Comparison

AgentShell vs Termova

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

Head to head
About

AgentShell

This app provides developers with an SSH client to manage AI coding tools on remote servers. It offers push notifications for agent input, multiple session management, and secure key storage. Stay connected and in control of your development environment from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • AI agent support with push notifications
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island session status
  • Up to 10 simultaneous sessions
  • 256-color terminal with extra keyboard row
  • Secure key storage in iOS Keychain
  • Unlimited saved connection profiles
Features
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AgentShell is an SSH client for developers who run AI coding tools like Claude Code and Gemini CLI on remote servers. The problem it solves You're running Claude on a dev server. It needs a yes/no answer. Your phone is in your pocket. Without notifications, you'd have no idea it's waiting. AgentShell watches your terminal for input prompts and notifies you. Works whether the app is open, backgrounded, or your phone is locked. AI agent support • Auto-launch Claude, Gemini, Cursor, Codex, or your own tools on connect • Detects when agents need confirmation or input • Push notifications show the actual question being asked • Banners when you're in another session • Per-connection working directories Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Session status visible without unlocking • See "Working", "Waiting for input", or "Ready" at a glance • Tap to jump straight into the session Multiple sessions • Up to 10 sessions at once • Grid view with terminal previews • Sessions stay alive when you switch apps • Auto-reconnect on dropped connections • GNU Screen support Terminal • 256 colors, multiple themes • Extra keyboard row: Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrows • Voice input • Copy/paste Security • Keys in iOS Keychain with hardware encryption • Face ID / Touch ID to access keys • Ed25519, RSA, ECDSA generation • Keys stay on device • Secure password storage Connections • Unlimited saved profiles • Quick connect to recent servers • AWS EC2 metadata support • Custom startup commands • Background connection keeper No web views Native iOS. SwiftUI. Pure Swift SSH. Launches fast, stays responsive. --- Subscription Information AgentShell Pro (Yearly) is available as an auto-renewable subscription at $9.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. AgentShell Pro (Lifetime) is available as a one-time purchase at $24.99. Privacy Policy: https://agentshell.dev/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ---

About

Termova

This app provides a robust SSH client for managing remote servers and infrastructure. It features fast terminals, AI-assisted workflows for complex tasks, and secure file management. Designed for professionals managing cloud, VPS, or homelab environments, it streamlines remote operations.

Highlights
  • xterm-256color compatible Terminals
  • AI-assisted Agent Console
  • Multi-Terminal workflow
  • SFTP file browser
  • Secure host key verification
  • SSH config import
Features
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Termova is the mobile SSH client built for real infrastructure work. Connect to your servers in seconds, run commands in fast xterm-256color Terminals, and stay in flow across multiple sessions. When work gets complex, switch to Agent Console to collaborate with AI agents on the same remote environment, handle approvals, and track execution in a clean, structured timeline. Whether you manage cloud servers, VPS fleets, homelab nodes, or production systems, Termova keeps remote operations fast, secure, and organized. Core capabilities: - SSH client with xterm-256color compatible Terminals - Multi-Terminal workflow with quick session switching - Agent Console for AI-assisted tasks, approvals, and run visibility - Secure host key verification with known_hosts workflow - SFTP file browser with upload/download support - Local port forwarding for secure tunnels - Jump host (bastion) support for restricted networks - SSH config import and Ed25519 key generation - Command history search, reusable snippets, and command presets - iOS Keychain credential storage with Face ID / Touch ID protection - Notifications for command completion and disconnect events Why users choose Termova: - One app for SSH client access, Terminals, and Agent Console workflows - Faster troubleshooting with less context switching - Better control over long-running remote tasks and approvals - Production-grade security with biometric-protected credentials Free and Pro: Termova includes a free tier for core SSH workflows. Termova Pro unlocks advanced features and higher limits, including unlimited profiles/sessions, expanded SFTP transfer limits, Mosh support, and additional customization controls. If you need a serious mobile SSH client with modern Terminals and an Agent Console designed for daily operations, Termova is ready. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://termova.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

AgentShell4 screens
Termova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AgentShell at 5.0 against Termova's 4.0. Termova's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. AgentShell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Termova sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AgentShell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AgentShell versus Termova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAgentShellTermova
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVijay Budhramharim kang

Customer experience

AgentShell

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Termova

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AgentShell

Subscriptions1
  • AgentShell Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • AgentShell Life$24.99
3 purchases

Termova

Subscriptions2
  • Terminally Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Terminally Pro - Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Terminally Pro - Life-Time$149.99

Questions

Is AgentShell free?
AgentShell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Termova free?
Termova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AgentShell or Termova?
AgentShell is rated higher. AgentShell averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Termova averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AgentShell or Termova have ads?
Neither AgentShell nor Termova shows ads.

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