Comparison

SSH Term X vs AnySSH

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

AnySSH

Features
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AnySSH is a free, open-source SSH client for iPhone and iPad, built for working on real remote machines. Connect to a host, open a real terminal, check git, browse files, and attach to tmux or herdr sessions from one native app. - Terminal: SwiftTerm engine, JetBrains Mono, touch gestures, hardware keyboard, accessory key bar, reconnect and session restore. - Git: status, commit history, and syntax-highlighted diffs, read straight from the host. - Files: a remote browser with viewers for source, JSON, Markdown, images, SVG, and video. - Sessions: tmux and herdr support, jump between sessions and panes, saved command snippets, job-finish notifications, and a lock-screen Live Activity. No backend, no account, no telemetry. Keys and passphrases live only in the iOS Keychain on your device. MIT-licensed and open source: www.getanyssh.com

Screenshots

SSH Term X4 screens
AnySSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AnySSH at Free against SSH Term X's $4.99. AnySSH also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). SSH Term X's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

AnySSH is free to download; SSH Term X costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH Term X ships an update weekly, AnySSH daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SSH Term X versus AnySSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH Term XAnySSH
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaga KunihikoJUAN PATRICIO MARROQUIN GAVELAN

In-app purchases

None

SSH Term X

No in-app purchases

None

AnySSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSH Term X free?
SSH Term X costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnySSH free?
AnySSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SSH Term X or AnySSH have ads?
Neither SSH Term X nor AnySSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSH Term X or AnySSH?
SSH Term X ships an update weekly, and AnySSH daily. Most recently, SSH Term X was updated on September 29, 2026 and AnySSH on September 20, 2026.

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