GlassTerm vs Moshell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GlassTerm
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GlassTerm is a powerful SSH terminal client for iPhone and iPad. Securely connect to your Linux servers, VPS, Raspberry Pi, or any remote machine right from your pocket. Whether you’re a developer debugging in production, a sysadmin managing servers on the go, or a student learning the command line — GlassTerm gives you a fast, reliable terminal experience. Key features: • Secure SSH connections — password, private key, or Face ID authentication • Multiple terminal sessions — work on several servers at once • tmux support — persistent sessions that survive disconnects • SFTP file upload — send files to your server directly • Command snippets — save and reuse frequently used commands • SSH key management — generate keys with Secure Enclave protection • Port forwarding — local, remote, and dynamic (SOCKS proxy) • Beautiful themes — glass-inspired design, dark mode ready • Monospaced fonts — optimized for terminal readability • Export public keys — deploy keys to servers in one tap Built for developers, system administrators, DevOps engineers, and anyone who needs SSH access from a mobile device. No bloat, no accounts, no subscriptions — just a great terminal. One-time purchase unlocks all features forever.
Moshell
This app offers a fast, clean, and intuitive mobile terminal for secure SSH connections. It allows developers and power users to easily manage hosts and access remote servers on the go, providing a lightweight and distraction-free experience.
- Secure SSH connections
- Host management
- Private key authentication
- Clean terminal UI
- Dark mode optimized
- Designed for speed
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Moshell is a modern SSH terminal client designed for developers, engineers, and power users. Connect to remote servers securely with a fast, clean, and intuitive mobile terminal experience. Manage hosts easily, access your servers on the go, and work comfortably from anywhere. Features: • Secure SSH connections • Clean and minimal terminal UI • Host management • Private key authentication • Dark mode optimized • Designed for speed and simplicity Moshell focuses on providing a lightweight and distraction-free SSH experience for mobile devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moshell at none against GlassTerm's 1. Moshell also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). GlassTerm's advantage is device support. On price 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
Both are free to download. GlassTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Moshell asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GlassTerm | Moshell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kyrylo Holovchenko | Youngseung Ji |
In-app purchases
GlassTerm
- Full Access$9.99
Moshell
No in-app purchases









