TermCOW vs SSH, FTP
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, FTP
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Take your server management on the go. Termina is a modern, fast, and highly secure SSH client and terminal emulator designed for both mobile phones and tablets. Whether you are a system administrator, developer, or network engineer, Termina provides a desktop-grade terminal experience right in the palm of your hand. Manage your remote servers, run scripts, and monitor logs seamlessly with our intuitive interface and robust feature set. Key Features: • Desktop-Grade Terminal: Powered by a fully compatible xterm engine, ensuring seamless support for complex command-line applications like vim, nano, htop, and tmux. • Multi-Session Management: Run and switch between multiple SSH sessions simultaneously without losing your workflow. Perfect for multitasking across different servers. • Top-Tier Security: Your data is safe. Host credentials and passwords are encrypted and stored safely using your device’s native hardware-backed secure storage. • SSH Key Authentication: Import and manage your private keys (RSA, Ed25519, ECDSA) easily. No need to type passwords every time. • Tablet Optimized: Designed to take full advantage of larger screens. Enjoy a split-screen or expanded view for maximum productivity on your tablet. • Modern & Clean UI: A distraction-free, customizable interface with carefully crafted typography and smooth animations. • Quick Actions & Snippets: [If applicable: Save your frequently used commands and execute them with a single tap.] Privacy & Security First Termina never tracks your keystrokes or sends your server data to third parties. All SSH connections are established directly from your device to your server. Termina Pro (In-App Purchases): Unlock the full potential of Termina with our Pro version! *(Modify these based on your actual IAP features)* - Unlimited saved hosts and key pairs - Advanced terminal customization (themes, fonts, colors) - Background session keeping Experience the most elegant and reliable way to manage your servers. Download Termina today and stay connected to your infrastructure wherever you go!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SSH, FTP at none against TermCOW's 1. TermCOW's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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. SSH, FTP asks for nothing beyond the download.
TermCOW ships an update fortnightly, SSH, FTP monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TermCOW | SSH, FTP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fynetiq LLC | Chang Joo Park |
In-app purchases
TermCOW
- TermCOW Pro Upgrade$9.99
SSH, FTP
No in-app purchases









