Comparison

SSH Terminator vs Ajar

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

Head to head
About

SSH Terminator

Features
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SSH. Nothing more. Nothing less. Stop fighting with cluttered interfaces when you just need to talk to your server. Terminal is a stripped-back, high-performance SSH client designed for those who value aesthetics as much as utility. We removed the noise so you can focus on the code. The Vibe: Ultra-Minimal Design: A clean "Void" aesthetic that looks great on OLED screens. Deep Customization: Fine-tune your environment with hex-code color support, font-size sliders, and instant theme switching. Presets Built for Devs: Includes pre-loaded themes like Dracula, Monokai, Matrix, Ocean, and Void. The Utility: Session History: Review your logs, errors, and previous connections instantly. Saved Commands: Write once, run often. Save your most used snippets (like ls, docker ps, or update scripts) for one-tap execution. Smart Connection: Seamlessly manage multiple servers (IP, Port, User) with a zero-friction login flow. Loading Aesthetics: Enjoy custom ASCII visualizations while you wait for the handshake. No ads. No tracking. Just the terminal you’ve been looking for.

About

Ajar

Access your Mac, Linux computer, or server remotely via SSH and tmux. Manage sessions, transfer files, and receive alerts for ongoing tasks. Offers both free and subscription-based Pro features for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • SSH and tmux session management
  • Multiple app windows on iPad
  • Hardware keyboard support
  • Select and copy terminal output
  • Secure key storage
  • File transfer and screenshot paste (Pro)
  • Alerts for task completion (Pro)
Features
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Ajar is a native SSH terminal for returning to your Mac, Linux computer, or server from iPhone and iPad. Connect with your own SSH key and keep work running in tmux while you move between devices. Free features: • SSH and tmux: reattach named sessions, switch windows, and create, rename, or close tmux windows. • Multiple app windows on iPad: open different connections alongside your work. • Touch controls for Escape, Control, arrows, and Tab, plus hardware keyboard support. • Select and copy terminal output. Full-screen programs may keep their own history separately from tmux scrollback. • Saved connections, optional secure key storage protected by device authentication, and light and dark terminal themes. • Offline SSH and tmux guides with practical examples. Ajar Pro adds: • Conversation view of Claude Code and Codex from their own session logs, with read-aloud controls. • Screenshot paste and file transfer between your device and your connected computer. • Alerts when a shell command or agent turn finishes or an agent needs input. Tap an alert to return to its tmux window. Your computer must be reachable over SSH. tmux is required for persistent sessions. Conversation view requires Claude Code or Codex running in tmux and Python 3. Alerts require the completion helper, internet access, and notification permission. Some agent hooks require review in the agent’s own settings. No AI account is needed for the SSH terminal; coding-agent accounts are separate. Ajar Pro offers monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions. Prices and any eligible free trial are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://portlight-notifications.torresrobert.workers.dev/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SSH Terminator4 screens
Ajar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SSH Terminator at none against Ajar's 2. SSH Terminator also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Ajar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SSH Terminator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH Terminator ships an update weekly, Ajar every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SSH Terminator versus Ajar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH TerminatorAjar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonarc Systems, IncRobert Torres

In-app purchases

None

SSH Terminator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ajar

Subscriptions2
  • Ajar Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Ajar Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is SSH Terminator free?
SSH Terminator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ajar free?
Ajar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSH Terminator or Ajar have ads?
Neither SSH Terminator nor Ajar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSH Terminator or Ajar?
SSH Terminator ships an update weekly, and Ajar every 9 days. Most recently, SSH Terminator was updated on November 13, 2026 and Ajar on November 10, 2026.

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