TerminalCat vs Paneshell

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

Paneshell is an SSH terminal (SSH client) for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your Mac or Linux server over SSH and work inside tmux sessions. It is designed for driving terminal-based AI coding agents such as Claude Code and Codex while you're away from your desk. You can also see and control your Mac's screen: a remote desktop over VNC Screen Sharing. ■ Built around tmux ・Automatically attaches to your chosen tmux session when you connect, creating it and running a startup command if needed ・Pick a session from the home screen, and end sessions you no longer need with a long press ・Switch windows with tabs, and split panes or change layouts from the menu ・Resize split panes with arrows while looking at a layout diagram (with 1/3, 1/2, and 2/3 buttons) ・Scroll back through tmux history with a swipe or page buttons, then tap or type to return ・Reconnects automatically when you return to the app ・Reads your prefix key (such as Ctrl-A) from the server's settings ■ Made for AI agents ・Extra key bar with esc, tab, ctrl, shift, alt, arrow keys, Enter, and delete. Reorder keys and choose which side the arrows go on ・An fn key for F1–F12, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, and more ・Save prompts and commands as snippets and send them with one tap, or review and edit them in an input field before sending ・Sends long text with bracketed paste, so it arrives intact ・ctrl → Enter sends a waiting message in Claude Code right away ("send now") ・Send photos and screenshots to the server to show them to your AI agent ・Send files from Files to the server and insert their paths into the terminal (up to 50 MB) ・Open images made by AI agents straight from the paths shown on screen ・See usage percentages and reset times for Claude Code and Codex used in this session ■ Control your Mac's screen (remote desktop over VNC; Pro, 3 free trial uses) ・See and control your Mac's screen through its built-in Screen Sharing over an SSH tunnel (no relay servers) ・Tap to click, pinch to zoom, scroll with two fingers, or switch to Trackpad mode ・Type in English or Japanese, and favor image quality or speed ・Works with iPad trackpads and hardware keyboards ・Needs Screen Sharing and a VNC password on your Mac ■ Text editing that feels like iPhone ・Tap in the input line to move the cursor, or long press to place it with a magnifier and paste ・Long press or double-tap to select text, adjust it with the handles, and copy ・The keyboard appears only when you want it ■ Authentication ・Public key authentication (ED25519 / ECDSA P-256, Secure Enclave support, key import) ・Password authentication (choose whether to save it) ・Tailscale SSH (including browser check-in) ・Private keys and passwords are stored in the Keychain and can be protected with Face ID. You can also lock the whole app with Face ID ■ Easy to read ・Full support for Japanese text ・Showing the keyboard doesn't change the terminal size, so tmux and apps don't break ・Automatically fixes text colors too close to the background ・Pinch with two fingers to change the font size ・Choose themes (Dark, Light, Solarized, Hacker, plus the retro Classic, Classic Color and Classic Dark with Pro), cursor shape, and layout in Settings ・Works on the larger iPad screen and in landscape ・Japanese and English (switch in Settings) ■ Pricing ・Free: one host, plus 3 trial uses each of image sending and Mac screen control. Every other feature is included ・Paneshell Pro (one-time in-app purchase): add as many hosts as you like, control your Mac's screen and send images as often as you like (the free version includes 3 trial uses of each), and use the Classic themes. No subscription ■ Privacy Your hosts, keys, and terminal contents are never sent to the developer or any third party. * Paneshell is an SSH client. You need an SSH server to connect to (such as Remote Login on a Mac, or a Linux server). * Claude Code, Codex, and Tailscale are products of their respective companies and are not affiliated with this app.