Comparison

MT vs Ping Tool

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

Head to head
About

MT

This app provides a mobile terminal experience for developers, integrating with AI coding agents to send push notifications for approvals. It offers robust SSH and Mosh connectivity, enhanced iPad functionality with keyboard support, and customizable themes for a personalized workflow.

Highlights
  • AI coding agent integration with push notifications
  • SSH and Mosh connectivity
  • External keyboard and trackpad support on iPad
  • Multi-pane tmux layouts
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Secure SSH key storage in iOS Keychain
Features
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Never miss a Claude Code prompt again. Ever stepped away from your Mac, checked your phone, and realized Claude Code had been waiting for you to approve a change for 20 minutes? That's the frustration MT fixes. MT - Mosh Terminal is the mobile companion for Claude Code, Codex, and AI coding agents. The moment your agent needs input, a push notification reaches your iPhone. Tap it — MT instantly resumes the exact tmux session over rock-solid Mosh. Not just SSH — a pro terminal for mobile developers. With an external keyboard, iPad becomes a Mac-level terminal experience. CLAUDE CODE INTEGRATION • System-level push notifications via Claude Code and Codex CLI hooks • Task completion and permission requests reach your iPhone and Apple Watch instantly • Tap a notification → MT auto-resumes the exact tmux session (host, user, and session name are matched automatically) • Paste two hook entries and you're done — no CLAUDE.md hacks • Self-hosted push relay supported — no vendor lock-in CONNECT ANYWHERE • SSH — Secure shell connections to any remote server • Mosh — Mobile-optimized sessions that survive network changes, Wi-Fi handoffs, and sleep/wake cycles. Your session stays alive, even on the subway • Automatic SSH fallback when Mosh UDP is blocked • Configurable connection timeout and quick-connect mode POWERFUL ON IPAD • Stage Manager multi-window support — resize and run multiple terminals side by side • External keyboard, mouse, and trackpad support • Multi-pane tmux layouts on the large screen KEYBOARD-FIRST DESIGN • Full keyboard-only operation with Magic Keyboard, split ergonomic boards, or custom ZMK builds • Software key bar auto-minimizes when an external keyboard is detected • Keyboard shortcuts: ⌘1-9 tab switch, ⌘N new connection, ⌘W close, ⌘D split pane • JIS keyboard auto-detection with ¥→\ conversion • Full CJK input: Japanese, Chinese, and Korean IME with inline pre-edit composition ONE-TAP TMUX • Split panes, switch windows, and manage sessions from the bottom action bar • No need to memorize prefix key combos — tmux power, mobile simplicity • Your server's tmux config (prefix key and key bindings) is automatically imported • 15+ built-in actions with customizable ordering and visibility FILE TRANSFER & COMMANDS • SFTP remote browser — walk directories and pick files, no hand-typed paths • SFTP upload and download using the connection profile you are already on • Command Library — save and search frequent commands, insert from the key bar • Custom key bar keys — assign any text or escape sequence you need BEAUTIFUL & CUSTOMIZABLE • Built-in themes: Dracula, Tokyo Night, Gruvbox, Catppuccin, Solarized, and more • Custom fonts: Built-in Menlo, JetBrains Mono. Import your own .ttf/.otf • Pinch-to-zoom font size adjustment SECURE BY DESIGN • SSH keys stored in iOS Keychain, protected by Secure Enclave • Face ID / Touch ID protection for SSH keys • Host key verification (TOFU) with fingerprint display • iCloud Sync with end-to-end encryption (optional, off by default) • No analytics, no tracking, no ads. All data stays on your device GPU-RENDERED • Metal-accelerated terminal rendering powered by Ghostty • Smooth scrolling at 60fps • Touch, trackpad, and mouse scroll support NETWORKING MT connects directly to your servers via SSH (TCP port 22) and Mosh (UDP ports 60000-61000). This app does NOT function as a VPN, proxy, or network tunnel. All connections are direct terminal sessions to servers you configure. Available in English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), and Korean. Requires iOS 18 or later. iPhone and iPad.

About

Ping Tool

Features
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Ping puts an essential network testing tool right in your pocket. Ping any host, measure network latency, and view your local IP information—ideal for developers, admins, and anyone debugging or checking network connectivity. ► Ping Tool • Ping any host (domain or IP address) to check reachability and latency. • Set the number of pings (1–100) and view real-time results in a clear, scrollable log. • See round-trip times and easily stop an ongoing ping anytime. ► Network Info • Instantly view your device's local connection details. • See your current Local IP address and Subnet Mask. • Quickly refresh your current network information before running tests. ► General • Dark and light theme. • Portrait-oriented layout for one-handed use. • No account required. Free to use, with ads to support development. Built for quick network debugging, latency testing, and connectivity checks—handy for home labs, offices, and developers.

Screenshots

MT4 screens
Ping Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ping Tool at none against MT's 1. Ping Tool also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). MT's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ping Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MT versus Ping Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTPing Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaga StudioChun Yu Leung

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MT

One-time1
  • MT Pro$14.99
None

Ping Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MT free?
MT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ping Tool free?
Ping Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MT or Ping Tool have ads?
Ping Tool shows ads; MT does not.

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