Comparison

GlassTerm vs Moshell

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

Head to head
About

GlassTerm

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

GlassTerm2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GlassTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Moshell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
GlassTerm versus Moshell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassTermMoshell
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyrylo HolovchenkoYoungseung Ji

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GlassTerm

One-time1
  • Full Access$9.99
None

Moshell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlassTerm free?
GlassTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moshell free?
Moshell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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