Comparison

Mosh Terminal vs Nodeterm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Nodeterm

Access your servers and persistent terminal sessions from your mobile device. Seamlessly connect via SSH or QR code pairing, and pick up your work exactly where you left off across different devices. Offers advanced features for Pro users, including voice dictation and file uploads.

Highlights
  • SSH and tmux support
  • QR code server pairing
  • Persistent session management
  • Hardware keyboard support
  • Voice dictation (Pro)
  • File and photo upload (Pro)
Features
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nodeterm puts your terminals in your pocket. Connect to any server over SSH, or pair your Mac in seconds with a QR code and reach it from anywhere. Your tmux sessions stay exactly where you left them โ€” attach, detach, and pick up long-running work across devices. Built as the mobile companion to nodeterm on the desktop, it keeps you close to your workflow when you step away from your machine. FEATURES โ€ข SSH & tmux โ€” attach to persistent sessions; nothing is lost when you disconnect โ€ข Pair your desktop with a QR code โ€” no port forwarding, no VPN โ€ข Live agent status โ€” see when Claude, Codex or Gemini are working or need you โ€ข A real terminal โ€” hardware-keyboard support, gestures, and a fast native renderer โ€ข Projects & sessions โ€” jump straight back into what you were doing โ€ข Voice dictation โ€” speak prompts into your terminal (Pro) โ€ข File & photo upload โ€” send files straight to your server (Pro) โ€ข Custom themes โ€” make it yours (Pro) FREE & PRO Start free with 5 connections a month โ€” reconnecting to the same server on the same day is always free. Go Pro for unlimited connections, remote relay access from anywhere, voice dictation, file upload and custom themes. SUBSCRIPTIONS nodeterm Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription: โ€ข Pro Monthly โ€” $9.99 per month โ€ข Pro Yearly โ€” $79.99 per year A one-time Pro Lifetime purchase is also available. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://nodeterm.dev/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Your terminal, everywhere.

Screenshots

Mosh Terminal4 screens
Nodeterm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mosh Terminal at none against Nodeterm's 3. Nodeterm's advantage is chart position (#65 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Nodeterm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Mosh Terminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 7 level
Mosh Terminal versus Nodeterm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMosh TerminalNodeterm
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Monetizationโ€”Freemium
Best chart rankโ€”#65 โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAZHENG ZHANGEnes Kirca

In-app purchases

None

Mosh Terminal

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Nodeterm

Subscriptions2
  • nodeterm Pro โ€” Monthly$9.991 Month
  • nodeterm Pro โ€” Yearly$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • nodeterm Pro โ€” Lifetime$299.00

Questions

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

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