Comparison

SSH Term X vs MT

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

Head to head
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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SSH into your server from your phone. No need to open your laptop. SSH Term is a terminal client designed for serious SSH work on mobile. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE SSH TERM ・Generate keys in-app and register them on your server instantly ・Browse and manage remote files with built-in SFTP support ・SSH connections stay alive in the background ・Auto-reconnect on network loss ・Connect to multiple servers with tabs THREE AUTH METHODS ・Password authentication ・Public key authentication (file-based or in-app generated) ・Keyboard-interactive authentication IN-APP KEY GENERATION — SET UP IN SECONDS Generate Ed25519 (recommended), RSA 2048, or RSA 4096 key pairs directly in the app. Copy the public key to clipboard with one tap and paste it into your server's authorized_keys. No PC needed — complete the entire public key auth setup from your phone. SFTP FILE BROWSER Browse files on your connected server without leaving the app. Navigate directories, inspect files, rename, and delete. Sort by name, size, or date. Toggle hidden files with one tap. FILE PREVIEW WITH SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING Preview 40+ languages — Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Rust, Dart, Shell, and more — with full syntax highlighting. Check code on your remote server on the spot and copy any section to clipboard. On tablets, a two-pane layout shows the file list and preview side by side. BACKGROUND KEEP-ALIVE SSH connections stay alive even when the app moves to the background. Long-running builds or deployments keep going while you switch to other apps. AUTO-RECONNECT Automatically reconnects on network loss (up to 3 attempts with exponential backoff). Handles Wi-Fi to mobile data transitions seamlessly while you're on the move. MULTI-TAB SESSIONS Manage multiple SSH connections in tabs. Connect to your dev server in one tab while monitoring production logs in another. INPUT ASSIST TOOLBAR One-tap special keys: Ctrl+C, Tab, Escape, arrow keys, F1–F12, Home/End/PageUp/PageDown. Full terminal control without a physical keyboard. BOOKMARKS Save frequently visited directories and files per host. Jump to your project root or log directory with a single tap. TEXT SELECTION & CLIPBOARD Drag to select, double-tap for word selection, long-press for range selection. Copy terminal output and share it easily. CONNECTION PROFILES Save server credentials and connect with a single tap. All credentials are encrypted and stored securely. 8 TERMINAL THEMES Dracula, Nord, Tokyo Night, Monokai, Solarized Dark, Gruvbox, Catppuccin Mocha, and One Dark. Pick one that suits your style or the moment. RICH FONT SELECTION 10 monospace fonts including Fira Code, JetBrains Mono, and Source Code Pro. Adjustable font size and line height. SECURITY ・Encrypted credential storage ・Secure SSH key management ・Protected sensitive data via secure storage SSH Term — serious SSH from your phone. A practical mobile SSH terminal for server administrators, developers, and infrastructure engineers.

About

MT

This app provides a mobile terminal experience for developers, integrating with AI coding agents to send push notifications for approvals. It offers robust SSH and Mosh connectivity, enhanced iPad functionality with keyboard support, and customizable themes for a personalized workflow.

Highlights
  • AI coding agent integration with push notifications
  • SSH and Mosh connectivity
  • External keyboard and trackpad support on iPad
  • Multi-pane tmux layouts
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Secure SSH key storage in iOS Keychain
Features
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Never miss a Claude Code prompt again. Ever stepped away from your Mac, checked your phone, and realized Claude Code had been waiting for you to approve a change for 20 minutes? That's the frustration MT fixes. MT - Mosh Terminal is the mobile companion for Claude Code, Codex, and AI coding agents. The moment your agent needs input, a push notification reaches your iPhone. Tap it — MT instantly resumes the exact tmux session over rock-solid Mosh. Not just SSH — a pro terminal for mobile developers. With an external keyboard, iPad becomes a Mac-level terminal experience. CLAUDE CODE INTEGRATION • System-level push notifications via Claude Code and Codex CLI hooks • Task completion and permission requests reach your iPhone and Apple Watch instantly • Tap a notification → MT auto-resumes the exact tmux session (host, user, and session name are matched automatically) • Paste two hook entries and you're done — no CLAUDE.md hacks • Self-hosted push relay supported — no vendor lock-in CONNECT ANYWHERE • SSH — Secure shell connections to any remote server • Mosh — Mobile-optimized sessions that survive network changes, Wi-Fi handoffs, and sleep/wake cycles. Your session stays alive, even on the subway • Automatic SSH fallback when Mosh UDP is blocked • Configurable connection timeout and quick-connect mode POWERFUL ON IPAD • Stage Manager multi-window support — resize and run multiple terminals side by side • External keyboard, mouse, and trackpad support • Multi-pane tmux layouts on the large screen KEYBOARD-FIRST DESIGN • Full keyboard-only operation with Magic Keyboard, split ergonomic boards, or custom ZMK builds • Software key bar auto-minimizes when an external keyboard is detected • Keyboard shortcuts: ⌘1-9 tab switch, ⌘N new connection, ⌘W close, ⌘D split pane • JIS keyboard auto-detection with ¥→\ conversion • Full CJK input: Japanese, Chinese, and Korean IME with inline pre-edit composition ONE-TAP TMUX • Split panes, switch windows, and manage sessions from the bottom action bar • No need to memorize prefix key combos — tmux power, mobile simplicity • Your server's tmux config (prefix key and key bindings) is automatically imported • 15+ built-in actions with customizable ordering and visibility FILE TRANSFER & COMMANDS • SFTP remote browser — walk directories and pick files, no hand-typed paths • SFTP upload and download using the connection profile you are already on • Command Library — save and search frequent commands, insert from the key bar • Custom key bar keys — assign any text or escape sequence you need BEAUTIFUL & CUSTOMIZABLE • Built-in themes: Dracula, Tokyo Night, Gruvbox, Catppuccin, Solarized, and more • Custom fonts: Built-in Menlo, JetBrains Mono. Import your own .ttf/.otf • Pinch-to-zoom font size adjustment SECURE BY DESIGN • SSH keys stored in iOS Keychain, protected by Secure Enclave • Face ID / Touch ID protection for SSH keys • Host key verification (TOFU) with fingerprint display • iCloud Sync with end-to-end encryption (optional, off by default) • No analytics, no tracking, no ads. All data stays on your device GPU-RENDERED • Metal-accelerated terminal rendering powered by Ghostty • Smooth scrolling at 60fps • Touch, trackpad, and mouse scroll support NETWORKING MT connects directly to your servers via SSH (TCP port 22) and Mosh (UDP ports 60000-61000). This app does NOT function as a VPN, proxy, or network tunnel. All connections are direct terminal sessions to servers you configure. Available in English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), and Korean. Requires iOS 18 or later. iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

SSH Term X4 screens
MT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MT at Free against SSH Term X's $4.99. MT also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 80%) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). SSH Term X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On update cadence, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SSH Term X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of SSH Term X's written reviews are positive against 90% of MT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH Term X ships an update weekly, MT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SSH Term X versus MT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH Term XMT
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaga KunihikoJaga Studio

Customer experience

SSH Term X

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

MT

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SSH Term X

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MT

One-time1
  • MT Pro$14.99

Questions

Is SSH Term X free?
SSH Term X costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MT free?
MT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SSH Term X or MT?
SSH Term X is rated higher. SSH Term X averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MT averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do SSH Term X or MT have ads?
Neither SSH Term X nor MT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSH Term X or MT?
SSH Term X ships an update weekly, and MT every 3 days. Most recently, SSH Term X was updated on September 29, 2026 and MT on September 23, 2026.

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