Comparison

Termova vs ssh Chat

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

Head to head
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

About

ssh Chat

This app provides a streamlined mobile interface for connecting to and managing SSH servers. It allows users to quickly run saved commands, inspect output, and manage server tasks directly from their iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Connect to Linux servers via SSH
  • Run commands in a chat-style interface
  • Use a default command catalog
  • Inspect command output and logs
  • Manage production tasks remotely
  • Quick commands above keyboard
Features
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`sshChat is a mobile SSH client built for fast operational work on iPhone. Instead of dropping you into a heavy terminal flow, sshChat is designed around the things you actually need on mobile: connect to servers quickly, run saved commands, inspect output, check logs, and jump back into recent sessions. Use sshChat to: connect to Linux servers over SSH run commands from a chat-style interface reuse a default command catalog for common tasks keep command history per session manage production tasks like Docker checks, log lookups, and service restarts work faster on small screens with quick commands above the keyboard Premium unlocks: Stream Mode for live command output command catalog management file open and upload actions more than 3 saved servers sshChat works especially well for: developers freelancers DevOps and SRE workflows founders managing their own infrastructure anyone who needs server access while away from a laptop Whether you are checking logs, restarting a service, or running a saved Docker command, sshChat helps you handle server work from your phone with less friction.` Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sshchat.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Termova4 screens
ssh Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ssh Chat at 5.0 against Termova's 4.0. Termova's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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. Termova sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ssh Chat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ssh Chat 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
Termova versus ssh Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermovassh Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerharim kangRoman Zoun

Customer experience

Termova

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

ssh Chat

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Termova

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

ssh Chat

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro subscription$9.99

Questions

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

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