TerminalCat vs OrbitSSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side â with what reviewers say about each.
TerminalCat
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TerminalCat: Terminal in your pocket TerminalCat is a mobile SSH client for iPhone. Connect securely to remote servers and work from anywhere. [Key Features] ⸠SSH Connections Access remote servers over secure encrypted connections. Password authentication is supported. ⸠Multi-Host Support Connect to multiple servers simultaneously and switch between them instantly using tabs. ⸠Native tmux Integration Manage tmux sessions and windows as tabs. TerminalCat supports ANSI colors and persistent sessions, allowing you to continue working after reconnecting. ⸠SFTP File Browser Browse directories and download files from remote servers. ⸠File Upload Upload files directly to your server from the camera, photo library, or Files app. ⸠Mobile-Optimized Keyboard Use dedicated Ctrl, Alt, Tab, Escape, and arrow keys for efficient terminal operation. ⸠Dark Theme A dark interface designed for comfortable terminal work. ⸠Languages Available in English and Japanese. The language can follow your device settings or be selected manually. [Account] Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. You can also start as a guest and link your account later from Settings. [Subscription] TerminalCat Premium unlocks all features. ⸠Monthly and annual auto-renewable plans ⸠A free trial may be available to eligible users ⸠Cancel anytime Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://terminalcat.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://terminalcat.com/privacy-policy Support: https://terminalcat.com/support
OrbitSSH
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OrbitSSH is a modern SSH and SFTP client for iPhone and iPad. Connect directly to the servers you manage and work from a focused mobile terminal. TERMINAL WORKFLOW ⢠Open SSH sessions in tabs or Split View ⢠Use tmux sessions and terminal tools built for touch ⢠Save server groups, startup directories, commands, and snippets FILES AND SERVER INSIGHT ⢠Browse and manage remote files over SFTP ⢠Monitor server metrics and view containers ⢠Keep several servers organized in one place PRIVATE BY DESIGN ⢠Connections go directly from your device to your servers ⢠Passwords and private keys stay in the iOS Keychain ⢠Host-key changes are detected and shown to you ⢠Optional Face ID app lock protects saved servers ⢠Voice input and smart formatting use on-device Apple features OrbitSSH has no account, no ads, and no tracking. Use it with your compatible SSH servers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TerminalCat at none against OrbitSSH's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. OrbitSSH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per year. TerminalCat asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TerminalCat | OrbitSSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | â |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No â better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad â better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 â better | 18.6 |
| Further details â not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsuyoshi Yonemoto | Daniel Dobrowolski |
In-app purchases
TerminalCat
No in-app purchases
OrbitSSH
- OrbitSSH Pro Annual14 Days trial$99.991 Year
- OrbitSSH Pro Lifetime$499.99








