Ash vs Termz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Ash
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Native SSH client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open a shell, push files over SFTP, forward a port, monitor a server. Terminal โ multiple sessions, configurable shell, fonts, theme. Hold-and-drag cursor scrub, two-finger paste, pinch zoom. โT / โW / โ1-9 on iPad and Mac. SFTP โ browse, upload, download, edit text files inline. Save with sudo when needed. Drag-and-drop from Files or Finder. Server Dashboard โ live CPU, RAM, disk, latency. OS, kernel, uptime. Port Forwarding โ local (-L) and remote (-R) tunnels, multiple per host. SSH Keys โ generate Ed25519 or RSA on-device. Import from Files or clipboard. Stored in iOS Keychain. Face ID / Touch ID lock. Connections survive the lock screen. Keepalive defeats NAT timeouts. Auto-reconnect on Wi-Fi / cellular handoff. No telemetry. No analytics. No ads. Host configs sync only via your private iCloud, opt-in.
Termz
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Termz is a professional SSH client built for iOS. Manage your servers from anywhere with a full-featured terminal, SFTP file browser, and real-time performance monitoring. KEY FEATURES โข Multi-Session Tabs โ Connect to multiple servers simultaneously and switch between them instantly โข Full Terminal Emulation โ Complete ANSI/xterm support with customizable themes and font sizes โข Extended Keyboard โ Quick access to Ctrl combos (^C, ^D, ^Z), function keys (F1-F12), arrow keys, and navigation keys. Auto-detects vim/nano cursor mode โข SFTP File Manager โ Browse, edit, upload, and download files on your servers โข Real-Time Monitoring โ Live CPU, memory, disk usage, network throughput, and latency metrics โข Command Snippets โ Save and quickly execute frequently used commands โข SSH Key Manager โ Generate Ed25519/ECDSA keys or import existing ones โข Security First โ Credentials stored in iOS Keychain with optional Face ID / Touch ID lock โข Privacy by Design โ No analytics, no tracking, no data collection. All data stays on your device SUPPORTED AUTHENTICATION โข Password โข SSH Key (Ed25519, ECDSA) Termz is designed for developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers who need reliable SSH access on the go.
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Verdict
Ash and Termz are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Ash | Termz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artem Sharifullin | ๅนฟ้ซ ๆ |
In-app purchases
Ash
No in-app purchases
Termz
No in-app purchases









