Comparison

ShellAccess vs Termz

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

Head to head
About

ShellAccess

Features
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Connect to your Linux, macOS, and Unix servers directly from your iPhone or iPad. ShellAccess is a native SSH client built for professionals who need reliable remote server access on the go. Full Terminal Emulation A complete terminal experience with support for interactive applications, color output, and customizable themes. Choose from Pro Dark, Dracula, Nord, Monokai, Solarized, Gruvbox, and more. Adjust font size and family to suit your workflow. Secure Authentication Connect using password or SSH key authentication. Generate Ed25519 and RSA keys directly in the app, or import your existing keys. Passwords can be saved securely with Face ID or Touch ID protection using the iOS Keychain. Host Key Verification ShellAccess verifies server identity on every connection, just like OpenSSH. Unknown hosts prompt for confirmation, and changed host keys trigger clear warnings to protect against man-in-the-middle attacks. Manage your known hosts list from Settings. SFTP File Browser Browse, download, and manage files on your remote servers without leaving the app. Access the built-in SFTP browser from the terminal toolbar with a single tap. Multi-Session Support Work across multiple servers simultaneously. Each connection runs in its own tab with independent terminal state. Switch between sessions instantly. Server Management Save your frequently used servers with host, port, username, and preferred authentication method. Organize servers into folders. Quick Connect lets you jump into a one-off session without saving anything. Port Forwarding Set up local and remote port forwarding tunnels to securely access services behind firewalls. Terminal Toolbar A purpose-built accessory bar gives you quick access to Escape, Tab, Ctrl, arrow keys, and common shortcuts like Ctrl+C, Ctrl+D, and Ctrl+Z — keys that are difficult to type on a touchscreen keyboard. Built for iOS Native SwiftUI interface. Designed to work with the iOS keyboard, multitasking, and system security features. No web views, no Electron — a real native app.

About

Termz

Features
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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 • Multi-Session Tabs — Connect to multiple servers simultaneously and switch between them instantly • Full Terminal Emulation — Complete ANSI/xterm support with customizable themes and font sizes • Extended Keyboard — Quick access to Ctrl combos (^C, ^D, ^Z), function keys (F1-F12), arrow keys, and navigation keys. Auto-detects vim/nano cursor mode • SFTP File Manager — Browse, edit, upload, and download files on your servers • Real-Time Monitoring — Live CPU, memory, disk usage, network throughput, and latency metrics • Command Snippets — Save and quickly execute frequently used commands • SSH Key Manager — Generate Ed25519/ECDSA keys or import existing ones • Security First — Credentials stored in iOS Keychain with optional Face ID / Touch ID lock • Privacy by Design — No analytics, no tracking, no data collection. All data stays on your device SUPPORTED AUTHENTICATION • Password • SSH Key (Ed25519, ECDSA) Termz is designed for developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers who need reliable SSH access on the go.

Screenshots

ShellAccess3 screens
Termz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Termz at 17.0 against ShellAccess's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
ShellAccess versus Termz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellAccessTermz
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKTMLABS LLC广鑫 Ꝏ

In-app purchases

None

ShellAccess

No in-app purchases

None

Termz

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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