Comparison

SaiTerm vs YuzuSSH

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

Head to head
About

SaiTerm

Features
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SaiTerm brings a full-featured SSH terminal experience to iPhone and iPad. **Easy Connection** Enter a hostname, port, and username to connect to your server instantly. Supports password and public key authentication (Ed25519 / ECDSA). Generate or import SSH keys directly in the app. Passwords and private keys are stored securely in the Keychain. **Multi-hop SSH (Jump Hosts)** Connect through bastion servers with multi-hop SSH. Access internal servers and private networks without a VPN. **Port Forwarding** Access services on remote servers from your device with local port forwarding. Configure multiple port forwards per host and start them automatically on connection. Open forwarded web services directly in your browser. **Multiple Sessions** Connect multiple sessions to the same host simultaneously and switch between them with tabs. Sessions are maintained even in the background. **Terminal Customization** Choose from 8 themes including Dark, Light, Solarized, Dracula, Nord, Monokai, and Tokyo Night. Adjust the font size to your preference. **Connection Stability** Auto-reconnect on unexpected disconnections, automatic recovery from WebView crashes, and connection buffer preservation for a reliable experience. **Startup Commands** Set commands to run automatically after login for each host. No need to manually type shell initialization or aliases every time. **Hardware Keyboard Support** Full support for external keyboards on iPad. An accessory bar with Escape, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, and arrow keys is also available for comfortable use with the on-screen keyboard. **Pro Subscription** Jump host connections, premium themes (Solarized, Dracula, Nord, Monokai, Tokyo Night), and startup commands are available with the Pro plan. Please review our privacy policy and term of use: Privacy Policy: https://saiterm.isidesystem.net/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

YuzuSSH

Features
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YuzuSSH is a fast, actively maintained SSH client for all your devices. Built for developers and sysadmins who need a reliable terminal in their pocket. CONNECTIONS • Unlimited saved and recent connections • Password and SSH private key authentication • Named key vault — import via paste or Files picker • Host key verification (trust-on-first-use) with fingerprint display • Per-connection font size and settings TERMINAL • Full xterm-256color terminal emulator • Extra key row: ESC, TAB, CTRL, ALT, arrows, |, ~, and paste • Sticky modifier keys for CTRL and ALT • Long-press to copy, paste button for quick access • Font size controls (A- / A+) while connected RELIABILITY • Configurable keep-alive to prevent idle disconnects • Connection timeout handling with clear error messages DESIGN • Clean layout with distinctive yuzu amber-gold theme • Platform-native experience • Light, dark, and system theme modes YuzuSSH is actively developed - feedback and feature requests welcome.

Screenshots

SaiTerm3 screens
YuzuSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YuzuSSH at none against SaiTerm's 2. YuzuSSH also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. SaiTerm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. YuzuSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SaiTerm versus YuzuSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaiTermYuzuSSH
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeriside systemALASTAIR ROSS MCFARLANE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SaiTerm

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

YuzuSSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SaiTerm free?
SaiTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YuzuSSH free?
YuzuSSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SaiTerm or YuzuSSH have ads?
Neither SaiTerm nor YuzuSSH shows ads.

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