Comparison

Ash vs TermTek

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

Head to head
About

Ash

Features
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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. โŒ˜T / โŒ˜W / โŒ˜1-9 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.

About

TermTek

Features
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TermTek puts your SSH terminal within reach on iPhone and iPad. Connect to servers you control, keep your hosts organized, and return to your work when you need it. โ€ข Connect with a password or a supported SSH private key. โ€ข Review a server's host key before trusting it. Credentials and trusted host keys are stored in the iOS Keychain. โ€ข Keep multiple terminal tabs and reconnect to saved sessions. โ€ข Attach to tmux sessions running on your server to preserve remote work across disconnects. โ€ข Use mobile-friendly Esc, Tab, arrow keys, customizable quick keys, and a command composer. โ€ข Browse terminal scrollback in the same screen and copy selected text. โ€ข Import basic hosts from an SSH config file. โ€ข Choose English or Traditional Chinese through your device language settings. TermTek is an SSH client. It does not provide a server, a tmux installation, or an AI service. Remote work continues only when the server and any required remote session remain available.

Screenshots

Ash4 screens
TermTek3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TermTek at fortnightly against Ash's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ash ships an update every 3 months, TermTek fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Ash versus TermTek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAshTermTek
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem SharifullinYammii

In-app purchases

None

Ash

No in-app purchases

None

TermTek

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ash free?
Ash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TermTek free?
TermTek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ash or TermTek have ads?
Neither Ash nor TermTek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ash or TermTek?
Ash ships an update every 3 months, and TermTek fortnightly. Most recently, Ash was updated on October 28, 2026 and TermTek on November 6, 2026.

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