TermCOW vs Goroterm

TermCOW is an SSH terminal for developers, sysadmins, and anyone who wants to do their work anywhere. I originally built it so I could connect to my machine at home running AI coding agents in tmux from my phone. On a phone, it’s usually either tiny unreadable text to fit the whole terminal, or confusing text reflow, flashing, and wrapping when you zoom in. TermCOW uses pan and zoom instead of text reflow, so the terminal stays stable while you work. But if you like text reflow, TermCOW supports that too. All standard SSH features are free, including password/key auth, SFTP, and encrypted credential storage. Features • SSH with password and key auth • SFTP file transfer • Encrypted credential vault • Pan and zoom for a stable desktop-class terminal • Customizable multi-state shortcuts • Port forwarding • Jump host / bastion support • Back up settings to the TermCOW service • Premium jump host service for private IP access Clean, functional, minimal UI that stays out of your way while you do real work with a desktop-class terminal from your phone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Goroterm is a modern SSH terminal client built for developers and operators who need quick, reliable access to remote servers from their iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES • Multi-session tabs — connect to multiple servers or open several shells to the same host, switch between them instantly • tmux integration — list, attach, create, rename, and kill tmux sessions directly from the UI; seamless reattach on reconnect • SFTP file browser — browse remote directories, preview files, upload and download with background transfer • Voice input — dictate commands with on-device speech recognition • Clipboard image paste — drop images into terminal output on supported servers • Quick action bar — Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrow keys, PgUp/PgDn, and Ctrl+J always one tap away • Server monitor — at-a-glance CPU, memory, and disk usage for the connected host • Claude usage dashboard — track token usage if your server runs the Claude CLI • Secure credential storage — passwords and private keys encrypted on-device; never synced • Host key verification — full known_hosts workflow with change detection • Automatic reconnect — survives network changes, background/foreground transitions, and temporary disconnects • Dark theme by default, built to minimize eye strain during long sessions Goroterm is engineered to feel fast on mobile: no-jank scrolling, proper IME handling, and a quick action bar that keeps your thumbs on glass instead of hunting through sub-menus. Connections stay alive in the background so you can return to the same prompt you left. PRIVACY Your SSH credentials never leave your device. Goroterm does not collect analytics, tracking identifiers, or usage data. See the privacy policy for details. Requires an existing SSH server to connect to.