TermCOW vs SSH Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TermCOW
This app provides a stable SSH terminal experience for mobile devices, allowing users to connect to remote machines with features like pan and zoom for a desktop-class interface. It supports standard SSH protocols, SFTP, and secure credential storage.
- SSH with password and key authentication
- SFTP file transfer
- Encrypted credential vault
- Pan and zoom for stable terminal view
- Customizable multi-state shortcuts
- Port forwarding
- Jump host/bastion support
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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/
SSH Client
This app provides secure remote server management with SSH terminal access and SFTP file transfer capabilities. It allows users to manage multiple servers, store command snippets, and organize SSH keys for efficient workflow.
- SSH Terminal Access
- SFTP File Management
- SSH Key Manager
- Save Command Snippets
- Multiple Server Connections
- Secure Authentication
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SSH into Linux servers from iPhone or iPad. Connect with a password or SSH key, browse files over SFTP, and keep hosts in sync with iCloud. SSH Client – Terminal & SFTP is built for developers, sysadmins, and anyone who needs reliable remote access on the go. CONNECT IN SECONDS • Save hosts with an alias, hostname, port, and username • Sign in with a password or SSH key • Open a full SSH terminal session from your saved connections • Choose a colour theme (Midnight, Light, Matrix, Solarised) and font size SFTP FILE TRANSFER • Browse remote directories • Download files to your device • Upload from the Files app • Show or hide hidden files KEYS AND SECURITY • Generate ed25519, RSA, or ECDSA keys • Create Secure Enclave keys on device • Import existing private keys • Manage known hosts • Store passwords in the Keychain FASTER WORKFLOWS • Save and reuse command snippets • Keep connection history • Sync hosts and data with iCloud across your Apple devices WHO IT’S FOR • Linux, Ubuntu, and Unix servers • VPS and cloud hosts • Raspberry Pi and home labs • Day-to-day remote admin from iPhone or iPad Try it with one saved host. Upgrade to Pro when you need more servers. Pro is available as weekly, monthly, or yearly auto-renewing subscriptions, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app and on the App Store and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/de501fa3-782a-48dd-b33f-83d8bc220c5c Terms of Use: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/ec0062f6-bde6-4a8d-b665-9df7cf6f5d6e Support: help.app007@gmail.com Feel free to reach out with feedback or feature requests—we’re always improving the app.
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Verdict
TermCOW and SSH Client are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TermCOW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SSH Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TermCOW against 5.0 for SSH Client. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
TermCOW ships an update fortnightly, SSH Client monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TermCOW | SSH Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fynetiq LLC | HANSIFY TECHNOLOGIES |
Customer experience
TermCOW
SSH Client
In-app purchases
TermCOW
- TermCOW Pro Upgrade$9.99
SSH Client
- SSH Client: Weekly Plan3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- SSH Client: Lifetime Plan$6.99









