Terminus SSH Terminal vs Conduit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Terminus SSH Terminal
This utility app provides a fast, secure, and intuitive way for developers and power users to connect to remote servers via SSH. It offers reliable performance for managing servers and running commands from any location.
- Fast and secure SSH connection
- Intuitive user interface
- Key-based authentication
- Multiple session support
- Smooth keyboard handling
- Remote server management
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A fast, secure, and intuitive iOS terminal app for connecting to remote servers via SSH. Built for developers and power users, it delivers a clean terminal experience with reliable performance on the go. Features include key-based authentication, multiple session support, and smooth keyboard handling. Perfect for managing servers, running commands, and troubleshooting from anywhere.
Conduit
Manage all your remote connections, including SSH, RDP, and VNC, from a single, secure mobile app. Organize credentials, access servers, and control workstations with an encrypted vault and cloud sync.
- Encrypted credential vault
- Multi-protocol support (SSH, RDP, VNC, Web)
- Full SSH terminal emulator
- Remote desktop (RDP) with touch gestures
- VNC client
- Cloud sync across devices
- Folder organization and search
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Conduit is a complete remote connection manager built for IT professionals, developers, and sysadmins who need fast, secure access to their infrastructure from anywhere. CREATE & MANAGE YOUR VAULT ON MOBILE Get started right from your iPhone or iPad — create encrypted vaults, add and edit connection entries, manage credentials, and organize everything into folders. No desktop app required. MULTI-PROTOCOL SUPPORT Connect to any server or workstation using SSH, RDP, VNC, or web sessions — all from a single, unified interface. No need to juggle multiple apps. FULL SSH TERMINAL A complete terminal emulator with support for keyboard shortcuts, cursor rendering, and session persistence. Run commands, manage servers, and troubleshoot issues on the go. REMOTE DESKTOP (RDP) Access Windows desktops and servers with full graphical RDP sessions. Supports touch gestures for seamless navigation on iPhone and iPad. VNC REMOTE ACCESS Connect to macOS, Linux, and other VNC-enabled machines with a high-performance VNC client built on modern Swift frameworks. WEB SESSIONS Launch authenticated web sessions to management consoles, dashboards, and internal tools — complete with credential autofill from your encrypted vault. ENCRYPTED CREDENTIAL VAULT Your passwords, SSH keys, and connection details are protected with AES-256-GCM encryption and secured behind biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID). Credentials never leave your device unencrypted. CLOUD SYNC Sync your vault across devices securely. Your connections and credentials stay encrypted end-to-end and are available wherever you need them. ORGANIZED WORKSPACE Group connections into folders, search across your vault, and launch sessions with a single tap. Designed for professionals managing dozens or hundreds of connections. BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD A native SwiftUI experience optimized for both iPhone and iPad, with responsive layouts and full keyboard support for iPad Pro users. KEY FEATURES - Create and edit vaults directly on mobile - Add, edit, and organize connection entries - SSH terminal with full keyboard and cursor support - RDP remote desktop with touch gesture navigation - VNC client for macOS, Linux, and more - Web sessions with credential autofill - AES-256-GCM encrypted vault - Face ID & Touch ID biometric unlock - iCloud sync across devices - Folder organization and search - Auto-lock with configurable timeout - Dark mode support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Terminus SSH Terminal at 4.2 against Conduit's 1.0. Terminus SSH Terminal also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1). Conduit's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Terminus SSH Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminus SSH Terminal has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Terminus SSH Terminal ships an update every 5 months, Conduit weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Terminus SSH Terminal | Conduit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (14 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Constellation Ltd | Christopher Vautour |
In-app purchases
Terminus SSH Terminal
No in-app purchases
Conduit
No in-app purchases
