXModernTerminal SSH
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWiz Studioč°Ļ įžŠ

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TerminalX

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • TerminalX Pro Lifetime$99.99
1 purchases

ModernTerminal SSH

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is TerminalX free?
TerminalX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ModernTerminal SSH free?
ModernTerminal SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TerminalX or ModernTerminal SSH have ads?
Neither TerminalX nor ModernTerminal SSH shows ads.

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