Shinobi Term vs SuperSSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Shinobi Term
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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 β 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 β Mac's tmux β 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
SuperSSH
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SuperSSH is a native SSH terminal client built for iPhone, iPad, and Macβfast, secure, and committed to zero data collection. Key Features: β’ Multi-Tab Sessions β Connect to multiple servers at the same time, or open multiple tabs for parallel work on the same host β’ Full Terminal Experience β 256-color support, scrollback history, copy, and paste β’ Host Key Verification β Confirm the server fingerprint on first connection; immediately blocks connections if the host key changes to help prevent man-in-the-middle attacks β’ Automatic Reconnection β Automatically restores your session after network changes or signal interruptions, with manual reconnection also available β’ Password and Private Key Authentication β Supports OpenSSH-format private keys, including Ed25519 and RSA β’ Biometric App Lock β Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID, with credentials securely stored in the system Keychain β’ iOS Accessory Key Row β Quick access to Esc, Ctrl, Tab, arrow keys, Home/End, Page Up/Down, and commonly used symbols β’ Privacy First β No analytics, no ads, and no account required. Your data stays entirely on your device Whether you are a developer, systems administrator, or Raspberry Pi enthusiast, SuperSSH lets you securely connect to your servers anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SuperSSH at none against Shinobi Term's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Shinobi Term sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SuperSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Shinobi Term | SuperSSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YOU TANAKA | θδΈ ζ¨ |
In-app purchases
Shinobi Term
- Buy me a beer$4.99
SuperSSH
No in-app purchases









