Comparison

Mosh Terminal vs JTerm

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

Head to head
About

Mosh Terminal

Features
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Open source mosh client for iOS. Connect to any remote device from your iPhone or iPad! Mosh makes the typing feel frictionless, especially for poor network conditions. Great for sys admins, vibe coders, openclaw operators, and more! Want a feature added? Consider opening an issue or a pull request! https://github.com/Git-on-my-level/ios-mosh-terminal Privacy Policy: https://github.com/Git-on-my-level/ios-mosh-terminal/blob/main/docs/PRIVACY_AND_EXPORT_COMPLIANCE.md

About

JTerm

A native SSH client and terminal emulator for iOS devices. It allows secure connections, file management via SFTP, and supports multiple live sessions with an AI assistant for terminal workflows. Offers custom keyboard rows and hardware keyboard support.

Highlights
  • Secure SSH connections
  • SFTP file explorer
  • Multiple live sessions
  • AI Assistant
  • Custom keyboard row
  • Hardware keyboard support
Features
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JTerm is a fast, native SSH client and xterm-compatible terminal for iPhone and iPad. Connect securely, manage remote files with SFTP, and keep essential server workflows close at hand. FEATURES • Secure SSH connections with ordered multi-hop jump hosts • Saved hosts with sortable groups and credentials protected by the iOS Keychain • Reusable SSH keys shared across hosts • SFTP file explorer with uploads, downloads, favorite folders, sharing, and inline text editing • Multiple live sessions — keep several connections open and switch instantly • Automatic reconnection with backoff when your network drops or changes • Saved commands for frequently used terminal workflows • AI Assistant that can work with active terminal sessions using built-in AI or your own provider • Custom keyboard row with Esc, Ctrl, Alt, arrows, Tab, pipe, and more • Hardware-keyboard support on iPad with Command shortcuts • iPad split view with hosts and sessions beside the terminal • Pinch to zoom the terminal font • iCloud sync for hosts, keys, and settings across your devices Your secrets stay on-device: passwords, private keys, and AI API keys are protected by the iOS Keychain and sync only through iCloud Keychain. Built-in AI requires Sign in with Apple and cloud-processing consent. Permanent AI credits do not expire. One-time AI plans last 31 days. Independent monthly AI credit packs renew automatically; different amounts can be subscribed to together and are billed separately. Unused monthly allowance expires at the end of each billing period. These purchases are separate from JTerm Pro. Find balances and purchases in Settings > Buy AI Credits, configure AI in Settings > AI Information, and manage or delete your account in Settings > Account. Privacy Policy: https://jterm.jimeji.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mosh Terminal4 screens
JTerm3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mosh Terminal at none against JTerm's 1. Mosh Terminal also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. JTerm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Mosh Terminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Mosh Terminal versus JTerm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMosh TerminalJTerm
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAZHENG ZHANGHangzhou Blade Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Mosh Terminal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

JTerm

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year Pro$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Mosh Terminal free?
Mosh Terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JTerm free?
JTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mosh Terminal or JTerm have ads?
Neither Mosh Terminal nor JTerm shows ads.

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