Comparison

Shinobi Term vs SSH Term X

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

Head to head
About

Shinobi Term

Features
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The shortest path from iPhone to Claude Code. Shinobi Term is a free, open-source SSH terminal client for iOS. Connect to your Mac's tmux session with one tap and start working with Claude Code — from anywhere. Why Shinobi Term? - One-tap tmux attach: See your active tmux sessions and connect instantly - Built for Claude Code: Designed for developers who run Claude Code in tmux - CJK-first: Japanese, Chinese, and Korean characters render correctly - SSH key auth: Generate Ed25519 keys on-device, private keys stay in Keychain - Extended keyboard: Ctrl, Alt, Esc, Tab, arrow keys - Scroll mode: Browse tmux output history with swipe gestures - Free & open source: No ads, no tracking, no account required Recommended Setup iPhone + Tailscale + Shinobi Term → Mac's tmux → Claude Code Install Tailscale on both your Mac and iPhone for seamless SSH access from anywhere. Create a tmux session, start Claude Code, and attach from your iPhone with one tap. Privacy All credentials are stored in iOS Keychain. No data is sent to our servers. No analytics or tracking. Source code: https://github.com/ie3jp/shinobi-term

About

SSH Term X

Access and manage your servers remotely from your mobile device. This terminal client offers robust features like SFTP file browsing, in-app key generation, and background connection persistence.

Highlights
  • In-app SSH key generation
  • SFTP file browser
  • Background connection keep-alive
  • Auto-reconnect on network loss
  • Multi-tab sessions
  • Input assist toolbar
  • File preview with syntax highlighting
Features
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claude, codex, and omp keep running on your host after you close the app. No disconnects, even without Mosh. SSH Term is a terminal app for connecting to servers over SSH and driving AI coding agents from your iPhone and iPad. No subscription (one-time purchase). No account. No telemetry. KEEPS RUNNING AFTER YOU CLOSE THE APP - claude, codex, and omp started in a terminal on your PC keep running on the host after you close that terminal, so you can pick them up on your iPhone (prepare the host once in the app) - Agents on your hosts appear in the connection list with their state (Working / Waiting for input / Needs approval). Tap one to reply or approve in the chat view - When an agent needs approval, waits for input, or finishes a turn, get a push notification on your iPhone through the free ntfy app, even while SSH Term is closed NO DISCONNECTS, EVEN WITHOUT MOSH - Turn on "Keep the shell on the host" and the shell keeps running on the host. Switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data or locking the screen won't stop your work - On reconnect, the tab reattaches to the same shell and shows the output you missed - No tmux needed. On first connection the app installs a small helper, stagent, on the host (sha256 verified). Linux, macOS, and Windows hosts are supported TYPE IN YOUR OWN LANGUAGE - IME mode: compose Japanese, Korean, or Chinese text in the input box first, then send it to the terminal in one go FOR DEVELOPERS WORKING FROM THEIR PHONE - SFTP file manager: browse, upload, download, rename, and delete remote files, with syntax-highlighted code preview - Generate Ed25519 / RSA keys in the app and copy the public key with one tap - Connect to multiple servers at once in tabs - Input assist toolbar: Esc, Tab, Ctrl, arrow keys, F1–F12, plus your own custom keys and commands - GitHub: view Issues and Pull Requests for the repository the terminal is in - Host key fingerprint verification on first connection, with a warning if the key changes - Password, public key, and keyboard-interactive authentication PRIVACY AND SECURITY - No subscription, one-time purchase - No account, no analytics, no cloud sync - Passwords and keys stored encrypted on your device - Lock the app with a PIN, Face ID, or Touch ID

Screenshots

Shinobi Term4 screens
SSH Term X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shinobi Term at Free against SSH Term X's $4.99. SSH Term X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On 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

Shinobi Term is free to download; SSH Term X costs $4.99 up front. Shinobi Term sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SSH Term X asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Shinobi Term versus SSH Term X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShinobi TermSSH Term X
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#27 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYOU TANAKAHaga Kunihiko

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shinobi Term

One-time1
  • Buy me a beer$4.99
None

SSH Term X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shinobi Term free?
Shinobi Term is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSH Term X free?
SSH Term X costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shinobi Term or SSH Term X have ads?
Neither Shinobi Term nor SSH Term X shows ads.

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